Category Archives: Sports
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
Ray throws three TD passes to lead Argos to first victory at BMO Field
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts’ first regular-season win at BMO Field might’ve have come at a terrible price. Quarterback Ricky Ray threw three TD passes to lead Toronto past the Montreal...
Jul 25, 2016
Sanchez stellar through seven innings as Blue Jays topple Padres
TORONTO - It is probably the biggest question surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays for the rest of this regular season: Will Aaron Sanchez, who has developed into the most dominant starter in a very good...
Jul 25, 2016
Kvitova beats Linette, Stosur tops Watson at rain-soaked Rogers Cup
MONTREAL - Petra Kvitova is one step closer to another Rogers Cup championship. The Czech native, who won the Canadian tournament back in 2012, cruised to a first-round win over Magda Linette of Polan...
Jul 25, 2016
COC announces 313-athlete Canadian team for Rio Olympics
TORONTO - The Canadian Olympic Committee has announced Canada’s full 313-athlete team for the Rio Olympics. The large Canadian contingent is made up of 187 women and 126 men ranging in age from ...
Jul 25, 2016
Canada faces three of the world's top teams in final tuneup for Rio
TORONTO - Before Canada’s women’s basketball team steps on the court at the Rio Olympics, they’ll test themselves against the best in the world. The Canadians will play the world No....
Jul 25, 2016
