Category Archives: Sports
Hall of Famer's widow causes stir with memorabilia auction
PITTSBURGH - The family of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Stargell said it is hurt and angry that his widow is auctioning his memorabilia, including his World Series ring and his National League MVP aw...
May 24, 2017
Man United beats Ajax 2-0, wins Europa League
STOCKHOLM - A guttural roar of “Manchester, Manchester” thundered around the Friends Arena at the full-time whistle. Purely in soccer terms, Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Ajax in ...
May 24, 2017
Canada's Justin Jackson withdraws from NBA draft to return to Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland sophomore Justin Jackson, who would have been one of Canada’s top prospects in the NBA draft, has decided to stay in school. The six-foot-seven forward from Toronto ...
May 24, 2017
Senators believe they can defy expectations again with first Game 7 win
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have had a knack for doing the unexpected this post-season. They’ll need to do it one more time to advance to their first Stanley Cup final in a decade. The Senators...
May 24, 2017
Ex-aide to soccer federation leader pleads guilty in scandal
NEW YORK - A former aide to the president of the North American professional soccer federation pleaded guilty Wednesday to a single charge - money laundering conspiracy - in a worldwide soccer scandal...
May 24, 2017
Goins' slam 1 of 4 HRs for Blue Jays in 8-4 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE - Ryan Goins left a strong impression in what might be his last game as the Toronto Blue Jays’ regular shortstop. A grand slam could help Goins continue to get playing time once the in...
May 24, 2017
David Beckham on US Soccer Hall of Fame ballot
CHICAGO - English midfielder David Beckham, who won a pair of Major League Soccer titles with the LA Galaxy, is among the first-time candidates on the 33-player ballot for the U.S. National Soccer Hal...
May 24, 2017
Mathew Barzal and Co. leave lasting impression on Seattle Thunderbirds franchise
WINDSOR, Ont. - When the Seattle Thunderbirds fell 7-0 on Tuesday to the Saint John Sea Dogs at the Memorial Cup, it signalled the last time the franchise’s core would play together. It’s ...
May 24, 2017

At age 37, veteran quarterback Ricky Ray still has the desire to play football
TORONTO - He sports a large brace on his left knee and is five months shy of his 38th birthday. But the idea of eluding large men intent on causing him bodily harm still appeals to Ricky Ray. Ray was ...
May 24, 2017
Vancouver-born fighter Angela Lee to defend MMA title in Singapore
Some 2 1/2 months after a successful first title defence, Vancouver-born MMA fighter Angela Lee puts her One Championship atomweight crown on the line Friday in Singapore against Brazilian kickboxer I...
May 24, 2017