Category Archives: Sports
Scientists, experts, community leaders: 12 of B.C.'s top citizens given Order of B.C.
VICTORIA - A dozen people have been appointed to the Order of B.C. including one the country's top experts in using insects to help in criminal investigations, a FIFA executive, and Canada's first chi...
Aug 03, 2026
Argonauts bring offensive lineman Kolankowski home in a trade with Tiger-Cats
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts acquired Canadian offensive lineman Chris Kolankowski from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for a sixth-round CFL draft pick next year. Kolankowski, 34, returned to his hometown...
Aug 03, 2026
Montreal Canadiens sign defenceman Maksymilian Szuber to one-year contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Maksymilian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract. Szuber, from Opole, Poland, scored 11 goals and had 16 assists for the American Hockey Leag...
Aug 03, 2026
Blue Jays deal Varsho and Hoffman, get pitcher Soriano from Angels
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays continued to shed pieces of the team that reached the World Series last year by trading outfielder Daulton Varsho and cash to the Houston Astros and closer Jeff Hoffman...
Aug 03, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to 4-year contract extension through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup. A 54-year-old who took over in October 2024, Pochet...
Aug 03, 2026
Janelle Salaun comes off bench to score 24 points as Valkyries use big second half, beat Tempo 96-79
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 24 points, Veronica Burton contributed 17 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries used their stingy defense down the stre...
Aug 02, 2026
Kevin Gausman traded by Toronto Blue Jays to Chicago Cubs
TORONTO - Kevin Gausman's time with the Toronto Blue Jays has come to an end. The veteran right-hander was traded by the Blue Jays to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday in return for outfielder Brett Bateman ...
Aug 02, 2026
Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic
DETROIT (AP) - Michael Thorbjornsen pumped his right fist after making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at...
Aug 02, 2026
Zverev would rather face the best as Sinner, Djokovic withdrawals open path at NBO
MONTREAL - Alexander Zverev has faced Jannik Sinner five times in the semifinals or finals of tournaments this season, losing on each occasion. Despite that, the German star wishes the world No. 1 had...
Aug 02, 2026
Max Scherzer on Blue Jays' trade deadline: 'If they sell, that's on us'
TORONTO - Max Scherzer says the Toronto Blue Jays have no one to blame but themselves for the uncertainty of the next 24 hours. Scherzer had his best start of the season on Sunday, striking out five o...
Aug 02, 2026
