Category Archives: Sports
Hambletonian Society shifting US$1-million Hambletonian to Indiana, not Woodbine
TORONTO - The Hambletonian will be on the move next year, but it won't be to Woodbine Mohawk Park. The Hambletonian Society voted to move the US$1-million Grade 1 race to Harrah's Hoosier Park in Ande...
Aug 13, 2026
FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their "full support" and "confidence" in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World C...
Aug 13, 2026
Shelton overpowers Nakashima to defend National Bank Open men's singles title
MONTREAL - An exodus of stars and a string of early upsets quickly turned the National Bank Open into anyone's tournament for the second straight year. Ben Shelton took full advantage once again - thi...
Aug 13, 2026
Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
LOS ANGELES (AP) - For a billionaire and a tech investor who also has one of the U.S.' best-known surnames, Josh Kushner has managed to stay off the front pages and out of the world's broader discours...
Aug 13, 2026
Mariners sending prized rookie shortstop Colt Emerson to minors, AP source says
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson will be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma before Friday night's game against the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the situation told T...
Aug 13, 2026
Seahawks and CB Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges, are working on a deal, AP source says
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Terrion Arnold are working on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP...
Aug 13, 2026
Jordan Spieth off to the start he needs with a 65 to share the lead in PGA Tour playoff opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan Spieth believes he's playing better golf and he finally got a score to show for it Thursday. He was bogey-free for a 5-under 65 that gave him a four-way share of the lead ...
Aug 13, 2026
Scherzer becomes 139th pitcher to toss 3,000 innings, but Blue Jays fall to Red Sox
TORONTO - Max Scherzer was delighted to become just the 139th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to toss 3,000 career innings Thursday. The Toronto Blue Jays veteran starter also wasn't in the m...
Aug 13, 2026
QB Collaros anxious to return to action as Bombers prepare to host winless Redblacks
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros considers himself patient, but more than a month without the sport he loves was starting to take its toll. Now at full health, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' veteran quarterback i...
Aug 13, 2026
No immediate plans for roof installation at National Bank Open venue in Toronto
TORONTO - There are no immediate plans for Toronto to follow Montreal's lead on a proposed project that would see a retractable roof installed at IGA Stadium, tournament director Karl Hale said Thursd...
Aug 13, 2026