Category Archives: Sports
Time in Toronto were best years of Doug Flutie's pro football career
TORONTO - It was only two years, but Doug Flutie calls his time in Toronto the most enjoyable of his illustrious 21-year career. Flutie, 54, led Toronto to consecutive Grey Cup titles in 1996-97 befor...
Jul 19, 2017
De Grasse coach: "If anyone deserves the right to choose the field, it's Bolt."
The world championships in London will be the final meeting between Andre De Grasse and Usain Bolt. The Jamaican superstar made sure of that. There were talks of De Grasse racing the 100 metres at Fri...
Jul 19, 2017
Austin dismisses Jones's allegation Ticats had insider knowledge before game
HAMILTON - Kent Austin dismissed allegations from Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach/GM Chris Jones that the Hamilton Tiger-Cats used insider information prior to their meeting earlier this month. On...
Jul 19, 2017
ECHL's Brampton Beast looking to add local investors to ownership group
TORONTO - The Brampton Beast have made strides over three seasons in the ECHL. Now the team is looking for local investors to join the club in its push to take things to a higher level. Community memb...
Jul 19, 2017
Hamilton Tiger-Cats face unbeaten Edmonton Eskimos in quest of first win
HAMILTON - It’s been a miserable start to the CFL season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but head coach Kent Austin has a simple cure for much of what’s ailing his club. And that’s secu...
Jul 19, 2017
Helicopter carrying WWE exec makes emergency ocean landing
GILGO BEACH, N.Y. - A helicopter carrying the son of World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon made an emergency landing Wednesday in the ocean off New York, and neither the pilot nor passenger ...
Jul 19, 2017
Eric Lamaze, Fine Lady defend title at World Equestrian Festival in Aachen
AACHEN, Germany - Canada’s Eric Lamaze and Fine Lady won a jump-off to defend their title in a lucrative show-jumping class Wednesday at the World Equestrian Festival. The Olympic bronze medalli...
Jul 19, 2017
Aru falters, Froome soars in thin air of the Alps
BRIANCON, France - One series of giant Tour de France mountains out of the way. One more to come. And one less rival for race leader Chris Froome to watch quite so closely. By sticking like fly-paper ...
Jul 19, 2017
Toronto Wolfpack begin Super 8s playoff round July 30 against York Knights
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack will open the Super 8s playoffs July 30 at the York City Knights with two more away games to come before four straight at home. The first-year Wolfpack (15-0-0) topped t...
Jul 19, 2017
Marcel Kittel abandons Tour de France
SERRE-CHEVALIER, France - Green jersey holder Marcel Kittel has abandoned the Tour de France after crashing during the first climb of Stage 17 in the Alps. TV footage showed Kittel being treated by th...
Jul 19, 2017