Category Archives: Sports
Orji Okwonkwo's two goals help Montreal Impact edge Portland Timbers 2-1
MONTREAL - Orji Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from injury, including a game-winning half-volley strike, to give the Montreal Impact a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers at Saputo Sta...
Jun 26, 2019
Vipers deal three players for Ontario product
The Vernon Vipers have pulled off a deal with the Kanata Lasers of the CCHL to acquire 20 year old Connor Sleeth in exchange for Tyler Ho, Will Dow-Kenny, the Junior A playing rights to Coleton Bilode...
Jun 26, 2019
Some criminal charges dropped against ex-CFL running back
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma prosecutors have dismissed felony charges against a former Canadian Football League player after a key witness failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. The Oklahoman report...
Jun 26, 2019
Canadians crash out of Women's World Cup in round-of-16 loss to Sweden
PARIS - Stephanie Labbe choked back the emotion. Sophie Schmidt's voice broke. Desiree Scott was in shock. Christine Sinclair was the last player to emerge after Canada's World Cup-ending 1-0 los...
Jun 26, 2019
Torres, Yankees beat Blue Jays 8-7, pack up for London
NEW YORK - Gleyber Torres lined a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees hit two more big flies before jetting off to see Big Ben and the London sights, beating the Toronto B...
Jun 26, 2019
Matthews set to make season as Bombers prepare for fearsome Eskimos defence
WINNIPEG - Head coach Mike O'Shea is looking forward to watching free-agent prize receiver Chris Matthews make his season debut with the Blue Bombers on Thursday. The six-foot-five veteran gives quart...
Jun 26, 2019
Tough learning experiences prepare Canucks prospect DiPietro for leap to pros
VANCOUVER - It wasn't the start he hoped for, but Vancouver Canucks prospect Michael DiPietro doesn't have any regrets about his NHL debut. After all, the tough lessons he's learned this season will o...
Jun 26, 2019
After registering two home victories, Eskimos head to face Bombers in Winnipeg
After opening the season with two solid home wins, Trevor Harris and the Edmonton Eskimos are heading on the road. Edmonton (2-0) visits the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0) on Thursday night. The Eskimos ...
Jun 26, 2019
Montreal group would be happy to split Rays home games between two cities
MONTREAL - The man at the helm of a group trying to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal says a plan for the Tampa Bay Rays to split games between Quebec's biggest city and Florida is "groundb...
Jun 26, 2019
Goalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasons
SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida goalie Roberto Luongo has decided to retire after 19 seasons. The 40-year-old Luongo made the announcement Wednesday on his Twitter account. His 489 career victories are third ...
Jun 26, 2019

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