Category Archives: Sports
Chuck Blazer dies after exposing corruption he profited from
NEW YORK - The charade only ended in the final years of Chuck Blazer’s life. Stripped of his extravagances, soccer’s gregarious and greedy dealmaker was forced to admit to his years of cor...
Jul 13, 2017
Defending champ Power doesn't think rain will be issue at Honda Indy Toronto
TORONTO - It may be the middle of summer in Toronto, but Will Power thinks the streets surrounding Exhibition Place could have an element of a Canadian winter on Sunday afternoon. Rain threatens to ma...
Jul 13, 2017
Court: MLB committee can determine Nationals' rights fees
WASHINGTON - A committee of Major League Baseball owners and executives can determine how much money the Washington Nationals should receive from the Baltimore Orioles for television broadcasts of the...
Jul 13, 2017
Bourdais serving as mentor during Honda Indy Toronto, months after crash
TORONTO - Sebastien Bourdais is trading in his helmet for his smarts this weekend at the Honda Indy Toronto. The Frenchman is returning to the race track in a mentorship role for Dale Coyne Racing jus...
Jul 13, 2017
Cubs acquire Quintana in blockbuster trade with White Sox
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs found the pitching help they were looking for just a few miles from Wrigley Field. They hope it will give the scuffling team the kick it needs. The defending World Series ch...
Jul 13, 2017
Star Lions linebacker Elimimian seeks tackle record against Tiger-Cats
VANCOUVER - Solomon Elimimian says there is still room for growth in his game as if the B.C. Lions middle linebacker eyes another spot in the CFL record book. The league’s reigning most outstand...
Jul 13, 2017
Venus Williams gains 9th Wimbledon final, awaits Muguruza
LONDON - All these years later, Wimbledon still brings out the best in Venus Williams. With her latest display of gutsy serving and big hitting, Williams beat Johanna Konta 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday to rea...
Jul 13, 2017
Ajax player Nouri has severe and permanent brain damage
VIENNA - Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri has been diagnosed with severe and permanent brain damage, five days after he collapsed due to an irregular heartbeat during a friendly game in Austria. Dutch c...
Jul 13, 2017
Michelle Obama earns loud ovation from athletes at The ESPYS
LOS ANGELES - Michelle Obama returned to the spotlight as a presenter at The ESPYS, drawing the loudest ovation at the awards show honouring the past year’s best athletes and moments in sports. ...
Jul 12, 2017
Julian de Guzman suits up for Ottawa Fury in friendly loss to Impact
OTTAWA - Julian de Guzman was quickly reminded how much endurance it takes to play the game of soccer. The former Canadian national team midfielder came out of retirement and suited up in the Ottawa F...
Jul 12, 2017
