Category Archives: Sports
Germany seals World Cup place with 3-1 victory in Belfast
BELFAST, Ireland - Defending champion Germany booked its place at next year’s World Cup and stayed perfect in qualifying by beating Northern Ireland 3-1 on Thursday. Sebastian Rudy and Sandro Wa...
Oct 05, 2017
Canada midfielder Scott Arfield wears his heart on his sleeve -- and on his back
ALLISTON, Ont. - Canadian international Scott Arfield wears his heart on his sleeve - and his back. The Scottish-born midfielder wears No. 37 for Burnley as a tribute to former Falkirk teammate Craig ...
Oct 05, 2017
Raptors sign combo guard Norman Powell to a four-year contract extension
TORONTO - At the Toronto Raptors’ media day to kick off the new season, Norman Powell spoke earnestly about the huge opportunity that awaited him. The Raptors have shown faith in the hard-workin...
Oct 05, 2017
Newton apologizes in Twitter video post for sexist comments
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cam Newton apologized Thursday night in a Twitter video post for sexist comments made to a female reporter. “After careful thought, I understand that my word choice was extreme...
Oct 05, 2017
Having made the Canucks, Boeser and Virtanen know the hard part is yet to come
VANCOUVER - Brock Boeser spent some nervous days in his hotel room, wondering if he had done enough in training camp and pre-season to stick with the Vancouver Canucks. Jake Virtanen only realized he ...
Oct 05, 2017
Alouettes DB Tevaughn Campbell to join rugby sevens squad after CFL season
Fresh off a history-making World Series season, Canadian rugby sevens coach Damian McGrath has unveiled a 2017-18 roster that sees some crossover from the 15s team and the inclusion of Montreal Alouet...
Oct 05, 2017
Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Mark Borowiecki to two-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed defenceman Mark Borowiecki to a US$2.4-million, two-year contract extension on Thursday. Borowiecki had three points in a career-high 70 games last season and led t...
Oct 05, 2017
David Goffin, Marin Cilic reach semifinals at Japan Open
TOKYO - David Goffin and Marin Cilic reached the semifinals of the Japan Open in contrasting styles on Friday. Goffin recovered from a 5-2 deficit in the first set and won 10 of the next 11 games to b...
Oct 05, 2017
NFL: QB Newton's response to female reporter 'disrespectful'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cam Newton has “expressed regret” for his response to a female reporter’s question at a news conference Wednesday, a team spokesman said. When Charlotte Observer re...
Oct 05, 2017
Illness forces cancellation of Concordia, Universite de Montreal football game
MONTREAL - A university football game between the Concordia Stingers (4-4) and the Montreal Carabins (7-1) has been cancelled after a bout of gastroenteritis spread through the Carabins locker room. L...
Oct 05, 2017