Category Archives: Sports
Struggling Redblacks turn to veteran quarterback Henry Burris
OTTAWA - With the Ottawa Redblacks struggling to find ways to win, the team is hoping its oldest player can make a difference. The Redblacks will turn to veteran quarterback Henry Burris Friday night ...
Oct 11, 2016
Andersen out to solidify Toronto crease that's shuffled through hopeful No. 1's
TORONTO - There were three sticks in the hand of Maple Leafs assistant equipment manager Bobby Hastings, and Frederik Andersen had to choose which two would travel with him to Ottawa. The 27-year-old ...
Oct 11, 2016
Flames sign veteran forward Kris Versteeg to one-year deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed forward Kris Versteeg to a one-year contract. Versteeg, who was in training camp with the rival Edmonton Oilers, split the 2015-16 campaign between Carolina an...
Oct 11, 2016
Mistrial sought in rape lawsuit against Derrick Rose
LOS ANGELES - A judge in the trial of a rape lawsuit against NBA star Derrick Rose and two other men said Tuesday that he’s considering a mistrial after criticizing the plaintiff’s lawyers...
Oct 11, 2016
Leafs claim former Bruins prospect off waivers; Griffith had 77 points in AHL last season
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed 23-year-old Seth Griffith off waivers on Tuesday afternoon. A former fifth-round pick of the Boston Bruins, Griffith scored 24 goals and 77 points in 57 games...
Oct 11, 2016
Saskatchewan Roughriders hold practice on grass in front of Parliament building
It’s not every day a CFL quarterback gets to call a play sending the prime minister downfield. The Saskatchewan Roughriders held their workout Tuesday on the lush grass of Parliament Hill in Ott...
Oct 11, 2016
Blue Jays turn to right-hander Marco Estrada to start Game 1 of ALCS
Toronto right-hander Marco Estrada set the early tone for the American League Division Series in his start last week in Texas. The Blue Jays are hoping for a repeat performance in the AL Championship ...
Oct 11, 2016
49ers name Colin Kaepernick starting quarterback
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers are putting their future back into Colin Kaepernick’s hands. Coach Chip Kelly announced the decision Tuesday to bench Blaine Gabbert and to give bac...
Oct 11, 2016
Canadain golfer Mackenzie Hughes set to make debut as full-fledged PGA member
Patience is paying off for Canadian golfer Mackenzie Hughes. Thing are falling into place for the 25-year old from Dundas, Ont., who will be making his debut as a full-fledged PGA Tour member this wee...
Oct 11, 2016
Fleet of youth, speed and skill coming to the Maple Leafs this season
TORONTO - Just over two months after Brendan Shanahan was hired to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs, the club used its top draft pick on small but skilled Swedish teenager William Nylander. The selection ...
Oct 11, 2016
