Category Archives: Sports
Wayne Gretzky takes to the ice again in a rare alumni game in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Wayne Gretzky says he doesn’t lace up his skates much these days. The Great One will make a rare return to the ice Saturday to play alongside other former Edmonton Oilers greats again...
Oct 21, 2016
Impact look to end season with win over Revs, but also need Orlando to beat D.C.
MONTREAL - They will need help, but the Montreal Impact will be gunning for home field advantage in the playoffs when they face the New England Revolution in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday. If the fifth...
Oct 21, 2016
NFL puts Giants' Brown on 'exempt' list pending abuse probe
LONDON - The NFL placed Josh Brown on paid leave Friday hours after coach Ben McAdoo struggled to answer questions about how the New York Giants might discipline the kicker for abusing his wife. In a ...
Oct 21, 2016
Indians fans pitch in with wedding gifts for rookie Merritt
CLEVELAND - The guest list for Ryan Merritt’s upcoming wedding could be growing. Cleveland’s rookie pitcher has made a lot of new friends. A most improbable October hero for the Indians, M...
Oct 21, 2016
MacArthur says patience will be key as he recovers from fourth concussion
OTTAWA - Clarke MacArthur reported to the Ottawa Senators’ training camp healthy and excited for the season. He never imagined his plans would be derailed in a simple intra-squad scrimmage. Spea...
Oct 21, 2016
Toronto Blue Jays hope to get over ALCS hump next year after falling short again
TORONTO - When you get past the potential departure of two of the team’s top sluggers, there is plenty to like about the future of the Toronto Blue Jays. Yes, Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista...
Oct 21, 2016
Toronto FC looks to ease MLS playoff path by securing first-round bye
TORONTO - With the Blue Jays out of the playoffs, Toronto FC now has a chance to grab its share of the post-season spotlight. “(Head coach) Greg (Vanney) said something about it the start of thi...
Oct 21, 2016
Neymar signs contract extension with Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona forward Neymar signed a three-year contract extension on Friday, tying him to the Spanish champion until 2021. Barcelona announced Neymar’s agreement to the terms of...
Oct 21, 2016
Ex-coach calls his ban from Penn State facilities 'wrong'
BELLEFONTE, Pa. - The former Penn State assistant football coach suing Penn State told jurors Friday he was angered when told he could not return to team facilities after being put on leave the week J...
Oct 21, 2016
Roughriders look to continue season-ending surge against visiting Alouettes
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes have similar records, but their recent play shows two teams going in different directions heading into Saturday’s match at Mosaic Sta...
Oct 21, 2016