Category Archives: Sports
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie to embark on cross Canada road trip
TORONTO - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is hitting the road next month. The CFL announced Tuesday Ambrosie will travel across Canada to meet with fans in all its markets in February. Ambrosie’...
Jan 30, 2018
Wolfpack captain Josh McCrone ready to help grow rugby league in North America
Josh McCrone gets two new countries in one in joining the Toronto Wolfpack. The 30-year-old halfback from Temora, Australia, is currently putting the final touches to his family’s new home near ...
Jan 30, 2018
Pistons land Griffin from Clippers as LA sheds another star
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons dramatically shook their struggling roster by acquiring one of the NBA’s top players in Blake Griffin in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. The deal...
Jan 30, 2018
Putin says Russia hopes to turn page on doping at Olympics
MOSCOW - While branding the World Anti-Doping Agency’s key witness a “nutjob,” Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he hopes Russia can soon leave its years of doping scandals behind. There a...
Jan 30, 2018
Attorney for the late Aaron Hernandez writing a book
NEW YORK - The defence attorney for the late Aaron Hernandez is writing a book about the former NFL star and promises “shocking revelations.” Jose Baez’s “Unnecessary Roughness...
Jan 30, 2018
Going, going ... Indians removing Wahoo logo from uniforms
CLEVELAND - A smiling reminder of lazy summer days. An ugly depiction of racism. Beloved by some, reviled by others. Chief Wahoo - the grinning, wide-eyed, feather-wearing logo that has divided baseba...
Jan 30, 2018
OJ Simpson avoids effort to chase down his memorabilia money
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - O.J. Simpson dodged an effort Tuesday to force him to turn over cash he pockets from signing autographs to satisfy a $70 million-plus civil judgment for the 1994 killings of the...
Jan 29, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Monday’s Games NBA Indiana 105 Charlotte 96 Atlanta 105 Minnesota 100 Memphis 120 Phoenix 109 Milwaukee 107 Philadelphia 95 Miami 95 Dallas 88 Boston 111 Denver 110 — AHL All-Star Challeng...
Jan 29, 2018
Monday's Games
Monday’s Games NBA Indiana 105 Charlotte 96 Atlanta 105 Minnesota 100 Memphis 120 Phoenix 109 Milwaukee 107 Philadelphia 95 Miami 95 Dallas 88 Boston 111 Denver 110 — AHL All-Star Challeng...
Jan 29, 2018
House passes bill prompted by sports doctor scandal
WASHINGTON - The House followed up on the sex abuse scandal involving sports doctor Larry Nassar by passing legislation Monday that requires governing bodies for amateur athletics to promptly report a...
Jan 29, 2018