Category Archives: Sports
Vegas Golden Knights play long game at NHL expansion draft, focus on future
The Vegas Golden Knights played the long game in constructing the base of their first very NHL roster. Knights general manager George McPhee went heavy on defenders and short on high-end help in selec...
Jun 18, 2017
Techera's free kick helps Whitecaps salvage 1-1 draw after difficult week
VANCOUVER - Cristian Techera added a silver lining to the Vancouver Whitecaps’ roller-coaster week. The pint-size Uruguayan scored on a beautiful free kick in the 74th minute as Vancouver fought...
Jun 17, 2017
Miller drives Fear The Dragon to $1-million Pepsi North America Cup win
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Dave Miller obviously made the right decision. The American drove Fear The Dragon to a sixth straight victory Saturday night, capturing his second straight $1-million Pepsi North...
Jun 17, 2017
BMO Field becoming a fortress for TFC, with D.C. United the latest victim
TORONTO - It’s taken Toronto FC 11 seasons to notch its 100th regular-season win but the victories are coming quickly these days. Especially at home. Second-half goals by Jozy Altidore and Jorda...
Jun 17, 2017
Spector, Orlando City rally for 3-3 tie with Impact
ORLANDO, Fla. - Jonathan Spector scored his first MLS goal and Orlando City rallied for a 3-3 draw with the Montreal Impact on Saturday night. Ignacio Piatti struck twice for the Impact (4-4-6), who a...
Jun 17, 2017
Thompson takes 1-shot lead in Meijer Classic, Canada's Henderson tied for second
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Brooke Henderson wasn’t complaining about her position on the leaderboard after dropping down into a tie for second place at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Saturday. The 19-yea...
Jun 17, 2017
Canada beats Puerto Rico, reaches final at Americas under-16 championship
FORMOSA, Argentina - Canada is heading back to the final at the FIBA Americas under-16 championship. Cashius McNeilly had 23 points and nine rebounds as the Canadians downed Puerto Rico 81-66 on Satur...
Jun 17, 2017
Young's agent tweets that Riders waive former Texas star quarterback
Vince Young’s football comeback with the Saskatchewan Roughriders ended Saturday. Leigh Steinberg, Young’s agent, tweeted the former Texas Longhorns’ star quarterback was waived by t...
Jun 17, 2017
Carpenter earns record 77th cap in Canada's 25-9 loss to Romania
EDMONTON - A poor showing by Canada spoiled a milestone moment for veteran Aaron Carpenter. Carpenter earned his record 77th cap as Canada fell 25-9 to Romania on Saturday in its final test match befo...
Jun 17, 2017
In the midst of birdies and bogeys, a marriage proposal
ERIN, Wis. - Nick Rogness felt as nervous as anyone at the U.S. Open - not because of a golf club in his hand, but the diamond ring in his pocket. Rogness waited for the crowds to chase after the fina...
Jun 17, 2017
