Category Archives: Sports

Shapovalov upsets Fokina, advances to Dallas Open semifinals
FRISCO - Denis Shapovalov has punched his ticket to the Dallas Open semifinals, following an upset victory over third-seeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain on Friday. The seventh seed from Richm...
Feb 13, 2026

Orioles, Chris Bassitt finalize $18.5 million contract
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles finalized their $18.5 million contract Friday. After the past three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Bassitt is staying in...
Feb 13, 2026

Bhatia, Hisatsune share Pebble Beach lead; Travis Kelce and amateurs head home
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Far removed from the false hopes Taylor Swift would make an appearance at Pebble Beach, Akshay Bhatia and Ryo Hisatsune went about their business quietly at Spyglass Hill a...
Feb 13, 2026

Felix Auger-Aliassime reaches semifinals of ABN AMRO Open men's tennis tournament
ROTTERDAM - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is off to the semifinals of the ABN AMRO Open men's tennis tournament. The second-seeded Auger-Aliassime advanced with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win over Tallon Grieksp...
Feb 13, 2026

Running back Darrell Henderson Jr. signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - Running back Darrell Henderson Jr., who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. Henderson, 28, was a 2019 third-round pick of the Rams....
Feb 13, 2026

Catcher Alejandro Kirk the busiest man at Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp
DUNEDIN - Alejandro Kirk is the busiest man at Toronto Blue Jays spring training. The team's starting catcher is getting to know the repertoires of newly acquired pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, ...
Feb 13, 2026

Paul retires as NBA's All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induc...
Feb 13, 2026

Canada's Victoria Mboko advances to Qatar Open final, secures top 10 ranking
DOHA - Canada's Victoria Mboko will play for the title at the Qatar Open and is assured of a Top 10 ranking when the WTA standings update Monday. The 19-year-old from Toronto advanced to the final Fri...
Feb 13, 2026

Loperfido grateful for Blue Jays stint after trade sends him back to Houston
DUNEDIN - Joey Loperfido will never forget his time with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Loperfido was traded back to Houston by the Blue Jays on Friday morning for fellow outfielder Jesus Sanchez...
Feb 13, 2026

Canada Soccer strikes lucrative new rights deal, projects massive financial boost
Canada Soccer has successfully reworked its controversial rights deal with Canadian Soccer Business, with the new 12-year agreement offering a massive financial boost for the governing body. CEO Kevin...
Feb 13, 2026