Category Archives: Sports
'It's where we want to be': Vancouver Whitecaps aiming to stay tops in MLS West
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps like their view from the top. Now it’s a matter of staying there. The club moved into first place in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference standings ...
Sep 15, 2017
Winnipeg Jets goalie Steve Mason says there's a lot to be excited about
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets are hoping veteran goaltender Steve Mason can help accomplish two things with his new team: fix the current issues in net, and help the franchise’s future in the cre...
Sep 15, 2017
Russia doping tension marks final day of IOC meetings
LIMA, Peru - The raw feelings created by the Russian doping scandal spilled onto the floor and into the hallways of the International Olympic Committee meetings Friday, with less than five months unti...
Sep 15, 2017
Much-travelled David Schlemko looks to find home on Canadiens defence
BROSSARD, Que. - David Schlemko has worn a lot of jerseys in recent years but he hopes to have finally found one that lasts with the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old defenceman is on his seventh te...
Sep 15, 2017
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley quietly compiling spectacular MLS season
Others may get the headlines but Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley is quietly compiling a spectacular MLS season. Bradley leads the league in ball recoveries (259) this season as well as passes per g...
Sep 15, 2017
Toronto Wolfpack coach willing to give his players a second chance
Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley prides himself on being a good judge of character. Director of rugby Brian Noble, who has seen rugby league from every viewpoint, also knows what to look for in a pl...
Sep 15, 2017
Butler, Laing return to Argos defence in time to face Edmonton Eskimos
TORONTO - Corey Chamblin has his sack artist back. Defensive linemen Victor Butler and Cleyon Laing return Saturday when Toronto (4-7) hosts the Edmonton Eskimos (7-4) at BMO Field. The two players, w...
Sep 15, 2017
Lessons learned: Nazem Kadri embracing veteran role with Maple Leafs
TORONTO - In March 2015, Nazem Kadri had his most humiliating experience as a Toronto Maple Leaf. After showing up late to a team meeting on a Sunday morning, interim coach Peter Horachek suspended Ka...
Sep 15, 2017
Person familiar with matter to AP: MLB review of umpire hit
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball is reviewing how an umpire got hit this week by a pitch that a catcher missed in a game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians, a person familiar with the si...
Sep 15, 2017
Slumping Impact can't waste chance for win against expansion Minnesota
MONTREAL - It is desperation time for the Montreal Impact. Sitting five points out of a playoff spot with seven games to go, victory is vital when the Impact play host to lowly Minnesota United on Sat...
Sep 15, 2017