Category Archives: Sports
Canada's Sarah Mitton places second in Diamond League shot put final
BRUSSELS - Canadian Sarah Mitton finished second in the women's shot put at the Diamond League Final on Friday. The 30-year-old from Brooklyn, N.S., threw 20.64 metres on her first attempt and surpass...
Sep 04, 2026
Canada's Fernandez, Shapovalov out of U.S. Open after third-round losses
NEW YORK - Canada's Leylah Fernandez is out of the U.S. Open after a 1-6. 6-4, 6-3 loss to third seed Jessica Pegula of the United States in third-round action Friday. The 23-year-old from Laval, Que....
Sep 04, 2026
Ben Simmons agrees to a 1-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, AP source says
Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. A person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Ass...
Sep 04, 2026
Toronto FC acquires winger Piedrahita on loan from Bulgarian club
TORONTO - Toronto FC has acquired winger Alejandro Piedrahita from Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia on loan through the 2027 season, the Major League Soccer club announced Friday. The deal includes an option...
Sep 04, 2026
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end the year, bringing to a close her seven-plus years at the helm of the league and a stewardship that has been transformative and at times tumult...
Sep 04, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Brendan Brisson to one-year contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Friday. The 24-year-old from Los Angeles had an assist in three games with the New ...
Sep 04, 2026
Nick Kyrgios accepts a one-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine
LONDON (AP) - Nick Kyrgios accepted a one-month suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Association for testing positive for cocaine at a tournament in Spain in June, the organization annou...
Sep 03, 2026
Vancouver Whitecaps, midfielder J.C. Ngando mutually agree to part ways
VANCOUVER - Midfielder J.C. Ngando and the Vancouver Whitecaps have mutually agreed to part ways. The Major League Soccer team made the announcement Thursday and said that Ngando had cleared waivers. ...
Sep 03, 2026
Botched Edmonton Marathon costs 13 runners shot at Boston Marathon
EDMONTON - A botched racecourse that was longer than it should have been for the Edmonton Marathon has cost 13 runners a chance to compete in the prestigious Boston Marathon. Edmonton organizers said ...
Sep 03, 2026
Alouettes have another chance to clinch playoff spot as surging Lions visit Montreal
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have another opportunity to punch their ticket to the CFL playoffs Friday night. After failing to clinch their spot last week in Winnipeg, the Alouettes return home h...
Sep 03, 2026
