Category Archives: Sports
Ryan Borucki's quality start wasted in Blue Jays' 4-0 loss to Rays
TORONTO - After Ryan Borucki struggled in the first inning, Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker and manager John Gibbons gave him a simple instruction. Slow down. Borucki loaded the bases and...
Sep 04, 2018
Rest of Stroman's season in his hands as blister continues to hinder him
TORONTO - The rest of Marcus Stroman’s 2018 season is in his hands - literally and figuratively. Manager John Gibbons thinks the Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher should shut it down for the se...
Sep 04, 2018
Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez moves on at U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is heading to the third round of the girls’ draw at the U.S. Open. The 15-year-old from Montreal downed Mylene Halemai of France 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday. F...
Sep 04, 2018
Colin Kaepernick's Nike deal prompts flurry of debate online
An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests am...
Sep 04, 2018
After captain's criticism, Toronto FC brain trust says team needs to be better
TORONTO - While Michael Bradley speaks, people listen - even if they are his bosses. So the Toronto FC brain trust was both diplomatic and attentive Tuesday when asked about their captain’s poin...
Sep 04, 2018
Two-time Olympian Kim Gaucher happy to be back guiding Canada's basketball women
TORONTO - When Canadian women’s basketball veteran Kim Gaucher first considered a return to the national team, she wouldn’t let herself think beyond one small training block at a time. The...
Sep 04, 2018
Danny Williams won't be facing sanctions for his softball team's role in brawl
ST. CROIX, N.S. - Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams will not be facing sanctions for his small role in a weekend dustup in rural Nova Scotia between two men’s softball team...
Sep 04, 2018
Three Canadians capture World Tour awards
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Three Canadian beach volleyball players have earned post-season awards from the FIVB World Tour. Heather Bansley of Waterdown, Ont., was named top defensive player for the thir...
Sep 04, 2018
Canada opens World Cup with convincing win over South Africa
SURGUT, Russia - Canada crushed South Africa 18-3 in the opening game for both teams at the FINA Women’s Water Polo World Cup on Tuesday. Krystina Alogbo of Montreal led Canada with four goals. ...
Sep 04, 2018
Ottawa Senators centre Matt Duchene thinks team can prove critics wrong
OTTAWA - Matt Duchene believes the Ottawa Senators might surprise a few people this season. Duchene, who took part in an informal scrimmage with several of his Senators teammates Monday, says he sees ...
Sep 04, 2018