Category Archives: Sports
Olympic leader confident Games will go on in South Korea
LIMA, Peru - The president of the International Olympic Committee said Friday he remains confident the Winter Games will go on as scheduled in South Korea despite growing tensions on the peninsula, in...
Sep 15, 2017
Stampeders looking to keep winning streak alive in rematch with Lions
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders squandered an opportunity to put the B.C. Lions away early the last time the two teams met. The Stamps (9-1-1) settled for three field goals and ultimately eked out a ...
Sep 15, 2017
Canada's Stefan Daniel wins world para-triathlon championship gold
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Stefan Daniel of Calgary battled cold and wet conditions to reclaim his world title in para-triathlon Friday. The 20-year-old, who was born with deformities in both hands, had...
Sep 15, 2017
'It's where we want to be': Vancouver Whitecaps aiming to stay tops in MLS West
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps like their view from the top. Now it’s a matter of staying there. The club moved into first place in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference standings ...
Sep 15, 2017
Winnipeg Jets goalie Steve Mason says there's a lot to be excited about
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets are hoping veteran goaltender Steve Mason can help accomplish two things with his new team: fix the current issues in net, and help the franchise’s future in the cre...
Sep 15, 2017
Russia doping tension marks final day of IOC meetings
LIMA, Peru - The raw feelings created by the Russian doping scandal spilled onto the floor and into the hallways of the International Olympic Committee meetings Friday, with less than five months unti...
Sep 15, 2017
Much-travelled David Schlemko looks to find home on Canadiens defence
BROSSARD, Que. - David Schlemko has worn a lot of jerseys in recent years but he hopes to have finally found one that lasts with the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old defenceman is on his seventh te...
Sep 15, 2017
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley quietly compiling spectacular MLS season
Others may get the headlines but Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley is quietly compiling a spectacular MLS season. Bradley leads the league in ball recoveries (259) this season as well as passes per g...
Sep 15, 2017
Toronto Wolfpack coach willing to give his players a second chance
Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley prides himself on being a good judge of character. Director of rugby Brian Noble, who has seen rugby league from every viewpoint, also knows what to look for in a pl...
Sep 15, 2017
Butler, Laing return to Argos defence in time to face Edmonton Eskimos
TORONTO - Corey Chamblin has his sack artist back. Defensive linemen Victor Butler and Cleyon Laing return Saturday when Toronto (4-7) hosts the Edmonton Eskimos (7-4) at BMO Field. The two players, w...
Sep 15, 2017
