Category Archives: Sports
Trevor Harris throws three TDs, Redblacks rout Alouettes for third straight win
MONTREAL - The Ottawa Redblacks embarrassed a divisional opponent on the road Thursday night, but quarterback Trevor Harris refuses to call it a statement game. The Redblacks are first in the CFL̵...
Aug 31, 2017
In Gee Chun leads in Portland; Canada's Brooke Henderson shot back
PORTLAND, Ore. - In Gee Chun shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday in the Cambia Portland Classic to take a one-stroke lead over two-time defending champion Brooke Henderson and five others. Playing the event...
Aug 31, 2017
Dak, Dez, Cowboys raise Harvey money while others practice
ARLINGTON, Texas - With Dak Prescott on one end of a row and Dez Bryant near the other, the stars and starters for the Dallas Cowboys answered phones to take donations for Hurricane Harvey relief whil...
Aug 31, 2017
Federer edges Youzhny in 5 sets at US Open; Nadal needs 4
NEW YORK - A bad back prevented Roger Federer from getting ready for the U.S. Open the way he prefers to prepare for a Grand Slam tournament. And it’s showed so far. Federer blamed a lack of pro...
Aug 31, 2017
At the US Open, Sharapova sniping practically a sport itself
NEW YORK - Listen to the crowds, and Maria Sharapova seems as popular as ever. Listen to the competitors, and it’s clear she hasn’t been welcomed back with open arms. Tennis isn’t th...
Aug 31, 2017
Despite lowly ranking, Canadian men make their mark in world soccer
TORONTO - The past, present and future of Canadian soccer was on show Thursday ahead of a weekend friendly with Jamaica. And while some disparage - or worse, ignore - the 95th-ranked Canadian men, it ...
Aug 31, 2017
Maxx Forde follows in father's footsteps and comes full circle with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - Maxx Forde’s first highlight with the B.C. Lions wasn’t the day the defensive lineman was drafted, his first game, his first start or his first sack. It happened when he was a ...
Aug 31, 2017
Canadian Lucas Cavallini signs contract with Puebla FC to play in Mexico
MEXICO CITY - Canadian international striker Lucas Cavallini has signed with Puebla FC in the Mexican Apertura tournament. Cavallini, who has won seven caps for Canada, is the first Canadian player in...
Aug 31, 2017
Dal-Cin rides into Tour of Alberta stage race as national champion
EDMONTON - Matteo Dal-Cin’s first race since he was crowned Canada’s road cycling champion will be on home pavement. The 26-year-old from Ottawa will wear the Maple Leaf when the Tour of A...
Aug 31, 2017
Canada's Gautier wins gold in T! time trial at para-cycling worlds
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa - Canada’s Shelley Gautier won a gold medal in the women’s T1 time trial Thursday at the para-cycling world championships. Gautier finished the 15.5-kilometr...
Aug 31, 2017
