Category Archives: Sports
On heels of 10th place finish in Rio, Gillis takes aim at Canadian record
TORONTO - Eric Gillis will take another stab at Canada’s longstanding marathon record on Sunday, but this time he’s got nothing to lose. The 36-year-old from Antigonish, N.S., will make hi...
Oct 14, 2016
Oleksiak leads host Canadian team into world short-course swim championship
OTTAWA - Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak headlines the host Canadian team for the world short-course swimming championship in Windsor, Ont. The quadruple medallist in Rio will be joined by backstroke ...
Oct 14, 2016
Lionel Messi could make his return after 3-week layoff
BARCELONA, Spain - Lionel Messi is ready to make his return for Barcelona. Probably. The Argentina forward has been out for three weeks with a right groin strain, but Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said...
Oct 14, 2016
Brittany Lang leads LPGA KEB HanaBank Championship
INCHEON, Korea, Republic Of - Brittany Lang hit driver for a tap-in eagle on the par-4 15th and birdied the last for a 7-under 65 and the second-round lead Friday in the LPGA KEB HanaBank Championship...
Oct 14, 2016
FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 WCup, lifting Canada's hopes
ZURICH - North America became a stronger favourite to host an expanded World Cup in 2026 after FIFA essentially barred European countries from bidding on Friday, a decision that could be good news for...
Oct 14, 2016
Five things to watch in ALCS between Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians
CLEVELAND - The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians will play in the American League Championship Series for the right to play the National League champion in the World Series. Here’s a look...
Oct 14, 2016
Scores and Schedule
Thursday’s Game National League Division Series Los Angeles 4 Washington 3 (Los Angeles wins best-of-five series 3-2) — NFL San Diego 21 Denver 13 — NHL Montreal 4 Buffalo 1 N.Y. Ran...
Oct 13, 2016
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Game National League Division Series Los Angeles 4 Washington 3 (Los Angeles wins best-of-five series 3-2) — NFL San Diego 21 Denver 13 — NHL Montreal 4 Buffalo 1 N.Y. Ran...
Oct 13, 2016
Rivers leads Chargers to 21-13 victory against Broncos
SAN DIEGO - Music blared louder than normal in the San Diego Chargers’ locker room, and there was a sense of relief Thursday night after a victory over the Denver Broncos. The Chargers had actua...
Oct 13, 2016
Patrik Laine scores in NHL debut as Jets down Hurricanes 5-4 in overtime
WINNIPEG - Patrik Laine’s first NHL goal was special in many ways. It came on the power play. His parents from Finland were in the stands. It drew a roar from Winnipeg Jets fans like none heR...
Oct 13, 2016