Category Archives: Sports

Veteran Lawrence more than fine with Ticats opening another season versus Argos
HAMILTON - For the third time in five years, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will open their regular season against the arch-rival Toronto Argonauts. That’s just fine with linebacker Simoni Lawrence. Ha...
Jun 19, 2017
Rising Canadian tennis star Auger-Aliassime is in illustrious company
Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime launched himself into illustrious company when he won the Open de Sopra Steria in Lyon, France on Sunday. At 16 years and 10 months, the Montrealer became the seve...
Jun 19, 2017
Canadian IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe rolling on and off the track
TORONTO - Canada’s James Hinchcliffe feels quite comfortable racing at speeds a regular driver can’t even begin to contemplate. It’s when he’s negotiating traffic off the IndyC...
Jun 19, 2017
Vegas likely to lack star power and scoring in early NHL existence
When it constructed rules for the upcoming expansion draft, the NHL tried to ensure at least one thing: that the Vegas Golden Knights weren’t immediately terrible. The list of available players ...
Jun 19, 2017
QB Harris ready to shoulder offensive load for Redblacks as 'the guy'
OTTAWA - Trevor Harris won’t call the Redblacks his team, but much of Ottawa’s success or failure this season will fall at his feet. The 30-year-old Harris will be a starting quarterback f...
Jun 19, 2017
Toronto FC and Montreal Impact renew rivalry, this time with trophy on the line
TORONTO - Emotions run deep when Toronto FC plays in Montreal, so perhaps it’s not surprising that midfielder Jonathan Osorio was a little unsettled at finding himself in the Impact dressing roo...
Jun 19, 2017
Canada's Jarvis running for president of International Paralympic Committee
BONN, Germany - Canada’s Patrick Jarvis is running for president of the International Paralympic Committee. The 58-year-old from Calgary is up against Brazil’s Andrew Parsons, Denmark̵...
Jun 19, 2017

Durant, Jackson, Olafioye added in major shakeup of Alouettes by new GM Reed
MONTREAL - After missing the playoffs for a second straight year, the Montreal Alouettes were due for a shakeup. What they got was more like an earthquake. A new general manager, a new quarterback and...
Jun 19, 2017
Canada drops 3-1 decision to Dutch in field hockey's World League Semi-Final
LONDON - Scott Tupper scored the lone goal for Canada’s men’s field hockey team in a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the World League Semi-Final on Monday. The 30-year-old from Vancouver co...
Jun 19, 2017
Veteran Ray impressed with new Argos coach Trestman's attention to detail
TORONTO - Ricky Ray isn’t sure what the Toronto Argonauts’ identity will be in 2017, but he’s certain the team will be prepared for each game it plays under new coach Marc Trestman. ...
Jun 19, 2017