Category Archives: Canadian Press
Impact coach stands by decision to bench Didier Drogba after draw to Toronto FC
Montreal Impact coach Mauro Biello stands by his decision to put Didier Drogba on the bench, even if it prompted the Ivorian legend to go AWOL for Sunday’s game against rival Toronto FC. Drogba ...
Oct 16, 2016
Erupt rallies down the stretch to win Pattison Canadian International
TORONTO - Stephane Pasquier found his horse and the winner’s circle Sunday in the $1-million Pattison Canadian International. Pasquier took Irish-bred Erupt to the lead midway down the stretch t...
Oct 16, 2016
Iraqis push toward IS-held Mosul in long-awaited offensive
KHAZER, Iraq - The long-awaited offensive to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group began Monday with a volley of U.S.-led coalition airstrikes and heavy artillery bombardments on a cluster of vill...
Oct 16, 2016
Prater's kick, Bush's pick give Lions 31-28 win over Rams
DETROIT - The Detroit Lions are starting to turn around their season, finding ways to make enough plays on both sides of the ball in the final minutes to win. Matt Prater made a tiebreaking, 34-yard f...
Oct 16, 2016
McCoy scores 3 TDs in Bills 45-16 win over 49ers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Guard Richie Incognito knew LeSean McCoy’s right knee was fine when the Bills running back was already gabbing in Buffalo’s locker room during halftime. “As long...
Oct 16, 2016
Provinces set stage for tough round of health funding negotiations
OTTAWA - Provincial officials are setting the stage for a tough round of negotiations when they meet the federal health minister this week in Toronto to discuss the future of health-care funding. Spea...
Oct 16, 2016
Erupt rallies down the stretch to win Pattison Canadian International
TORONTO - Stephane Pasquier found his horse and the winner’s circle Sunday in the $1-million Pattison Canadian International. Pasquier took Irish-bred Erupt to the lead midway down the stretch t...
Oct 16, 2016
Stroman starts Game 3 of ALCS with history of stepping up in big games
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman has always relished pitching in high pressure situations. The Blue Jays starter will get a chance to do exactly that in Game 3 of the American League Championship series. The ...
Oct 16, 2016
Lack of black box makes probe into fatal plane crash difficult: expert
KELOWNA, B.C. - An aviation expert says determining what caused a fatal plane crash near Kelowna, B.C., will be especially difficult because the aircraft didn’t have flight recording devices. In...
Oct 16, 2016
Late Ricketts goal gives Toronto FC 2-2 draw with Impact; Piatti scores brace
MONTREAL - It was perhaps the Montreal Impact’s best game of the season, but it was only fair that it ended in a draw with rival Toronto FC. A fast-paced game with big chances at both ends produ...
Oct 16, 2016