Category Archives: Sports
Eagles quarterback Wentz glad he could inspire Miss America
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz says it’s cool that the winner of the Miss America contest credits him with inspiring her. Wentz graduated from Bismarck, North Dakota’s Centur...
Sep 13, 2017
Youngster Jonathon Jennings back as the starter with the B.C. Lions
The B.C. Lions are back to being Jonathon Jennings’ team. The third-year pro returns under centre Saturday night when the Lions (6-5) visit the league-leading Calgary Stampeders (9-1-1). Jenning...
Sep 13, 2017
Tennis star Nestor has shown 'love for the game' in twilight of his career
After winning virtually every significant tennis title imaginable, the finish line is in sight for Daniel Nestor. The Canadian doubles star said he is planning to retire next summer, either after the ...
Sep 13, 2017
CFL eliminates full contact padded practices during season to reduce injury risk
TORONTO - CFL players can look forward to the elimination of padded practices during the regular season and the addition of more time for rest and recovery. The CFL and CFL Players’ Association ...
Sep 13, 2017
NewsAlert: Indians set American League record with 21st straight win
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians have set an American League record with their 21st victory in a row. The Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 this afternoon at Progressive Field. The Oakland Athletic...
Sep 13, 2017
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games MLB American League Baltimore 2 Toronto 1 Cleveland 5 Detroit 3 N.Y. Yankees 3 Tampa Bay 2 Chicago White Sox 5 Kansas City 3 Oakland 7 Boston 3 Seattle 8 Texas 1 L.A. Angels 9,...
Sep 13, 2017
Giovinco, Altidore to skip Toronto FC's West Coast trip to heal up
Toronto FC’s depth will be tested again this week as the Major League Soccer leader heads to Los Angeles without star strikers Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore for Saturday’s game with...
Sep 13, 2017
Win-win: Paris awarded '24 Olympics, LA gets '28
LIMA, Peru - The tears welling in the Paris mayor’s eyes told the story one way. The words the Los Angeles mayor spoke told it another. This was one of those rare Olympic moments when everyone w...
Sep 13, 2017
Northlands Coliseum, the house Gretzky built in Edmonton, is closing its doors
EDMONTON - The house that Gretzky built is closing its doors. Edmonton city councillors unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to shutter Northlands Coliseum on Jan. 1, 2018. Councillors say it’s...
Sep 13, 2017
Deauville listed as 5-2 early favourite for Woodbine Mile turf race
TORONTO - Mark Casse will attempt to achieve a rare double Saturday. Casse, Canada’s top trainer the last six years, chases a second straight win in the $800,000 Woodbine Mile at Woodbine Racetr...
Sep 13, 2017
