Category Archives: Sports
Toronto Argonauts slotback Andre Durie hints at retirement in tweet
TORONTO - It seems Andre Durie is calling it a career. The Argonauts veteran slotback all but said he was done playing in a tweet addressed to Toronto fans Wednesday night. Durie became a CFL free age...
Feb 15, 2017
Ducks' Vermette facing lengthy ban for slashing linesman
Anaheim Ducks centre Antoine Vermette is facing the likely prospect of a 10-game suspension from the NHL for slashing a linesman. Vermette slapped his stick against the back of linesman Shandor Alphon...
Feb 15, 2017
Lowry scores 21 points to lift Raptors to 90-85 win over Charlotte
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors didn’t have the help of newcomer Serge Ibaka on Wednesday night. Turned out, they didn’t need him. Instead, an unlikely lineup of three point guards - Kyle Lo...
Feb 15, 2017
FC Edmonton of NASL signs former Toronto FC goalkeeper Chris Konopka
EDMONTON - Former Toronto FC goalkeeper Chris Konopka has joined FC Edmonton of the North American Soccer League. The 31-year-old New Jersey native spent time with Philadelphia, the New York Red Bulls...
Feb 15, 2017
Bouchard follows through on Super Bowl bet, goes on date with Patriots fan
NEW YORK - Eugenie Bouchard is not one to welch on a bet. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., went on a date with New England Patriots fan John Goehrke on Wednesday night after the two agreed to a bet ove...
Feb 15, 2017
Blue Jays reliever Howell looking forward to "rowdy" Rogers Centre crowd
DUNEDIN, Fla. - J.P. Howell is looking forward to sitting in the home bullpen at Rogers Centre for a change. The new Blue Jays left-hander, who spent six seasons playing for the division rival Tampa B...
Feb 15, 2017
Veteran receiver/returner Chad Owens signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Flyin’ Hawaiian is heading to Riderville. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American receiver/returner Chad Owens to a two-year contract Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency. It...
Feb 15, 2017
Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist suspended six games for high-sticking
NEW YORK - Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist has been suspended for six games for high-sticking Minnesota Wild defenceman Jared Spurgeon during a game last weekend. The incident occurred at 14:...
Feb 15, 2017
New Raptor Serge Ibaka says he's excited to play "for something again"
TORONTO - Serge Ibaka flashed a wide smile, and said he is excited to play for a winner again. The Toronto Raptors hope the newcomer can help turn them back into one. Ibaka, who was acquired in Tuesda...
Feb 15, 2017
Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian defensive tackle Jeff Finley to two-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed Canadian defensive tackle Jeff Finley to a two-year contract Wednesday. The six-foot-three, 260-pound native of St. Catharines, Ont., spent three seasons with th...
Feb 15, 2017
