Category Archives: Sports
Scotiabank Arena in Toronto to host UFC 231
The UFC is returning to Toronto. The mixed-martial arts company announced on Twitter that UFC 231 will be held at Scotiabank Arena, previously known as Air Canada Centre, on Dec. 8. No details about t...
Jul 06, 2018
Canada tops Turkey 73-46 for 2nd win at Edmonton Grads International Classic
EDMONTON - Michelle Plouffe scored a game-high 15 points and hauled in six rebounds to lead Canada to its second consecutive victory over Turkey with a 73-46 drubbing at the Edmonton Grads Internation...
Jul 06, 2018
Trevor Harris throws 3 TDs to lift Redblacks over Alouettes 28-18
MONTREAL - The Ottawa Redblacks were quite convincing in their bid to rebound from a tough defeat. Trevor Harris put the game out of reach with touchdown passes to J.C. Beaulieu, Brad Sinopoli and Noe...
Jul 06, 2018
Justin Smoak hits three-run blast as Blue Jays overpower Yankees 6-2
TORONTO - Justin Smoak has been trying not to overcomplicate his approach at the plate. And he’s found success in that simplicity. Smoak homered in a five-run second inning that forced an early ...
Jul 06, 2018
Edmonton-Vancouver T20 match called off due to wet grounds
TORONTO - The Global T20 Canada match between the Edmonton Royals and Vancouver Knights was cancelled Friday due to wet conditions at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club caused by a thunderstorm the previous ...
Jul 06, 2018
Brown, Boateng, De Grasse finish 1-2-3 in tight Canadian 100-metre final
OTTAWA - The country’s eight fastest sprinters crossed the line in one big blur, leaving the Terry Fox Stadium crowd in suspense and meet announcers lost over who was the actual winner. Toronto&...
Jul 06, 2018
Pressure is on Bombers O-line to protect returning quarterback Nichols
WINNIPEG - Matt Nichols could be feeling the heat from more than a scorching Saturday weather forecast. The Blue Bombers starting quarterback is finally making his season debut against the B.C. Lions ...
Jul 06, 2018
Vancouver coach Robinson says Whitecaps need to execute on ample opportunities
VANCOUVER - Carl Robinson is fine with the number of chances the Vancouver Whitecaps have been creating lately. Finishing them off has been another story. While the Whitecaps coach said he was happy w...
Jul 06, 2018
Belgium eliminates Brazil, advances to World Cup semifinals
KAZAN, Russia - Neymar used Brazil’s famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn’t hide their relief. Belgium re...
Jul 06, 2018
Eric Lamaze, Fine Lady on solid footing ahead of world equestrian games
CALGARY - Fine Lady is in fine form, so much so that Eric Lamaze wishes the world equestrian games were sooner rather than later. The “fantastic little mare” and Lamaze, who combined for a...
Jul 06, 2018