Category Archives: Sports
Alexander, Philpot lift Alouettes to dominant 48-30 CFL victory over Elks
MONTREAL - Davis Alexander knows the Montreal Alouettes sent a message to the rest of the CFL. Just as he anticipated. Alexander threw four touchdown passes and Tyson Philpot caught three as the Aloue...
Aug 08, 2026
Jubilant Jodar reaches NBO Open quarterfinals with quick win over Lehecka
MONTREAL - Spaniard Rafael Jodar made quick work of Czechia's Jiri Lehecka on Saturday in the fourth round of men's singles at the National Bank Open in Montreal. The 19-year-old Jodar upset the No. 8...
Aug 08, 2026
Toronto's George Springer scratched from lineup against Phillies due to left shoulder tightness
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - George Springer was a late scratch from Toronto's lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday due to left shoulder tightness. Springer was scheduled to be the designated h...
Aug 08, 2026
Despite early hurdles, NBO Toronto on track with star power, Fernandez and Eala buzz
TORONTO - Things were looking up after an inauspicious start at the National Bank Open women's tennis tournament. Canada's Leylah Fernandez earned a berth in the Round of 16. "Eala-Mania" found a high...
Aug 08, 2026
Raiders suspend Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby from team drills after fight in practice
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills at practice Saturday following their fight the day before, giving rookie...
Aug 08, 2026
Roger Craig reveals in Pro Football Hall of Fame speech he has vascular dementia
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - Roger Craig revealed during his induction speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame that he has vascular dementia. The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a pre-r...
Aug 08, 2026
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) - Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based ...
Aug 08, 2026
Vollering wins Stage 8 to take lead at Women's Tour de France from Niewiadoma-Phinney
NICE, France (AP) - Demi Vollering launched a blistering attack to win the eighth stage of the Women's Tour de France and take the yellow jersey heading into Sunday's final stage. The Dutchwoman upped...
Aug 08, 2026
WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women's basketball. "I know many of you have received questions in recent w...
Aug 08, 2026
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based...
Aug 08, 2026