Category Archives: Sports
Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally
HAMILTON - He's an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his roots. Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a pub...
Aug 07, 2025
Toronto FC adds to its attack, acquiring Djordje Mihailovic as a designated player
TORONTO - Toronto FC has acquired Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids in a cash deal worth up to $9 million (all figures in U.S. dollars), hoping the attacking midfielder will help revive its ...
Aug 07, 2025
Canada Super 60 cricket league set to debut in October at B.C. Place Stadium
VANCOUVER - The Canada Super 60 cricket league will debut Oct. 8 to 13 at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium, organizers announced Thursday. Super 60 matches last about 90 minutes with each team batting f...
Aug 07, 2025
Bethel-Thompson under pressure as Alouettes host Elks in Fajardo’s return
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes acquired McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for Cody Fajardo as an insurance policy in case Davis Alexander got injured. One could say the Alou...
Aug 07, 2025
Drew Stuve looks to impress in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship main event
A goalie growing up, Alberta's Drew (Wild Boy) Stuve avoided hockey fights. But he welcomes the rough stuff these days. The 28-year-old has found a home in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, head...
Aug 07, 2025
Canadian basketball player Aaliyah Edwards traded to Connecticut Sun
WASHINGTON - The Washington Mystics have dealt Canadian forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun, the WNBA team announced Thursday. The Mystics received guard Jacy Sheldon. The teams also swappe...
Aug 07, 2025
Woman faces 14 charges after attempted abduction at Napanee, Ont., soccer field
NAPANEE - Provincial police say a 31-year-old woman has been arrested on 14 criminal charges following an attempted abduction at a youth soccer game in Napanee, Ont. Police allege the woman smashed th...
Aug 07, 2025
Scherzer vs. Kershaw: A rare showdown between 3,000-strikeout pitchers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Max Scherzer vs. Clayton Kershaw sounds like an enticing postseason matchup in October. Fans won't have to wait that long. The likely Hall of Famers square off Friday in a rare cont...
Aug 07, 2025
Canada coach makes three changes for final tune-up game ahead of Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday's test match against No. 5 Ireland, the second-ranked Canadians' last outing ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Caroline Crossley ...
Aug 07, 2025
Canada slips to No. 9 while Spain takes over top spot in latest FIFA women's rankings
Canada fell one place to No. 9 while Spain replaced the U.S. atop the FIFA women's world rankings released Thursday. It marked the third consecutive drop for the Canadian women, who finished 2024 at N...
Aug 07, 2025
