Category Archives: Sports
Turkish soccer imposes temporary bans on 102 players over betting scandal
ISTANBUL (AP) - Turkey's soccer federation temporarily banned 102 players from playing in matches over a betting scandal on Thursday. The players were referred to the Turkish Football Federation's Pro...
Nov 13, 2025
Rock League walks back travel plans for pro curling startup, won't go overseas
The Curling Group is walking back some of its initial travel plans for the professional Rock League that's set to debut this spring. TCG, which also owns the Grand Slam of Curling circuit, has decided...
Nov 13, 2025
Riders' original Gainer the Gopher reflects on fans, fun and donning a stinky suit
One of Don Hewitt's core memories from three years as the furry, minuscule mascot of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the late 1970s can be summed up in two letters - P.U. "They'd wash the suit once at...
Nov 13, 2025
Roslovic's OT goal lifts Oilers over Flyers 2-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers....
Nov 12, 2025
Roslovic scores in OT as Oilers defeat Flyers 2-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers....
Nov 12, 2025
Dabrowski and Routliffe end tennis partnership after three WTA doubles titles in 2025
Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and doubles partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand have split up as a team. The pairing won three doubles titles together in 2025, winning in Stuttgart, Cincinnati and at th...
Nov 12, 2025
Guardians' Antonetti focusing on improving team as Clase and Ortiz face charges
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Cleveland Guardians executive Chris Antonetti is sticking with the same approach that he adopted when pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were placed on non-disciplinary paid leave...
Nov 12, 2025
A.J. Ouellette ready to rumble for Roughriders vs. Alouettes in Grey Cup
WINNIPEG - Saskatchewan Roughriders running back A.J. Ouellette is nicknamed 'Thor' in part because he wields a hammer associated with Norse god of thunder. "The hammer is here, yes, it's in the locke...
Nov 12, 2025
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
Paul Skenes' meteoric rise to the top is complete. The young Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, becoming the first pitcher in 40 y...
Nov 12, 2025
Canadian men look to leave a marker in 2025 home finale against Ecuador
TORONTO - Canada's men's soccer team hopes to lay down a marker in its final home outing of 2025 when it hosts Ecuador on Thursday at BMO Field. It won't be easy against a South American side ranked 2...
Nov 12, 2025