Category Archives: Sports
Spieth back in his comfort zone at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods attracted most of the attention. Jordan Spieth caused the most concern. Opening day at the Masters had a wide-open feel until Spieth hit his stride Thursday afternoon. He sa...
Apr 05, 2018
Canada's Gushue loses to U.S., looks for playoff peak in men's world curling
LAS VEGAS - A spot in the playoffs secured at the men’s world curling championship, Canada’s Brad Gushue says his team has work to do to peak for them. The defending champions were 8-2 beh...
Apr 05, 2018
Garcia's Masters defence all but over after carding a 13 on 15th hole
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Defending champion Sergio Garcia has made history - not the good kind - in the opening round of the Masters. Garcia carded a 13 on the par-5 15th after hitting four shots into the water...
Apr 05, 2018
McGregor involved in backstage melee ahead of UFC 223
UFC star Conor McGregor has turned himself into police in the wake of a backstage melee he instigated that has forced the removal of three fights off UFC’s biggest card of the year. Video footag...
Apr 05, 2018
Two confident clubs collide as Impact face Revolution at Gillette Stadium
Montreal Impact coach Remi Garde and his New England Revolution counterpart Brad Friedel have had similar effect on the teams they took over this season. Both made major player changes, banishing some...
Apr 05, 2018
Sens' Gaborik recovering after undergoing back surgery to repair herniated disc
Ottawa Senators forward Marian Gaborik is recovering after undergoing back surgery Thursday to repair a herniated disc. The 36-year-old Slovak, who has 21 points in 46 games this season, hasn’t ...
Apr 05, 2018
"Paterno" movie a polarizing story with unanswered questions
“Paterno” aims to tell the polarizing story of a legend’s fall, when the most essential question can never be answered. The HBO movie directed by Barry Levinson debuts Saturday and s...
Apr 05, 2018
Veteran trainer Casse chasing Kentucky Derby dream with Canadian-bred Flameaway
A win at the 2018 Kentucky Derby would fulfil a decades-long dream for Mark Casse and cement his reputation as one of Canada’s top thoroughbred trainers. Casse is continuing his long-time pursui...
Apr 05, 2018
Teenage swimmer Taylor Ruck picks up gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games
GOLD COAST, Australia - Taylor Ruck has been surprising people for months. On Thursday she surprised herself. The 17-year-old phenom from Kelowna, B.C., won the 200-metre freestyle final in a Commonwe...
Apr 05, 2018
WWE's 'Luscious' Johnny Valiant killed crossing street
PITTSBURGH - Former professional wrestling champion “Luscious” Johnny Valiant has died after being struck crossing a street in a Pittsburgh suburb. The Allegheny County medical examiner sa...
Apr 05, 2018