Category Archives: Sports

Toronto FC beats Mexico's Tigres 2-1 in enthralling clash of champions
TORONTO - It speaks volumes about where Toronto FC is at these days that the reigning MLS champions are looking forward to tackling Mexican heavyweight Tigres UANL on the road next week. The fact that...
Mar 07, 2018
Toronto's Ibaka ejected in 2nd quarter at Detroit
DETROIT - Toronto forward Serge Ibaka was ejected from the Raptors’ game at Detroit on Wednesday night in the second quarter. With 4:38 remaining in the half, Ibaka was called for a foul against...
Mar 07, 2018
Canes reassign GM Francis to another front-office position
RALEIGH, N.C. - Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is out as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes after four years but will remain with the team in another front-office position, new owner Tom Dund...
Mar 07, 2018

Bettor sues harness-racing trainer for loss linked to doping
NEW YORK - An aggrieved harness-racing bettor has gone to court to recoup more than $31,000 in winnings he said he was cheated out of when a doped horse won a race in New Jersey two years ago. Leading...
Mar 07, 2018

Senators' Pageau making most of promotion to second-line centre
OTTAWA - Jean-Gabriel Pageau is the type of hockey player who would play goal if you asked him to. Fortunately, he’s been given an assignment much more to his liking. With the departure of Deric...
Mar 07, 2018
CFL voids defensive lineman Euclid Cummings' contract with B.C. Lions
TORONTO - The CFL voided Euclid Cummings’ contract with the B.C. Lions on Wednesday, citing unspecified criminal charges. The veteran defensive lineman signed through the 2018 season as a free a...
Mar 07, 2018
Veteran offensive lineman Simeon Rottier re-signs with Edmonton Eskimos
EDMONTON - Canadian offensive lineman Simeon Rottier re-signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on Wednesday. The six-foot-six, 295-pound Rottier is entering his seventh season in Edmonton and 10th in the CF...
Mar 07, 2018

Bottcher beats McEwen to score No. 1 seed in Brier Championship Pool
REGINA - Alberta’s Brendan Bottcher has put his rink in great position heading into the Championship Pool at the Tim Hortons Brier. Bottcher finished the final day of round-robin play at the Can...
Mar 07, 2018
Quarterback Ryan Lindley among three players released by Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA - American quarterback Ryan Lindley was among three players released Wednesday by the Ottawa Redblacks. Also let go were linebacker Lamar Louis and defensive back Winston Rose, also both Americ...
Mar 07, 2018
Canadian men learn identity of first four opponents in CONCACAF Nations League
Two months into his tenure as Canadian men’s coach, John Herdman has a clearer idea of where he’s going. Wednesday’s qualifying draw for the new CONCACAF Nations League has Canada pl...
Mar 07, 2018