Category Archives: Sports
Astros and GM Dana Brown mutually agree to part ways
HOUSTON (AP) - General manager Dana Brown and the Houston Astros have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday, when it was tied for first place in the AL West. Brown's contract was set...
Aug 24, 2026
Teen golfers made their mark at CPKC Women's Open, signal bright futures
EDMONTON - The 2026 CPKC Women's Open boded well for the future of Canadian women's golf. Four Canadians aged 18 and under made the cut, which was a first in the tournament. Vancouver's Anna Huang did...
Aug 24, 2026
Toronto Tempo learning, growing from adversity in tough inaugural season
VANCOUVER - Kia Nurse does not think of herself as a patient person. Being a leader on an expansion team has helped change that. "I have a lot more patience than I thought I did," said the Toronto Tem...
Aug 24, 2026
Canadian women whip Mexico 83-53, net Olympic pre-qualifying basketball tourney crown
GUADALAJARA - Kayla Alexander had 14 points and four rebounds, Agot Makeer scored 13 points, and Canada defeated host Mexico 83-53 in the title game at the FIBA Women's Olympic pre-qualifying basketba...
Aug 23, 2026
Lions win fourth straight with convincing 30-16 decision over Roughriders
VANCOUVER - T. J. Lee knew the exact mindset the B.C. Lions defence needed against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. "Grit," said the veteran defensive back. "Having a grit mentality. Taking the initiativ...
Aug 23, 2026
Japan's Miyu Yamashita wins CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Miyu Yamashita's first trip to Canada was a successful one. The 25-year-old from Japan won the CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton on Sunday. Yamashita claimed her fourth LPGA Tour victory and se...
Aug 23, 2026
A'ja Wilson scores 27, Las Vegas Aces deal short-handed Toronto Tempo 88-78 defeat
VANCOUVER - A'ja Wilson put up 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and her Las Vegas Aces overpowered the Toronto Tempo en route to a 88-78 victory in Vancouver on Sunday. Jackie Young added ...
Aug 23, 2026
Alker beats Yang in a playoff to win Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary
CALGARY - It's not the way Steve Alker wanted to win the Rogers Charity Classic, but he'll take it. The 55-year-old golfer from New Zealand beat South Korea's Y.E. Yang in a one-hole playoff Sunday to...
Aug 23, 2026
Clark holds off McIlroy and Cantlay to capture BMW Championship for 3rd win this year
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Wyndham Clark has been through this before - losing a big lead in the final round, playing alongside a gallery favourite. He finished strong Sunday at the BMW Championship, just like ...
Aug 23, 2026
Last-place Wild earn 2-2 draw with Roses on Baucom's late goal
MONTREAL - Jorian Baucom scored in the 70th minute as the last-place Calgary Wild came away with a 2-2 draw against the second-place Montral Roses in Northern Super League action Sunday. Calgary opene...
Aug 23, 2026