Category Archives: Sports
Blue Jays trade closer Roberto Osuna to Astros for Ken Giles, two other pitchers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays traded talented but troubled closer Roberto Osuna to the Houston Astros on Monday. The Blue Jays received right-handed pitchers Ken Giles, David Paulino and Hector Pere...
Jul 30, 2018
Toronto FC teenager Ayo Akinola in demand when it comes to international game
TORONTO - Born in Detroit to Nigerian parents and raised in Canada, Toronto FC teenage forward Ayo Akinola has options when it comes to playing internationally. That’s true despite the fact that...
Jul 30, 2018
No confirmation, but Manziel looks set to start for Alouettes against Tiger-Cats
MONTREAL - All signs point toward Johnny Manziel getting his first CFL start for the Montreal Alouettes this week. When the Alouettes reassembled for practice on Monday, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner...
Jul 30, 2018
Henderson looking forward to switching up her approach at British Open
After a tough summer, Brooke Henderson is hoping a change of scenery will do her some good. The native of Smiths Falls, Ont., took last week off of the LPGA Tour to prepare for this week’s Women...
Jul 30, 2018
Canadian-bred filly Wonder Gadot to run next in US$1.25-million Travers Stakes
After conquering the boys through two-thirds of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, heralded filly Wonder Gadot will look to do the same south of the border. Trainer Mark Casse said Monday that Wonder Gado...
Jul 30, 2018
A star for Calgary Flames and Canada, 'Iggy' retires after 20 NHL seasons
CALGARY - Jarome Iginla shed no tears, but generated laughs Monday as one of the NHL’s premiere power forwards closed the book on a 20-year career. The 41-year-old entertained a packed news conf...
Jul 30, 2018
Roughriders release Canadian running back Messam following voyeurism charge
REGINA - Jerome Messam’s second stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders has come to an abrupt end after the Canadian running back was charged with voyeurism. The Riders announced via Twitter on ...
Jul 30, 2018
Wolfpack await full playoff schedule but will play four home games in Qualifiers
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack will host Toulouse Olympique, Widnes Vikings, London Broncos and Hull Kingston Rovers in their playoff push for promotion to the elite Super League. The transatlantic ru...
Jul 30, 2018
Calgary Flames sign forward Garnet Hathaway to one-year deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have re-signed American winger Garnet Hathaway to a one-year contract. The deal is worth US$850,000. Hathaway had four goals and nine assists in 59 games for the Flames la...
Jul 30, 2018
Canadian Mike Pyke on what to watch for at an Aussie Rules Football game
SYDNEY, Australia - There’s a lot to see at an Aussie Rules Football game, with 36 players and nine umpires scattered on a giant grass oval. Canadian Mike Pyke, a former ruckman for the Sydney S...
Jul 30, 2018