Category Archives: Sports
At birthplace of NFL, last stop for football art collection
CANTON, Ohio - It’s the last chance for football fans to see a one-of-a-kind art exhibition devoted exclusively to football, now on display in the birthplace of the NFL. The exhibit, titled R...
Aug 02, 2017
Canadians Milos Raonic, Eugenie Bouchard move on with wins at Citi Open
WASHINGTON - Canada’s Milos Raonic advanced to the third round of the Citi Open on Wednesday with a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (8) win over France’s Nicolas Mahut. Raonic, the third seed in Washington, ...
Aug 02, 2017
MacDonald to represent Canada at world driving championships, replacing suspended Campbell
James MacDonald will represent Canada at harness racing’s upcoming 2017 world driving championships, replacing the suspended Brandon Campbell. Campbell received a $4,000 fine and suspension thro...
Aug 02, 2017
CFL rushing leader Jerome Messam can expect physical welcome from Argos defence
TORONTO - Being the CFL rushing leader will earn Jerome Messam a physical homecoming. The six-foot-three, 255-pound Toronto native leads the Calgary Stampeders into BMO Field on Thursday night against...
Aug 02, 2017
World No. 4 Wawrinka withdraws from Rogers Cup due to nagging knee injury
MONTREAL - World No. 4 Stan Wawrinka is pulling out of the upcoming Rogers Cup in Montreal due to a knee injury that he says has been bothering him all season. Wawrinka said on his Facebook page that ...
Aug 02, 2017
Struggling Tiger-Cats sign veteran coach June Jones as Austin's assistant
CALGARY - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have hired June Jones as assistant head coach. Jones has 34 years of coaching experience at the NCAA, CFL and NFL levels. He will be looked to help Ticats head coach ...
Aug 02, 2017
After tough upbringing in Brazil, MMA champion blessed to call Canada home
Talk to Bibiano (The Flash) Fernandes and you’ll hear the word blessed a lot. Blessed to live in Canada. Blessed to have earned Canadian citizenship. Blessed to be a mixed martial artist. Given ...
Aug 02, 2017
CFL implements new video review rule, limits coaches to one challenge
TORONTO - Randy Ambrosie wants players and coaches to decide CFL games on the field, not the replay booth. The CFL commissioner unveiled a significant rule change Wednesday that, effective immediately...
Aug 02, 2017
Middle distance runner Melissa Bishop sticks by ailing coach's side
WINDSOR, Ont. - When Melissa Bishop races the 800 metres at the world track and field championships, every strong, rhythmic step of her run will be set to the roaring soundtrack of 60,000-strong at Lo...
Aug 02, 2017
Quarterback Reilly, receiver Ellingson, lineman Butler named CFL top performers for July
TORONTO - Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly, Ottawa receiver Greg Ellingson and Toronto defensive lineman Victor Butler have been named the CFL’s top performers for July. Reilly steered his team ...
Aug 02, 2017