Category Archives: Sports
Whitecaps coach Robinson says defender Williams has a future in Vancouver
Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson said defender Sheanon Williams has a place with the club after he serves a suspension stemming from an assault charge last week. “One hundred per cent,...
Jun 20, 2017
Agent: Tiger Woods in a clinic for handling pain medication
Tiger Woods has checked into a clinic to get help dealing with prescription medication for pain and a sleep disorder, and his agent is not sure how long he will stay. Mark Steinberg of Excel Sports Ma...
Jun 20, 2017
After a year of big strides, B.C. Lions looking to unseat Stampeders in 2017
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions took some important strides in 2016. With legendary head coach Wally Buono back on the sidelines, the CFL club rebounded with a 12-6 record after a couple disappointing seas...
Jun 20, 2017
Eskimos enter 2017 with high-flying offence, suspect defence, and penalty woes
EDMONTON - The fortunes of the Edmonton Eskimos in 2017 rest on a high-flying offence, fixing a suspect defence, and spiking a recurring problem with penalties. It’s Year Two of head coach Jason...
Jun 20, 2017
Raptors president Ujiri insists Kyle Lowry wants to remain in Toronto
TORONTO - There were undoubtedly times this season when Kyle Lowry questioned his future in Toronto. Every NBA player experiences frustration from time to time, said Masai Ujiri, and Lowry is no diffe...
Jun 20, 2017
Wawrinka, Raonic lose in 1st round at Queen's
LONDON - Stan Wawrinka and Canada’s Milos Raonic slumped to straight-sets losses in the first round of the Queen’s grass-court tournament on Tuesday in a blow to their preparations for Wim...
Jun 20, 2017
Connor McDavid should win first MVP in shadow of NHL expansion draft
Connor McDavid is likely to win his first Hart Trophy as NHL MVP later week, but will anyone notice? Expansion draft selections will be revealed during the NHL awards meaning the spotlight will likely...
Jun 20, 2017
Riders pull the plug on Vince Young experiment, still expect better offence in 2017
REGINA - Call it the comeback story that wasn’t. Among the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ many off-season moves at quarterback, the signing of former Texas Longhorn and NFL quarterback Vince Yo...
Jun 20, 2017
Spanish state prosecutor accuses Jose Mourinho of tax fraud
MADRID - A Spanish state prosecutor accused former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho of tax fraud worth 3.3 million euros ($3.7 million) in unpaid taxes on Tuesday. A statement issued by the section for...
Jun 20, 2017
Ronaldo summoned to answer judge's questions on tax fraud
MADRID - A Spanish judge has summoned Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo to court to answer questions after he was accused of tax fraud by a state prosecutor. The Portugal international will have t...
Jun 20, 2017
