Category Archives: Sports
Swedish forward Andreas Johnsson accepts qualifying offer from Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Andreas Johnsson has inked a new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The forward accepted his qualifying offer on Friday. It is a one-year, two-way contract with an NHL salary of US$787,500. ...
Jul 13, 2018
Newgarden looks for 'sweet' revenge over Hinchcliffe at Toronto Indy
TORONTO - Last year, Josef Newgarden teased local product James Hinchcliffe about defeating him in his hometown race. This time, he’s not kidding around. The defending Honda Indy champion wants ...
Jul 13, 2018
Montreal Impact look to return to winning ways against San Jose Earthquakes
MONTREAL - Midfielder Samuel Piette knows the Montreal Impact need to put their mid-week defeat behind them if they hope to keep challenging for a playoff position. Piette is confident the sixth-place...
Jul 13, 2018
Godfrey hopes Toronto Indy can reclaim its charm after attendance struggles
TORONTO - It has been nearly 10 years since Paul Godfrey brokered a deal to secure $2 million in provincial and municipal subsidies to help bring the Toronto Indy back from the dead. While it returned...
Jul 13, 2018
TFC's conference battle with Orlando will be game No. 100 for Hagglund
TORONTO - Nick Hagglund’s highlight package for Toronto FC would include his huge header goal against Montreal in the 2016 playoffs, and the team’s MLS Cup victory a year later. But the 25...
Jul 13, 2018
Kim takes 4-shot lead at weather-delayed John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. - Michael Kim took a four-shot lead Friday at the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities, which was suspended twice because of weather concerns. Kim, who is winless in 84 career PGA Tour s...
Jul 13, 2018
Lulay returns from knee injury to Lions' starting quarterback role
VANCOUVER - Battered and bruised repeatedly over the course of his career, Travis Lulay is ready to return to action. The slumping B.C. Lions need their veteran quarterback - and Lulay is determined t...
Jul 13, 2018
Montreal Canadiens sign forward Joel Armia to one-year contract
MONTREAL - Forward Joel Armia has signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The contract pays the 25-year-old Finn US$1.85 million. Armia was acquired in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets o...
Jul 13, 2018
Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and Yifan Xu of China ousted in Wimbledon semis
LONDON - Gabriela Dabrowski’s run at Wimbledon is over. The Canadian and partner Yifan Xu of China, seeded sixth, lost 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to No. 12 seeds Nicole Melichar of the U.S., and Kveta Peschk...
Jul 13, 2018
Trash talk expected as Whitecaps battle former teammates in D.C.
VANCOUVER - All friendships will be left on the sidelines this weekend when the Vancouver Whitecaps take the pitch in Washington against D.C. United. Vancouver defender Sean Franklin expects to hear a...
Jul 13, 2018