Category Archives: Sports
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
Jets will be dealing with distractions on critical four-game road trip
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets will be dealing with distractions as they embark on a four-game road trip that has the potential to make or break their season. Winnipeg halted a four-game losing skid wit...
Feb 15, 2017
Calgary Stampeders sign Canadian-born linebacker Beau Landry to deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed free-agent Canadian linebacker Beau Landry on Wednesday. Landry joins the Stampeders after three seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The 2014 first-round pick...
Feb 15, 2017
Senators owner Melnyk cautiously optimistic about his team's chances
OTTAWA - It’s no surprise that following a life-saving liver transplant Eugene Melnyk has a greater appreciation for life. The Ottawa Senators owner is grateful for his second chance and plans t...
Feb 15, 2017
No longer fighting for starting spot, Sanchez ready to lead Blue Jays rotation
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Aaron Sanchez came into spring training this year with a different mentality than in the past. For the first time in his major-league career, the 24-year-old right-hander doesn’t...
Feb 15, 2017
Kansas State president asks fans to stop vulgar chants
MANHATTAN, Kan. - The president of Kansas State has asked Wildcat basketball fans to stop using vulgar chants targeted at the Kansas Jayhawks when the rivals meet in Bramlage Coliseum. The Wichita Eag...
Feb 15, 2017
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran free agents Owens, Brouillette
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed four free agents Wednesday, including American receiver/returner Chad Owens. The club also signed safety Marc-Olivier Brouillette, offensive lineman Ryan W...
Feb 15, 2017
Iran allows female spectators at beach volleyball tournament
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian media say authorities have allowed female spectators at a beach volleyball tournament after organizers threatened to halt the event in protest. The semi-official ISNA news agenc...
Feb 15, 2017
Veteran defensive end Phillip Hunt re-signed with Edmonton Eskimos
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos re-signed free-agent defensive end Phillip Hunt on Wednesday. Hunt played eight games last season with Edmonton, registering 12 tackles and three sacks. He began his CF...
Feb 15, 2017
