Category Archives: Sports
DJ Kennington plays balancing act between family, plowing snow and Daytona 500
TORONTO - DJ Kennington always comes prepared to drive, whether it’s racing at 300 kilometres per hour at the Daytona 500 or clearing snow off Ontario’s highways. Kennington, who in Februa...
Jul 12, 2017
Raonic no match for in-form Federer in Wimbledon quarter-final loss
LONDON - In a Wimbledon rematch, Milos Raonic proved to be no match for Roger Federer. The third-seeded Swiss great, trying for a record eighth Wimbledon title, systematically dismantled Raonic in qua...
Jul 12, 2017
Pop singer Alice says giggle during all-star game anthem caused by 'excitement'
MIAMI - Canadian pop singer Jocelyn Alice says she giggled while singing O Canada before Tuesday’s MLB all-star game because she was “overcome with excitement.” Calling the experienc...
Jul 12, 2017
Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif feels Miller is worthy of Top-100 ranking
TORONTO - He’s not big on the format, but Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif believes Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is worthy of being selected second overall on the NFL&#...
Jul 12, 2017
Freestyle moguls event moves from Val St. Come to Mont-Tremblant
MONTREAL - A freestyle skiing World Cup formerly held at Val St. Come, Que., will be staged at Mont-Tremblant, Que., for the next five years, organizers announced Wednesday. Men’s and women̵...
Jul 12, 2017
It no longer counts: All-Star result won't matter in October
MIAMI - The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz. Yadier Molina didn’t mind them, either. And come Game 1 of the World Series in October, no one will be harkening back to...
Jul 12, 2017
Querrey tops Murray at Wimbledon; Djokovic out; Federer wins
LONDON - The first portentous sign of trouble for Andy Murray, surprisingly enough, came right as the two-time Wimbledon champion constructed an ample lead over Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Wednes...
Jul 12, 2017
Derek Jeter's sister is co-authoring a motivational book
NEW YORK - An upcoming book from Derek Jeter’s imprint is co-written by someone close to the former Yankees shortstop: His sister Sharlee Jeter. Jeter Publishing told The Associated Press on Wed...
Jul 12, 2017
Naylor brothers Josh, Noah rising to prominence after all-star events
Noah Naylor found himself rubbing elbows with MLB’s biggest stars while waiting to compete in the high school home run derby at Marlins Park on Monday. The 17-year-old catcher from Mississauga, ...
Jul 12, 2017
Tuesday's Games
Tuesday’s Games MLB All-Star Game At Miami American League 2 National League 1 (10 innings) — CONCACAF Gold Cup First Round At Houston Costa Rica 1 Canada 1 Honduras 0 French Guiana 0 (Hon...
Jul 11, 2017
