Category Archives: Sports
Irish-born backs face off as Canada and U.S. bid for Rugby World Cup berth
Rugby took fly half Shane O’Leary from his native Ireland to France. Thanks to his mother’s New Brunswick roots, it has brought him to Canada. And strangely enough, he now finds himself pi...
Jun 28, 2017
Canadian men's, women's curling championships to include a wild-card team
OTTAWA - A 16th team has been added to next year’s Canadian men’s and women’s curling championships, and it will have to win its way in via a wild-card game. Curling Canada revamped ...
Jun 28, 2017
Raptors promote Bobby Webster to general manager in wake of Weltman departure
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have promoted Bobby Webster to general manager following the departure of Jeff Weltman to the Magic last month. Webster moves into the job after working as the team’...
Jun 28, 2017
Filly Holy Helena tabbed as early favourite for $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Luis Contreras has been here before. The Mexican-born jockey will lead early 3-1 favourite Holy Helena into the $1-million Queen’s Plate on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack. The dark bay i...
Jun 28, 2017
Knicks, Phil Jackson part ways after dismal 3-year run
NEW YORK - Phil Jackson wanted to trade Carmelo Anthony and wouldn’t rule out dealing Kristaps Porzingis. Turns out, Jackson is the one leaving. Jackson is out as New York Knicks president after...
Jun 28, 2017
'Big 4' given top 4 seedings at Wimbledon; Kerber also No. 1
LONDON - The “Big 4” of men’s tennis were given the four highest seedings for this year’s tournament at Wimbledon. No. 1-ranked Andy Murray, the defending champion, is the top-...
Jun 28, 2017
UK charges 6 in Hillsborough stadium tragedy that killed 96
LONDON - Prosecutors charged a former senior police commander with manslaughter Wednesday in the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster that left 96 people dead - long-awaited vindication for the families...
Jun 28, 2017
The Latest: Hillsborough: May: families feel mixed emotions
LONDON - The Latest on Britain’s 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster that left 96 people dead (all times local): 12:35 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May says this is a “day of really ...
Jun 28, 2017
Tuesday's Games
Tuesday’s Games Canadian Soccer Championship Second Leg Toronto 2 Montreal 1 (Toronto wins series 3-2) MLB American League Baltimore 3 Toronto 1 Detroit 5 Kansas City 3 Boston 9 Minnesota 2 Texa...
Jun 28, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games Canadian Soccer Championship Second Leg Toronto 2 Montreal 1 (Toronto wins series 3-2) MLB American League Baltimore 3 Toronto 1 Detroit 5 Kansas City 3 Boston 9 Minnesota 2 Texa...
Jun 28, 2017