Category Archives: Sports
Herculis Diamond League meet in Monaco given go ahead following attack in Nice
MONACO - The Herculis Diamond League track meet in Monaco will go ahead as planned Friday in the wake of the attack in nearby Nice that killed at least 84 people. Organizers say the event at Stade Lou...
Jul 15, 2016
Reilly throws for 465 yards and two TDs, Eskimos come back to beat Bombers 20-16
WINNIPEG - The Edmonton Eskimos overcame a slew of penalties and an early deficit to walk away with the win Thursday night. Mike Reilly threw for 465 yards and two touchdowns as the defending Grey Cup...
Jul 14, 2016
Canada wins semifinal against Iroquois Nationals, will face United States
COQUITLAM, B.C. - Jeff Teat had four goals and two assists as Canada beat the Iroquois Nationals 14-11 on Thursday to earn a spot in the under-19 lacrosse world championships. Ryan Lanchbury, Treton L...
Jul 14, 2016
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games CFL Edmonton 20 Winnipeg 16 — The Canadian Press 2016 The Canadian Press
Jul 14, 2016
Nets sign former No. 1 pick Anthony Bennett
NEW YORK - Former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett is getting another chance in the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets signed Bennett, who grew up in Brampton, Ont., on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disc...
Jul 14, 2016
Olympic bronze medallist Lopes-Schliep says she's leaving track in good place
Priscilla Lopes-Schliep has raced to Olympic and world championship medals and had her name at the top of the world rankings. But what she will miss most is that moment before the gun goes off, when a...
Jul 14, 2016
Defence wants District Attorney's office off Will Smith case
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans District Attorney should not be allowed to prosecute the man accused of killing retired Saints star Will Smith, his defence attorneys say, citing a report by the prosecut...
Jul 14, 2016
Smaller than expected Canadian boxing team has big Olympic medal hopes
MONTREAL - Any disappointment in having only three Canadian boxers at the 2016 Olympics is offset by the fact that Arthur Biyarslanov, Mandy Bujold and Ariane Fortin are all medal contenders. ThatR...
Jul 14, 2016
On cusp of history, Phil Mickelson shoots 63 at British Open
TROON, Scotland - Phil Mickelson was 16 feet away from a place in history he wouldn’t have to share with anyone. Fans watched from a rooftop balcony. Royal Troon members strained to see out the ...
Jul 14, 2016
Eric Lamaze and Amy Millar lead Canada's equestrian team at Rio Olympics
TORONTO - Two familiar names will be leading Canada’s equestrian team at the Rio Olympics - with a twist. Show jumpers Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, Ont., and Amy Millar of Perth, Ont., were two of ...
Jul 14, 2016
