Category Archives: Sports
Charles Hudon scores first two NHL goals as Canadiens rout Senators
OTTAWA - The Montreal Canadiens are starting to believe in themselves after a rough start to the season. Charles Hudon scored his first two National Hockey League goals and added an assist as the Cana...
Oct 30, 2017
Padres hire Canadian Matt Stairs as major league hitting coach
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres hired Canadian Matt Stairs as their major league hitting coach on Monday. Stairs, from Fredericton, N.B., spent this past season as hitting coach for the Philadelphia ...
Oct 30, 2017
Giovinco works his free kick magic again as Toronto FC downs the Red Bulls
HARRISON, N.J. - The brotherhood of goalkeepers was on display Monday night as Alex Bono went over to commiserate with Luis Robles, his New York Red Bulls counterpart, after Toronto FC’s 2-1 pla...
Oct 30, 2017
Astros, Dodgers connect, riveting World Series onto Game 6
LOS ANGELES - At this rate, Justin Verlander might very well hit his first home run for real. A classically poor-hitting pitcher, the Houston ace knocked one over the wall last week at Dodger Stadium ...
Oct 30, 2017
Chiefs rename broadcast booths in honour of Len Dawson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Chiefs renamed the broadcast booths at Arrowhead Stadium in honour of Hall of Fame player and broadcaster Len Dawson before their game against the Denver Broncos on Monday night...
Oct 30, 2017
Astros' 10-inning win second-most-watched Game 5 since 2003
LOS ANGELES - Houston’s 13-12, 10-inning victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers was the second-most watched World Series Game 5 since 2003, trailing only the Chicago Cubs’ 3-2 win over Cleve...
Oct 30, 2017
Veteran scrum half Phil Mack to lead Canadian rugby team on European tour
TORONTO - Veteran scrum half Phil Mack will captain Canada for its November rugby test matches. The 32-year-old from Victoria has spent more than decade with the Canadian sevens and 15s squads. The Ca...
Oct 30, 2017
Calf injury could sideline starter Nichols for Bombers regular-season finale
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ quest for an elusive home playoff game might’ve hit a snag. Starter Matt Nichols is questionable for Friday night’s regular-season finale at Calgary after ...
Oct 30, 2017
Gary Sinise named 2018 Rose Parade grand marshal
PASADENA, Calif. - Gary Sinise has been named grand marshal of the 2018 Rose Parade, which will feature the theme “Making a Difference.” Tournament of Roses President Lance Tibbet announce...
Oct 30, 2017
Reigning Olympic champion Heather Moyse building up for bobsled return
TORONTO - Olympic champion Heather Moyse doesn’t want to rush preparations in her latest bobsled comeback bid. However, she has limited time to get into peak form with the Winter Games just over...
Oct 30, 2017