Category Archives: Sports
Beterbiev elimination bout cancelled after Montreal fighter refused U.S. visa
Montreal-based boxer Artur Beterbiev was refused a visa to fight in the United States, forcing the cancellation of his scheduled title-elimination match with German Enrico Koelling, promoter Yvon Mich...
Jul 13, 2017
O'Dette new head coach of Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds
SEATTLE - The Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds have named Matt O’Dette the team’s new head coach. The 41-year-old from Toronto was promoted after three seasons as an ass...
Jul 13, 2017
DJ Kennington plays balancing act between family, plowing snow and Daytona 500
TORONTO - DJ Kennington always comes prepared to drive, whether it’s racing at 300 kilometres per hour at the Daytona 500 or clearing snow off Ontario’s highways. Kennington, who in Februa...
Jul 13, 2017
Raonic no match for in-form Federer in Wimbledon quarter-final loss
LONDON - In a Wimbledon rematch, Milos Raonic proved to be no match for Roger Federer. The third-seeded Swiss great, trying for a record eighth Wimbledon title, systematically dismantled Raonic in qua...
Jul 13, 2017
Pop singer Alice says giggle during all-star game anthem caused by 'excitement'
MIAMI - Canadian pop singer Jocelyn Alice says she giggled while singing O Canada before Tuesday’s MLB all-star game because she was “overcome with excitement.” Calling the experienc...
Jul 13, 2017
Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif feels Miller is worthy of Top-100 ranking
TORONTO - He’s not big on the format, but Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif believes Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is worthy of being selected second overall on the NFL&#...
Jul 13, 2017
Freestyle moguls event moves from Val St. Come to Mont-Tremblant
MONTREAL - A freestyle skiing World Cup formerly held at Val St. Come, Que., will be staged at Mont-Tremblant, Que., for the next five years, organizers announced Wednesday. Men’s and women̵...
Jul 13, 2017
It no longer counts: All-Star result won't matter in October
MIAMI - The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz. Yadier Molina didn’t mind them, either. And come Game 1 of the World Series in October, no one will be harkening back to...
Jul 13, 2017
Derek Jeter's sister is co-authoring a motivational book
NEW YORK - An upcoming book from Derek Jeter’s imprint is co-written by someone close to the former Yankees shortstop: His sister Sharlee Jeter. Jeter Publishing told The Associated Press on Wed...
Jul 13, 2017
Querrey tops Murray at Wimbledon; Djokovic out; Federer wins
LONDON - The first portentous sign of trouble for Andy Murray, surprisingly enough, came right as the two-time Wimbledon champion constructed an ample lead over Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Wednes...
Jul 13, 2017