Category Archives: Sports

BRASILIA, Brazil - Taunted by local fans since the Olympics began and stinging from a surprising loss, Hope Solo called Sweden a “bunch of cowards.” The U.S. goalkeeper criticized the Swed...

TORONTO - Matt Nichols and a tenacious defence have the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on a nice roll. Nichols threw two TD strikes while the defence forced six turnovers as Winnipeg dismantled the Toronto Arg...

TORONTO - Francisco Liriano is searching for answers after a rough home debut with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 32-year-old, acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the trade deadline, surrendered...

SAO PAOLO, Brazil - The Canadian women’s soccer team is coming of age at the Rio Olympics. Now just one win from a medal, John Herdman’s squad is 4-0-0 in Brazil and has beaten three top-1...

RIO DE JANEIRO - Hilary Caldwell has added to Canada’s medal haul in the pool at the Rio Olympics, taking the bronze medal in the women’s 200-metre backstroke. Caldwell finished in a time ...

LeBron James didn’t waste any time signing his new contract. A day after agreeing to a deal that can pay him $100 million over the next three seasons, the Cavaliers superstar signed it Friday an...

REGINA - Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach head coach and general manager Chris Jones said he accepts the fine his team received from the CFL for a roster violation, but he hopes the league is equal...

VANCOUVER - Jon Jennings is looking to become the fourth pivot in the long history of the B.C. Lions to throw in excess of 300 passing yards in four straight games. That’s news to the 24-year-ol...

TORONTO - John Gibbons wouldn’t say when, but the Toronto Blue Jays intend to occasionally skip Aaron Sanchez in the rotation. It’s the latest turn in the twisting narrative regarding the ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Lionel Messi has reconsidered his decision to quit international soccer and will continue playing for Argentina’s national team. Messi said Friday that Argentine footba...