Category Archives: Sports
No immediate plans for roof installation at National Bank Open venue in Toronto
TORONTO - There are no immediate plans for Toronto to follow Montreal's lead on a proposed project that would see a retractable roof installed at IGA Stadium, tournament director Karl Hale said Thursd...
Aug 13, 2026
Tolle pitches eight-inning gem, Durbin hits grand slam as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 7-0
TORONTO - Boston lefty Payton Tolle silenced the Blue Jays with a two-hit, eight-inning gem and Caleb Durbin hit an eighth-inning grand slam as the Red Sox blanked Toronto 7-0 Thursday. Durbin's 12th ...
Aug 13, 2026
Swiatek beats Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in women's singles final at National Bank Open
TORONTO - Iga Swiatek had every reason to be confident entering Thursday's title match at the National Bank Open. Armed with a 25-5 career record in WTA Tour final appearances, the seventh seed from P...
Aug 13, 2026
Norris Trophy winner Werenski ties his future with Blue Jackets to playoff push after trade veto
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Zach Werenski would like to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets long term, even though there are two seasons left on his current contract. The reigning Norris Trophy winner as ...
Aug 13, 2026
Raptors to open season against visiting Bulls, host Knicks on back-to-back nights
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will open the upcoming NBA season at home for the 14th time in 15 years. The NBA announced its full 2026-27 schedule on Thursday, and the Raptors will kick things off Oct...
Aug 13, 2026
Peter Maher, who spent 33 years as Flames' radio play-by-play announcer, dead at 79
Peter Maher, who spent 33 years as the voice of the Calgary Flames, has died at 79. The Flames confirmed Maher's death in a release Thursday that remembered the radio broadcaster for his "unmistakable...
Aug 13, 2026
Vancouver Whitecaps sign Canadian defender Ralph Priso to multi-year extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up defender Ralph Priso, signing the 24-year-old Canadian to a contract extension. The team announced the move on Thursday, saying the new deal extends ...
Aug 13, 2026
Police charge trio after attack on Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball star Teddy Allen
WINNIPEG - A star player with the Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team who was badly injured in a nightclub assault said on Thursday he's grateful for support from the team and fans, as city police have...
Aug 13, 2026
Detailed scan of Markham's streets helps drivers prepare for Honda Indy
Romain Grosjean has never visited Markham, Ont., but he'll have driven its streets dozens of times before getting behind the wheel of his car at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy. Grosjean has been train...
Aug 13, 2026
Montreal Roses FC fires coach Robert Rositoiu after W Canadian Championship exit
MONTREAL - Montral Roses FC has fired head coach Robert Rositoiu one day after an upset loss in the W Canadian Championship. Sporting director Marinette Pichon announced Thursday that Maryse Bard-Mart...
Aug 13, 2026
