Category Archives: Sports
With Edmonton dispatched, Redblacks move closer to dispelling ghosts of 2015
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks believe last year’s Grey Cup loss will serve them well as they look for a different result against the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday. The Redblacks, making their sec...
Nov 22, 2016
Burris appreciating Grey Cup appearances more now than earlier in CFL career
With experience has come a new perspective for Henry Burris. The 41-year-old quarterback will make his third Grey Cup appearance in four years Sunday when he leads the Ottawa Redblacks against the Cal...
Nov 22, 2016
Montreal mayor says Canadian Grand Prix will go ahead, F1 race back in 2017
Montreal’s mayor says the Canadian Grand Prix will be back next June. Denis Coderre announced Tuesday there was an agreement in principle between race promoter Groupe Octane and Formula One Worl...
Nov 22, 2016
NCAA: Notre Dame must vacate wins after academic misconduct
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Brian Kelly’s worst season at Notre Dame took an embarrassing turn Tuesday as the NCAA announced that academic misconduct orchestrated by a student athletic trainer will cost ...
Nov 22, 2016
Jim Brennan, Toronto FC's first signing and captain, likes what he sees
On holiday with his family in Jamaica, the first player to pull on Toronto FC’s jersey has noticed people wearing some familiar gear. Jim Brennan, the MLS franchise’s first signing and cap...
Nov 22, 2016
After injury-filled 2015-16 season, Sutter starting to pay dividends for Canucks
VANCOUVER - Brandon Sutter had a lot of lonely days last season. Acquired by the Vancouver Canucks in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins in July 2015, the forward was limited to just 20 games with h...
Nov 22, 2016
First Grey Cup of Jerome Messam's career special for CFL's top rusher
CALGARY - Jerome Messam is going home for his first Grey Cup after seven seasons and five different CFL teams. The CFL’s leading rusher will play a prominent role for the Calgary Stampeders in S...
Nov 22, 2016
Impact announce sellout of 61,004 for MLS playoff game against rival TFC
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact-Toronto FC playoff game on Tuesday night is sold out. The Impact announced it has sold all 61,004 tickets at Olympic Stadium for the first leg of the MLS Eastern Confere...
Nov 22, 2016
Old Trafford sleepover: United fans hid in bathroom
MANCHESTER, England - Some people will do anything to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford. Even sleep overnight in the stadium’s bathroom. Two United supporters took an official tour of...
Nov 22, 2016
Retired Michael Phelps removes name from drug testing system
NEW YORK - Michael Phelps has taken another step to put an official seal on his retirement. ESPN and NBC Sports report Phelps told reporters Monday ahead of USA Swimming’s Golden Goggle awards t...
Nov 22, 2016
