Category Archives: Sports
Fleming impresses in Canada's 3-1 win over Costa Rica in international friendly
WINNIPEG - Jessie Fleming’s scoring touch is so impressive that it can turn John Herdman, the head coach of Canada’s women’s national team, into just another fan in the crowd. Flemin...
Jun 08, 2017
Argos return two interceptions for TDs in exhibition victory over Alouettes
TORONTO - Awkasi Owusu-Ansah and the Toronto Argonauts defence set the tone early. Owusu-Ansah and Aaron Berry returned first-half interceptions for touchdowns to lead Toronto past the Montreal Alouet...
Jun 08, 2017
Moronchuk leads Canada past Italy 66-35 at under-23 men's wheelchair worlds
TORONTO - Ben Moronchuk scored 36 points with five rebounds and three assists as Canada downed Italy 66-35 on Thursday at the under-23 men’s world wheelchair basketball championship. Liam Hickey...
Jun 08, 2017
Altidore starts at forward with Dempsey for US vs. Trinidad
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Jozy Altidore was paired with Clint Dempsey at forward as the American resumed World Cup qualifying on Thursday night against Trinidad and Tobago. Altidore replaced Bobby Wood, ...
Jun 08, 2017
Former Alouette Bear Woods feeling right at home with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - It hasn’t taken Bear Woods long to feel at home with the Toronto Argonauts. Woods joined his new team Thursday and immediately felt at ease given the Argos boast several former Montrea...
Jun 08, 2017
Holy Helena the early favourite heading into Sunday's Woodbine Oaks
TORONTO - Holy Helena heads the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on Sunday, the 62nd edition of the race at Woodbine Racetrack. The winner of the filly classic, which attracted 12 Canadian-foaled three-year-old...
Jun 08, 2017
O'Leary, Coe to make rugby test debuts for Canada against Georgia in Calgary
Shane O’Leary and Andrew Coe will make their test debuts Saturday when Canada hosts Georgia in Calgary to kick off its June rugby international series. Both will start in the backline with OR...
Jun 08, 2017
Alonso may quit if F1 adds races; Hamilton calls Canadian GP "exceptional"
MONTREAL - Veteran driver Fernando Alonso will quit Formula One racing if the world’s top series opts to expand to 25 races per year. The two-time F1 champion from Spain said Thursday he is busy...
Jun 08, 2017
F1 rookie Stroll looks to feed off hometown fans at Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Formula One veteran Sergio Perez says local favourite Lance Stroll can expect a unforgettable weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Stroll, who watched the Canadian Grand Prix from the gran...
Jun 08, 2017
De Grasse dominates 200, Merritt 1st DL win since kidney op
ROME - Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse blew past the field to post a dominating win in the 200 metres Thursday at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea meet. At 20.01 seconds, De Grasse established a person...
Jun 08, 2017
