Category Archives: Canadian Press
Dustin Poirier dusts Eddie Alvarez in UFC's return to Calgary, want title shot
CALGARY - Dustin Poirier moved up in the queue to fight for the UFC’s lightweight title after beating former champ Eddie Alvarez on Saturday night. Ranked No. 4 in the world behind Alvarez at No...
Jul 28, 2018
Sailor's body recovered in Lake Michigan, 1 week after race
CHICAGO - The body of a missing Chicago sailor has been recovered in Lake Michigan one week after falling off a yacht during a race. Chicago police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ...
Jul 28, 2018
Canucks' draft pick Quinn Hughes returning to University of Michigan
Vancouver hockey fans will have to wait to see the Canucks’ top pick in this year’s NHL draft play with the team. Defenceman Quinn Hughes has decided to return to the University of Michiga...
Jul 28, 2018
Correction: Mexico City-Traffic Ballet story
MEXICO CITY - In a story July 28 about a Mexican theatre company’s street performances, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the photographer who inspired the performances was named Os...
Jul 28, 2018
After poor start, Toronto FC regains some swagger in 3-0 win over Chicago Fire
TORONTO - The real Toronto FC stood up Saturday, blanking the Chicago Fire 3-0 in a game that brought back memories of its 2017 championship season. After a poor first half, Toronto hit high gear and ...
Jul 28, 2018
Australia rallies for mixed relay victory at World Triathlon Series
EDMONTON - A spectacular final leg by Jacob Birtwhistle propelled Australia to a come-from-behind victory in the elite mixed relay at the ITU World Triathlon Series Edmonton on Saturday. Birtwhistle w...
Jul 28, 2018
Former Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ full of praise for Toronto, Canada
TORONTO - Former Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ has thanked Toronto, Canada and the team’s fans for their support during his time with the country’s only major-league team. In a message poste...
Jul 28, 2018
TV's Bob Costas and writer Sheldon Ocker honoured by Hall
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - It’s been 44 years since sportscaster Bob Costas visited the Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time. Now, he’s got a permanent place in the shrine. Costas, who began ...
Jul 28, 2018
Ottawa wide receiver Brad Sinopoli on pace for another 1,000-yard season
HAMILTON - Ottawa wide receiver Brad Sinopoli is more than halfway to another 1,000-yard season and it’s only Week 7. The 30-year-old had nine receptions for 82 yards in the Redblack’s 21-...
Jul 28, 2018
Strong quake hits Indonesian island, killing at least 14
JAKARTA, Indonesia - A strong and shallow earthquake early Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160 on Indonesia’s Lombok island, a popular tourist destination next to Bali, of...
Jul 28, 2018