Category Archives: Sports

Thunder star Russell Westbrook signs extension
OKLAHOMA CITY - Russell Westbrook is staying with the Thunder. The superstar point guard and reigning NBA MVP has signed a contract extension to remain in Oklahoma City, the team announced Friday. ESP...
Sep 29, 2017

NHL preview: Five goalies to keep an eye on for the 2017-18 season
TORONTO - There are some goaltenders this season chasing milestones, others trying to bounce back from a disappointing season, while others are looking to make a good impression on a new home. Here ar...
Sep 29, 2017
Tanaka strikes out 15 as Yanks beat Toronto 4-0
NEW YORK - Masahiro Tanaka walked off the mound and tipped his cap to fans after one of his most dominant performances since signing with the New York Yankees in January 2014. He struck out 15 over se...
Sep 29, 2017
Man City striker Sergio Aguero breaks his rib in car crash
MANCHESTER, England - Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero confirmed he broke a rib after being involved in a car accident in the Netherlands two days before his team’s biggest Premier League g...
Sep 29, 2017

Impact coch Biello says players are fighting 'for their jobs' as season draws to close
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact may not be mathematically eliminated from MLS playoff contention, but it seems coach Mauro Biello is already closing the book on this season and looking ahead to next ye...
Sep 29, 2017

Eskimos hope bye week rest will help them rediscover winning ways against Bombers
EDMONTON - The last time the Eskimos faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton was on a season-opening seven-game winning streak and looked like the team to beat in the CFL West. Sure, the margin of v...
Sep 29, 2017

From McDavid's Oilers to Matthews' Leafs, Canadian NHL teams are on the rise
It was just two seasons ago that, for the first time in 46 years, not a single Canadian team qualified for the NHL playoffs. Now, not only are nearly all of the NHL’s seven Canadian squads decen...
Sep 29, 2017

Altidore good to go for Toronto FC but Giovinco not quite ready to return
TORONTO - A wet, miserable training session had most Toronto FC players running for cover as soon as it ended Friday. But not striker Jozy Altidore. The U.S. international, healthy again after missing...
Sep 29, 2017
Stampeders look to clinch home playoff game with victory over struggling Als
No other CFL team has been able to match what the Montreal Alouettes did July 24. Montreal beat Calgary 30-23 at McGill Stadium that night, halting the Stampeders’ 19-game regular-season win str...
Sep 29, 2017

Zambrano names young squad for El Salvador friendly with four new call-ups
TORONTO - Canada coach Octavio Zambrano’s search for young talent continues. Zambrano has named four first-time call-ups to the senior team in his 23-man roster for an Oct. 8 friendly with El Sa...
Sep 29, 2017