Category Archives: Sports
Nebraska offensive lineman Knevel tops CFL Scouting Bureau's top-20 list
TORONTO - Nebraska offensive lineman David Knevel opens the season as the CFL Scouting Bureau’s top-ranked prospect for the league’s 2018 draft. The six-foot-nine, 315-pound native of Bram...
Aug 30, 2017
Canadian men's rugby team drops to all-time low of No. 24 in world rankings
TORONTO - Canada has dropped to an all-time low in the World Rugby rankings at No. 24. New Zealand tops the table followed by England, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. The Canadian men are sandwic...
Aug 30, 2017
Hamilton Tiger-Cats work out Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have worked out Johnny Manziel but aren’t close to signing the former Heisman Trophy winner. Kent Austin, Hamilton’s vice-president of football operation...
Aug 30, 2017
Toronto Wolfpack prosper in debut season despite bizarre blows to small roster
TORONTO - While the Toronto Wolfpack remain on track for promotion, there have been more than a few bumps along the way for the fledgling rugby league team. In addition to the normal run-of-the-mill i...
Aug 30, 2017
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Hamelin to lead Canada's 2018 short-track team
MONTREAL - Three-time Olympic gold medallist Charles Hamelin will lead a veteran Canadian short-track speedskating team to the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The native of Sainte-Julie...
Aug 30, 2017
Alouettes host Redblacks with both teams looking to make a move in the CFL East
MONTREAL - Looking to turn the page on the first nine games of their season, the Montreal Alouettes start the second half of the year with a crucial divisional matchup. The Alouettes host the Ottawa R...
Aug 30, 2017
Canada's Denis Shapovalov advances into third round of U.S. Open after upset win
NEW YORK - Playing under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday night was an intimidating task for Denis Shapovalov. But as he has on several occasions already this year, the 18-year-ol...
Aug 30, 2017
Mariners bolster staff, get RHP Mike Leake from Cardinals
SEATTLE - The Mariners acquired right-hander Mike Leake from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday for minor league infielder Rayder Ascanio as Seattle tries to bolster its beleaguered starting rotatio...
Aug 30, 2017
Winnipeg trio Harris, Nichols and Leggett named CFL's top performers for August
TORONTO - Running back Andrew Harris, quarterback Matt Nichols and defensive back Maurice Leggett of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were named the CFL’s top performers for August on Wednesday. Harris...
Aug 30, 2017
Bank gets naming rights to hockey rink shown in 'Slap Shot'
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A regional bank is paying $720,000 for naming rights to a Pennsylvania hockey rink made famous in the cult hockey comedy “Slap Shot.” The deal means the building will now ...
Aug 30, 2017