Category Archives: Sports
In cricket-mad India, 1 distant corner is crazy for soccer
KOHIMA, India - An order, sent by Nagaland state officials earlier this month, made clear this was no ordinary time for the state’s power authority. In this corner of India’s far northeast...
Jun 29, 2018
Denis Shapovalov and Milos Raonic lead Canadian singles hopes at Wimbledon
Doubles great Daniel Nestor has had a first-hand look at the star power of fellow Canadian Denis Shapovalov. They have been Davis Cup teammates, occasional practice partners and they’ve even tea...
Jun 29, 2018
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games (All times Eastern) World Cup At Volgograd, Russia Poland 1, Japan 0 At Samara, Russia Colombia 1, Senegal 0 At Saransk, Russia Tunisia 2, Panama 1 At Kaliningrad, Russia Belgiu...
Jun 28, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Thursday’s Games (All times Eastern) World Cup At Volgograd, Russia Poland 1, Japan 0 At Samara, Russia Colombia 1, Senegal 0 At Saransk, Russia Tunisia 2, Panama 1 At Kaliningrad, Russia Belgiu...
Jun 28, 2018
Evans turns tide for Calgary Stampeders in 24-14 win over Ottawa Redblacks
CALGARY - Ciante Evans swung momentum for the Calgary Stampeders at a critical time in a 24-14 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday. His team up 10-7 in the fourth quarter, the Stampeder cornerba...
Jun 28, 2018
Blue Jays trade Pearce, cash considerations to Red Sox for prospect Espinal
The Toronto Blue Jays have sent versatile veteran Steve Pearce as well as cash considerations to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league shortstop Santiago Espinal, the team announced Thursday...
Jun 28, 2018
Sung Hyun Park shoots 66 to take KPMG Women's PGA lead
KILDEER, Ill. - Canada’s Brooke Henderson got off to a tough start at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Thursday after hitting bogeys on her first two holes. But after a pep talk from h...
Jun 28, 2018
Country duo The Reklaws to perform at Grey Cup kickoff show in Edmonton
TORONTO - Canadian country duo The Reklaws will perform at this year’s Grey Cup kickoff show, the CFL announced Thursday. The league made the announcement prior to the start of the Calgary Stamp...
Jun 28, 2018
Iran striker retires from team at 23 after online insults
TEHRAN, Iran - Online bullying has just cost Iran one of its top players. Forward Sardar Azmoun said Thursday that he’s retiring from the national team. The 23-year-old Azmoun was the target of ...
Jun 28, 2018
Brazil court allows prosecution of US swimmer Ryan Lochte
SAO PAULO - The prosecution of U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte for filing a false police report during the 2016 Olympics is back on after a Brazilian court decision this week. During the games in Rio de Jane...
Jun 28, 2018