Category Archives: Sports

Jays recall right-hander Schultz from triple-A Buffalo, designate lefty Loup
TORONTO - Right-handed reliever Bo Schultz was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday from triple-A Buffalo. Lefty Aaron Loup, who gave up three earned runs on Friday in Toronto’s 15-8 wi...
Aug 27, 2016
Friday's Games
Friday’s Games CFL Winnipeg 32 Montreal 18 Edmonton 33 Saskatchewan 25 — NFL Pre-season New England 19 Carolina 17 Washington 21 Buffalo 16 Tampa Bay 30 Cleveland 13 Pittsburgh 27, New Orl...
Aug 27, 2016

Eskimos build up big first-half lead, hold on to beat Roughriders 33-25
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos are still trying to find a way to put a complete game together. Mike Reilly threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran in another as the Eskimos survived a late scare to co...
Aug 26, 2016
Bellator signs former Canadian UFC title contender Rory MacDonald
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Former UFC welterweight title contender Rory MacDonald has signed with Bellator. MacDonald announced his decision Friday night during the Bellator 160 show, walking into Honda Center...
Aug 26, 2016

Jays offence ignites in 15-8 win over Twins; Smoak, Martin each drive in five
TORONTO - Justin Smoak didn’t know how long it had been since he recorded a hit with a runner in scoring position. Luckily for him, that lengthy stretch - 0 for 29, to be exact - didn’t ma...
Aug 26, 2016

Leggett interception TD lifts Bombers to fourth straight win, 32-18 over Alouettes
MONTREAL - A ball-hungry defence and Matt Nichols’ steady play at quarterback has the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on a roll. Linebacker Maurice Leggett’s 60-yard interception return touchdown ga...
Aug 26, 2016
NHL referee Garrett Rank wins Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur
BROMONT, Que. - NHL referee Garrett Rank won his third straight Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title Friday, closing with an 5-under 67 in windy conditions for a six-stroke victory. The 28-year-old ...
Aug 26, 2016

Blue Jays re-acquire catcher Dioner Navarro from White Sox for Turner
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins could feel Dioner Navarro’s enthusiasm when he spoke to the catcher after acquiring him from the Chicago White Sox on Friday. “He was excited,...
Aug 26, 2016

Christine Sinclair voted NWSL Player of the Olympics
Canada’s Christine Sinclair, who plays for the Portland Thorns, has been named the National Women’s Soccer League Player of the Olympics. The 33-year-old forward from Burnaby, B.C., scored...
Aug 26, 2016
Surging TFC eyes Supporter's Shield, but must first face rival Impact
TORONTO - After an unprecedented move into the top spot in the Eastern Conference, Toronto FC has its sights on FC Dallas and the Supporter’s Shield. First the Reds will have to deal with one of...
Aug 26, 2016