Category Archives: Sports
Roger Federer says he is out of Rio Olympics, done for year
Roger Federer is sitting out the rest of this season, including the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and U.S. Open, to protect his surgically repaired left knee. Federer wrote on his Facebook page Tuesday that...
Jul 26, 2016
Madden, Levy chosen as Hall of Fame presenters
CANTON, Ohio - Pro Football Hall of Fame coaches John Madden and Marv Levy are among the presenters chosen to welcome the eight-person Class of 2016 at the induction ceremonies on Aug. 6 in Canton, Oh...
Jul 26, 2016
Ticats QB Masoli, Esks QB Reilly, Riders WR Roosevelt named CFL top performers
Hamilton quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, Saskatchewan receiver Naaman Roosevelt and Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly have been named the CFL top performers of the week. Masoli led the Ticats to a dramati...
Jul 26, 2016
Pospisil matches record number of Canadians advancing to second round of Rogers Cup
TORONTO - Another Canadian is through to the second round of the Rogers Cup and that suits Vasek Pospisil just fine. The Vancouver product defeated Jeremy Chardy in first-round action on Tuesday night...
Jul 26, 2016
Toronto's Giovinco named MLS player of the week after hat trick against D.C.
NEW YORK - Sebastian Giovinco has been voted Major League Soccer’s player of the week after the star Toronto FC forward broke out of an eight-game scoring drought in spectacular fashion. Giovinc...
Jul 26, 2016
Triathlete strokes toward goal as marathon Okanagan Lake swim passes 70 km mark
VERNON, B.C. - A potentially record-breaking swim is churning along in the waters of British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake as an endurance swimmer from the United States got closer to his goal. Suppo...
Jul 26, 2016
Toronto Blue Jays acquire outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from Padres
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays addressed two needs with one deal Tuesday by acquiring Melvin Upton Jr. from the San Diego Padres for a low-level pitching prospect. Upton’s addition gives the te...
Jul 26, 2016
At least 105 Russian athletes banned so far
MOSCOW - At least 105 athletes from the 387-strong Russian Olympic team announced last week have been barred from the Rio Games in connection with the country’s doping scandal. International fed...
Jul 26, 2016
NewsAlert: 5 Russian canoeists banned from the Rio Games over doping
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Five Russian canoeists, including an Olympic gold medallist, have been banned from the Rio Games over doping. The decision comes just days after the International Olympic Commi...
Jul 26, 2016
Monday's Games
Monday’s Games CFL Toronto 30 Montreal 17 — MLB Interleague Baltimore 3 Colorado 2 (10 innings) Toronto 4 San Diego 2 Chicago White Sox 5 Chicago Cubs 4 — American League Detroit 4 B...
Jul 25, 2016
