Category Archives: Sports
Canadian women's basketball team has eye on medal at Rio Olympics
TORONTO - Natalie Achonwa has worn a wide smile since touching down in Toronto on Thursday night. The 22-year-old forward for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever said there’s a transformation that ha...
Jul 22, 2016
Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore expected to return to action against D.C. United
Toronto FC’s stuttering offence should get a helping hand in the form of Jozy Altidore this weekend, even if it is just in the form of a cameo off the bench. Toronto (6-7-6), which hosts D.C. Un...
Jul 22, 2016
Whitecaps prepared for struggling Dynamo to put up a fight in MLS game
VANCOUVER - A few punches were thrown after a Vancouver Whitecaps practice this week. The fracas wasn’t a sign of any simmering tensions on the team. It was a little fun before the Whitecaps tra...
Jul 22, 2016
Impact look to get back on track at home against conference rival Union
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact have a chance to reverse a mediocre home record when the Philadelphia Union visit Saputo Stadium on Saturday. While the Union (8-6-6) are in second place and the Impact ...
Jul 22, 2016
Luke List stays tied with Dustin Johnson atop leaderboard at RBC Canadian Open
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Luke List’s biggest challenge might just be tuning out the hoopla that comes with playing alongside Dustin Johnson. List made a nine-foot putt on the 18th hole to draw even with...
Jul 22, 2016
Caitlyn Jenner discusses winning Olympic gold
NEW YORK - Caitlyn Jenner has discussed the various victories in her life, including winning Olympic gold, in a documentary-style video for clothing retailer H&M. Jenner describes tearfully climbi...
Jul 22, 2016
Judge won't kick DA off case of ex-Saints player's death
NEW ORLEANS - A judge refused Friday to remove the New Orleans district attorney and his staff from the prosecution of a man charged with second-degree murder in the April shooting death of retired Sa...
Jul 22, 2016
Sabres' Evander Kane charged with harassment at bar
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Sabres forward Evander Kane was arrested by Buffalo police Friday, and faces numerous charges for allegedly grabbing three women by the neck, hair and arms during an altercation at a d...
Jul 22, 2016
'Never a quiet day': Froome crashes but keeps yellow at Tour
SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS, France - If Chris Froome wins the Tour de France on Sunday, it won’t have been an easy ride to the Champs Elysees. After a pile-up forced him to run up part of Mont Vent...
Jul 22, 2016
Alouettes bring back receiver Cody Hoffman, who was cut in training camp
MONTREAL - Receiver Cody Hoffman, who was released by the Montreal Alouettes during training camp after failing his medical exam, has been added to the practice roster, the CFL club announced Friday. ...
Jul 22, 2016
