Category Archives: Sports
Canada's Brooke Henderson wins Meijer LPGA Classic
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Brooke Henderson made it a special Father’s Day. With father and coach Dave Henderson and other family members watching, the 19-year-old Canadian won the Meijer LPGA Classi...
Jun 18, 2017
Toronto FC young striker Jordan Hamilton looks to make the most of his chances
TORONTO - Two shots, two goals. Jordan Hamilton has made the most of his 64 minutes of league action with Toronto FC this year. The latest was a delightful glancing header that sealed Toronto’s ...
Jun 18, 2017
De Grasse runs blistering - but wind-aided - 9.69 to win in Stockholm
A stiff breeze may have kept sprint star Andre De Grasse from a Canadian record. But with his blistering victory in the 100 metres at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm on Sunday, the 22-year-old fr...
Jun 18, 2017
Vegas Golden Knights play long game at NHL expansion draft, focus on future
The Vegas Golden Knights played the long game in constructing the base of their first very NHL roster. Knights general manager George McPhee went heavy on defenders and short on high-end help in selec...
Jun 18, 2017
Techera's free kick helps Whitecaps salvage 1-1 draw after difficult week
VANCOUVER - Cristian Techera added a silver lining to the Vancouver Whitecaps’ roller-coaster week. The pint-size Uruguayan scored on a beautiful free kick in the 74th minute as Vancouver fought...
Jun 17, 2017
Miller drives Fear The Dragon to $1-million Pepsi North America Cup win
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Dave Miller obviously made the right decision. The American drove Fear The Dragon to a sixth straight victory Saturday night, capturing his second straight $1-million Pepsi North...
Jun 17, 2017
BMO Field becoming a fortress for TFC, with D.C. United the latest victim
TORONTO - It’s taken Toronto FC 11 seasons to notch its 100th regular-season win but the victories are coming quickly these days. Especially at home. Second-half goals by Jozy Altidore and Jorda...
Jun 17, 2017
Spector, Orlando City rally for 3-3 tie with Impact
ORLANDO, Fla. - Jonathan Spector scored his first MLS goal and Orlando City rallied for a 3-3 draw with the Montreal Impact on Saturday night. Ignacio Piatti struck twice for the Impact (4-4-6), who a...
Jun 17, 2017
Thompson takes 1-shot lead in Meijer Classic, Canada's Henderson tied for second
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Brooke Henderson wasn’t complaining about her position on the leaderboard after dropping down into a tie for second place at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Saturday. The 19-yea...
Jun 17, 2017
Canada beats Puerto Rico, reaches final at Americas under-16 championship
FORMOSA, Argentina - Canada is heading back to the final at the FIBA Americas under-16 championship. Cashius McNeilly had 23 points and nine rebounds as the Canadians downed Puerto Rico 81-66 on Satur...
Jun 17, 2017