Category Archives: Sports
Athletes on their toes to help open new studios for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
MONTREAL - Some well-known sports personalities were kept on their toes Tuesday to help open new studios for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. Patrice Bernier of soccer’s Montreal Impact joined a nu...
Sep 12, 2017

Urena hits walkoff RBI single in ninth to lift Blue Jays over Orioles 3-2
TORONTO - Rookie Richard Urena has been showing he’s comfortable at the big league level ever since the Blue Jays called him up earlier this month. He proved it again on Tuesday night. The 21-ye...
Sep 12, 2017
Lakers to retire Kobe Bryant's 2 jersey numbers in December
LOS ANGELES - One retired jersey number just isn’t enough for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers announced Tuesday that they will retire Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 in a cere...
Sep 12, 2017

'Wouldn't be the same to win somewhere else': Sedins remain committed to Canucks
VANCOUVER - Heading into the final year of their contracts with the Vancouver Canucks, Henrik and Daniel Sedin penned a passionate letter to fans on the eve of training camp. In the piece that appeare...
Sep 12, 2017

Danica Patrick done at Stewart-Haas after '17, future unsure
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Danica Patrick, the only female driver at NASCAR’s top level, is likely at the end of her driving career after a sponsorship shake-up left her without a ride at Stewart-Haas Ra...
Sep 12, 2017

Linebacker Alex Singleton an impact player in Calgary Stampeders secondary
CALGARY - A torrid pace in tackles combined with long hair erupting from his helmet in post-play celebration poses, Alex Singleton is having a CFL season that commands attention. The Calgary Stampeder...
Sep 12, 2017

Riders coach Jones said veteran quarterback Glenn's injured hand feeling better
Chris Jones had a little good news Tuesday regarding the status of starter Kevin Glenn. The Saskatchewan head coach/GM told reporters Glenn’s injured right hand was feeling better but said he re...
Sep 12, 2017
Cirkunov-Teixeira light-heavyweight UFC fight shifted from Brazil to Winnipeg
TORONTO - A light heavyweight bout between Toronto’s Misha Cirkunov and Glover Teixeira has been shifted to the Dec. 16 “Fight Night” show in Winnipeg. The two were originally slated...
Sep 12, 2017
Toronto FC's Altidore, Giovinco listed as day-to-day after leaving weekend game
Toronto FC forwards Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco were listed as day-to-day after skipping on-field training Tuesday. Both players left Saturday’s 4-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes ea...
Sep 12, 2017
Blue Jays reinstate catcher Russell Martin from 10-day disabled list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated catcher Russell Martin from the disabled list on Tuesday ahead of their game against the Baltimore Orioles. Martin hasn’t played since Aug. 11 when he ...
Sep 12, 2017