Category Archives: Sports
Alouettes defensive back Mincy hopes to stop former Auburn teammate Williams
MONTREAL - Cornerback Jonathon Mincy will probably see a lot of Adarius Bowman when the Montreal Alouettes visit Edmonton on Friday, but he won’t complain if he gets a down or two against Eskimo...
Jun 28, 2017
Saunders returns to Jays organization after signing minor-league deal
TORONTO - Michael Saunders is back in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The Blue Jays announced Wednesday that the Victoria-born outfielder has signed a minor-league deal and will report to triple-A...
Jun 28, 2017
Woodbine Racetrack to open second grass course in time for 2019 season
TORONTO - Woodbine Racetrack is adding a second grass course. Jim Lawson, Woodbine’s chief executive officer, made the announcement Wednesday during the draw for the $1-million Queen’s Pla...
Jun 28, 2017
Ottawa Senators sign goaltender Mike Condon to three-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Mike Condon to a three-year contract extension worth an average annual value of US$2.4 million per season. Condon, 27, was acquired from the Pittsbu...
Jun 28, 2017
Top-ranked tennis players Murray, Kerber agree to play at Rogers Cup tournaments
TORONTO - Men’s No. 1 Andy Murray, women’s top seed Angelique Kerber and Canadian stars Milos Raonic and Eugenie Bouchard are among the players who have agreed to play at the Rogers Cup te...
Jun 28, 2017
Oilers nearing big eight-year extension for star captain Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid just took home his first NHL MVP award, and now he’s on the verge of becoming the league’s highest-paid player. The 20-year-old is nearing an extension with the Edmonton Oil...
Jun 28, 2017
Orlando City star Cyle Larin told he can expect Canada recall at Gold Cup
TORONTO - Cyle Larin’s absence from the Canadian soccer team could be a short one. Coach Octavio Zambrano said Wednesday that he plans to recall the Orlando City star striker for the knockout st...
Jun 28, 2017
Few stars, but helpful options to be had in NHL free agency
Free agent star power is in short supply yet again this July 1, but that doesn’t mean helpful contributors and potential bargains aren’t out to be found. Here are eight names to keep an ey...
Jun 28, 2017
Canadiens sign forward Jacob De La Rose to one-year, one-way contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed left-wing Jacob De La Rose to a one-year, one-way contract. The 22-year-old left wing spent the majority of last season with the American Hockey League...
Jun 28, 2017
Rockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player deal
HOUSTON - Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, giving the Rockets two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship. In the NBA’s second blockbuster trade i...
Jun 28, 2017
