Category Archives: Sports
Canadian soccer official calls 2026 World Cup bid vote a 'watershed moment'
Canada, the U.S. and Mexico will make one last pitch Wednesday at the FIFA Congress in Moscow for their joint 2026 World Cup bid. It is limited to 15 minutes, with bidding rival Morocco to follow at t...
Jun 12, 2018
Call reveals frantic effort to save Bode Miller's daughter
LOS ANGELES - A woman frantically asks an emergency dispatcher to coach her on how to perform CPR during a 911 call as she and others desperately struggle in vain to save the life of Olympic skier Bod...
Jun 12, 2018
The Latest: Warriors mingle with fans, pose for photos
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Latest on the parade for the Golden State Warriors (all times local): 1:20 p.m. Golden State Warriors players got off their buses to sign autographs and high-five fans and even p...
Jun 12, 2018
Brazilian newcomer Auro adaptable and near indispensable for Toronto FC
TORONTO - Only three Toronto FC players have seen more MLS playing time than Auro this season. The 22-year-old Brazilian newcomer has proved to be durable, adaptable and near indispensable. “Aur...
Jun 12, 2018
Potential Olympic, Paralympic Games bid now has a name: Calgary 2026
Calgary 2026 is up and running. Work on a possible bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is shifting to a bid corporation incorporated under that name just days ago. Bidco chair Scott H...
Jun 12, 2018
Jays sign 26 of 40 draft picks, including top selections Groshans, Kloffenstein
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 26 of the 40 players they selected from the 2018 first year player draft, including first-round pick Jordan Groshans and third-round selection Adam Kloffens...
Jun 12, 2018
Lather Up named early 2-1 favourite for $1-million Pepsi North America Cup
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Doug McNair is hoping the third time is the charm at the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup. The native of Guelph, Ont., will drive Stay Hungry in Canada’s richest harness ...
Jun 12, 2018
Canadian assistant referee Joe Fletcher looks forward to second World Cup
Once again Joe Fletcher carries Canadian colours at the World Cup. The 41-year-old chartered accountant from St. Catharines, Ont., by way of Niagara Falls, will serve as an assistant referee during so...
Jun 12, 2018
Canadian assistant referee Joe Fletcher looks forward to second World Cup
Once again Joe Fletcher carries Canadian colours at the World Cup. The 41-year-old chartered accountant from St. Catharines, Ont., by way of Niagara Falls, will serve as an assistant referee during so...
Jun 12, 2018
Two slumping clubs _ Impact and Orlando _ set to open back to back series
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact and Orlando City - two clubs hungry for a win - are set to clash in back-to-back games. The first comes Wednesday night at Saputo Stadium, when the 10th-place Impact (4-...
Jun 12, 2018