Category Archives: Sports
Raptors rookie Murray-Boyles faces tough assignment in first-ever NBA start
TORONTO - Collin Murray-Boyles doesn't think he's had his "welcome to the NBA" moment just yet, but he'll never forget the first time he tangled with the Houston Rockets. Murray-Boyles started for the...
Oct 29, 2025
AFC Toronto's Marko Milanovic named Northern Super League coach of the year
TORONTO - AFC Toronto's Marko Milanovic has been named coach of the year in the Northern Super League. Milanovic led Toronto to first place in the standings in the league's inaugural season with a 16-...
Oct 29, 2025
From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious?
TORONTO - Standing in a crowd of blue and white-clad baseball fans in downtown Toronto Wednesday evening, Maureen Whitehead was kept warm by her George Springer jersey. But as the first pitch approach...
Oct 29, 2025
Vankoughnett talks future with Kamloops Broncos as organization mulls coaching change
KAMLOOPS -- After a winless season, the Kamloops Broncos are considering making a change at the head coaching position. The junior football team is advertising the job on social media while also remai...
Oct 29, 2025
Durant's 31 points leads bigger Rockets past Poeltl-less Raptors 139-121
TORONTO - Kevin Durant had 31 points as the Houston Rockets flew past the Toronto Raptors 139-121 on Wednesday. Durant also had five rebounds and an assist as Houston (2-2) won back-to-back games. Jab...
Oct 29, 2025
Oilers' Hyman out at least another week due to wrist injury
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said forward Zach Hyman will need at least another week before returning to the lineup. Hyman, a key part of the team's offensive attack, skated wi...
Oct 29, 2025
Rufus Wainwright puts twist on Canadian anthem ahead of Game 5 of World Series
LOS ANGELES - Rufus Wainwright gave O Canada a subtle twist before Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. The Montreal-raised singer sang "that only us command" instead of th...
Oct 29, 2025
Twins hire former coach and ex-Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as manager, AP source says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as their new manager, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed Wednesday night. The person spoke to The Ass...
Oct 29, 2025
Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi scores a hat-trick for Villarreal in Spain's Copa del Rey
LUCENA - Canadian international Tani Oluwaseyi scored a hat-trick in Villarreal CF's 6-0 win over lower-tier Ciudad de Lucena in first-round Copa del Rey play Wednesday. Lucene plays in the Tercera Fe...
Oct 29, 2025
Blackmon eager to return from injury as Vancouver Whitecaps continue playoff run
VANCOUVER - Awards weren't on Tristan Blackmon's mind when he and the Vancouver Whitecaps headed into training camp in January. The club had a new head coach and questions lingered over whether the 'C...
Oct 29, 2025
