Category Archives: Sports
Kang zeroes in on first pro win - and it would be major
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. - Danielle Kang won back-to-back majors as an amateur yet she’s never cracked the winner’s circle in her half-dozen years as a pro. The 24-year-old Californian took a ...
Jun 30, 2017
Sheanon Williams cleared to return to Vancouver Whitecaps after assault charge
VANCOUVER - Defender Sheanon Williams was cleared to return to Vancouver Whitecaps activities and competition on Friday following an assessment by Major League Soccer’s substance abuse and behav...
Jun 30, 2017
Blue Jays reinstate Rule 5 pick Sparkman from 60-day disabled list
TORONTO - Blue Jays Rule 5 draft pick Glenn Sparkman didn’t even notice he had broken the thumb on his pitching hand when it first happened at spring training four months ago. Sparkman and a gro...
Jun 30, 2017
Messi to marry childhood sweetheart in Argentina hometown
ROSARIO, Argentina - Lionel Messi and his childhood sweetheart are getting ready for their marriage in his Argentine hometown of Rosario at a ceremony attended by some of the biggest names in world so...
Jun 30, 2017
Flames GM Brad Treliving keeps up torrid pace re-signing Michael Stone
CALGARY - General manager Brad Treliving didn’t wait until the start of unrestricted free agency to fill the Calgary Flames’ needs. The most aggressive GM in the NHL in recent days kept up...
Jun 30, 2017
Caps coach Robinson does not cherish memories of battle with German star
VANCOUVER - Carl Robinson does not exactly have fond memories of playing against Bastian Schweinsteiger. “He was probably the hardest player I’ve played against,” said Robinson, a We...
Jun 30, 2017
Saskatchewan-born offensive lineman LaBatte, Neufeld to open new CFL chapter in Regina
REGINA - Brendon LaBatte and Patrick Neufeld will help launch a new era of CFL football in Regina when their teams face off in the first regular-season game at the city’s new Mosiac Stadium on S...
Jun 30, 2017
Norma "Dusty" Brandel honoured for NASCAR coverage
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Longtime racing writer Norma “Dusty” Brandel has won the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR media excellence. NASCAR officials made the announcement Friday at Daytona Inter...
Jun 30, 2017
Impact in last-place battle with D.C.; wary of letdown after TFC series
MONTREAL - After a nasty and unsuccessful Voyageurs Cup clash with rival Toronto FC, it’s back to regular business for the Montreal Impact. In this case, it’ll be the battle to get out of ...
Jun 30, 2017
Victoria teenager Quinn Ngawati impresses Toronto Wolfpack, could make debut
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack liked what they saw in Quinn Ngawati during tryouts last year. And the Victoria teenager has continued to impress after joining the fledgling rugby league club mid-seaso...
Jun 30, 2017