Category Archives: Sports
Canada loses to Brazil 3-1 in opener of Volleyball World League Finals
CURITIBA, Brazil - Graham Vigrass led Canada with 15 points but the Canadians still fell to host Brazil 3-1 on Tuesday at the Volleyball World League Finals. Brazil beat Canada 25-21, 17-25, 25-19, 25...
Jul 4, 2017
Toronto Argonauts president Copeland not concerned about club's attendance woes
TORONTO - It’s been a tough start to the CFL season for the Toronto Argonauts, with more obstacles ahead. The Argos drew just 11,219 spectators to their 28-15 home loss to the B.C. Lions on Frid...
Jul 4, 2017
Calgary Flames early wooing of Foo helped sign coveted college free agent
CALGARY - Spencer Foo was “just another college invite” at the Calgary Flames summer development camp a year ago. Number of media interviews? “Zero.” The 23-year-old forward fr...
Jul 4, 2017
Rangers embarrassed by Luxembourg side to exit Europa League
Record 54-time Scottish champion Rangers endured one of the biggest humiliations in its history on Tuesday when it was knocked out of the Europa League by a tiny Luxembourg team. Progres Niederkorn ha...
Jul 4, 2017
Source: CFL to unveil new commissioner Ambrosie during Tuesday news conference
TORONTO - Randy Ambrosie has been officially hired as the next commissioner of the CFL, a league source has confirmed to The Canadian Press. The source said the CFL has scheduled a news conference in ...
Jul 4, 2017
Whitecaps coach looking for improved defensive effort with NYCFC in town
VANCOUVER - Head coach Carl Robinson didn’t mince his words when asked what the Vancouver Whitecaps must do to win their game against New York City FC on Wednesday night at BC Place Stadium. ...
Jul 4, 2017
After loss in Dallas, Toronto FC faces another tough road game in Orlando
After a disappointing loss in Dallas, Toronto FC finds itself back in hot, hostile surroundings in Orlando on Wednesday. Saturday’s 3-1 defeat in Texas, combined with Chicago’s 4-0 win ove...
Jul 4, 2017
81-year-old Mississippi man shoots 6th hole-in-1 of his life
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. - A Mississippi man had a good day on the golf course when he made the sixth hole-in-one of his life. The Daily Leader reports 81-year-old Glen Martin was playing in a senior scrambl...
Jul 4, 2017
Sabathia stumbles in his DL return; Blue Jays top Yanks 4-1
NEW YORK - When CC Sabathia took the mound at the Los Angeles Angels on June 13, the New York Yankees were 38-23 and led the AL East by four games. Sabathia limped off after four innings that night wi...
Jul 4, 2017
Joey Chestnut wins 10th title, gobbles a record 72 hot dogs
NEW YORK - Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gulped, chomped and powered his way to a 10th title on Tuesday, continuing his record-setting reign as the chowing champion at the annual Nathan’s Fam...
Jul 4, 2017
