Category Archives: Sports
Ravech replacing Berman as ESPN's Home Run Derby broadcaster
BRISTOL, Conn. - Karl Ravech is replacing Chris Berman as the broadcaster for ESPN’s coverage of the All-Star Home Run Derby. ESPN announced a contract extension on Wednesday with the 52-year-ol...
Jun 21, 2017
Award nominees McDavid, Matthews already starting to define NHL's next generation
Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr made sure they were in Toronto to witness the first NHL meeting between Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews. McDavid and Matthews didn’t see what the big deal was, but...
Jun 21, 2017
Innsbruck says hosting 2026 Olympics 'doable and affordable'
VIENNA - A feasibility study has suggested Innsbruck could host the 2026 Winter Olympics on a budget of 1.175 billion euros ($1.3 billion), but the Austrian city will need the approval of its resident...
Jun 21, 2017
Tuesday's Games
Tuesday’s Games MLB American League Texas 6 Toronto 1 Baltimore 6 Cleveland 5 L.A. Angels 8 N.Y. Yankees 3 Minnesota 9 Chicago White Sox 7 Boston 8 Kansas City 3 Houston 8 Oakland 4 Seattle 5 De...
Jun 20, 2017
Warren Sapp to donate brain for medical research
MIAMI - Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is donating his brain for medical research. Sapp announced Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death. The 44-yea...
Jun 20, 2017
Martinez pitches Rangers back to .500 with 6-1 win over Jays
ARLINGTON, Texas - Nick Martinez wasn’t distracted by a quick trip to the bullpen after a couple of rough starts as part of the churning bottom of the Texas rotation. The right-hander knows the ...
Jun 20, 2017
Hawks send centre Dwight Howard to Hornets
ATLANTA - Dwight Howard’s Atlanta homecoming was short-lived. The Hawks sent Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft to Charlotte for centre Miles Plumlee, shooting guar...
Jun 20, 2017
AP source: Cavs owner, Billups meet about front-office job
CLEVELAND - Chauncey Billups was clutch as a player, earning the nickname “Mr. Big Shot.” He could soon have a new title. The former All-Star guard met Tuesday with Cavaliers owner Dan Gil...
Jun 20, 2017
AP sources: Lakers to ship Russell, Moz to Nets for Lopez
LOS ANGELES - Three people with knowledge of the deal say the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade point guard D’Angelo Russell and high-priced centre Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets for ...
Jun 20, 2017
Stampeders start 2017 intending to close the door on Grey Cup disappointment
CALGARY - There will be a few clenched jaws among the Calgary Stampeders when the Ottawa Redblacks are introduced as the defending Grey Cup champions Friday at TD Place Stadium. The Stampeders open th...
Jun 20, 2017
