Category Archives: Sports
E-bike battery causes fire that sent 2 people to hospital: Edmonton fire officials
EDMONTON - A blaze that broke out this week at an Edmonton high-rise, forcing dozens from their homes, was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an electric bike, officials said as they warned of an in...
Jan 16, 2026
A timeline of Bo Bichette's time with Blue Jays as star infielder joins Mets
TORONTO - Bo Bichette waved goodbye to the Toronto Blue Jays by signing a three-year, US$126-million contract with the New York Mets in free agency Friday, an Associated Press source said. The star in...
Jan 16, 2026
Surging Sabres bring back memories of the franchise's success of 20 years ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - It was reunion week in Buffalo, offering Lindy Ruff an opportunity to reminisce about the franchise's memorable past, and provide a glimpse into what could well be a bright future...
Jan 16, 2026
J.T. Realmuto agrees to $45 million, 3-year deal to stay with Phillies, AP source says
Veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. The pers...
Jan 16, 2026
Solid hits and two big misses: A look at the Jays in 2025-26 off-season
TORONTO - It was a swing and a miss for the Toronto Blue Jays on two of the biggest prizes of the current Major League Baseball free agency period. Bo Bichette, a homegrown talent and one of the faces...
Jan 16, 2026
Sargent dropped from Norwich first-team training amid Toronto FC transfer rumours
Forward Josh Sargent, reportedly a Toronto FC transfer target, has been dropped from first-team training by England's Norwich City. Norwich coach Philippe Clement says the 25-year-old U.S. internation...
Jan 16, 2026
Toronto FC fills out goalkeeping group with addition of veteran William Yarbrough
TORONTO - Toronto FC has signed veteran goalkeeper William Yarbrough, adding a layer of experience behind holdovers Luka Gavran and Adisa De Rosario. The 36-year-old Mexican-American arrives as a free...
Jan 16, 2026
Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) - Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on...
Jan 16, 2026
AP sources say star infielder Bo Bichette leaves Toronto for Mets
Blue Jays homegrown star Bo Bichette is leaving Toronto for the New York Mets, sources tell The Associated Press. The AP says the deal is for US$126 million over three years. The sources spoke on cond...
Jan 16, 2026
Auger-Aliassime embraces mentor role as Mboko rises ahead of Australian Open
MELBOURNE - When Canadian tennis star Flix Auger-Aliassime looks at 19-year-old rising star Victoria Mboko, the 25-year-old feels the passage of time. It seems just a moment ago the Auger-Aliassime we...
Jan 16, 2026
