Category Archives: Sports
Swords scores 17 as Canada beats Japan at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup quarterfinals
BRNO - Syla Swords had a game-high 17 points and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup with an 85-65 win over Japan on Friday. Swords, who has emerged as one of the ...
Jul 18, 2025
Einarson, Gushue among six rinks added to 2026 Scotties and Brier fields
Three teams have been added to each of the 2026 Canadian men's and women's curling championships, Curling Canada announced Friday. Four-time champion Kerri Einarson and her team from Gimli, Man., have...
Jul 18, 2025
Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association
Lloyd Howell has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his leadership has caused in recent weeks. "Two years ago, I accepted the role of Executive Director...
Jul 18, 2025
Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde signs with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028
PARIS (AP) - Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde has signed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain's women's team until the end of June 2028. Jourde previously played with AS Monteuil de Laval in Canada bef...
Jul 18, 2025
Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears
NEW YORK (AP) - Masai Ujiri's July is shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster ride. The recently-fired former Toronto Raptors executive is navigating his sudden departure from a franchise where he'd ...
Jul 18, 2025
But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids' demand for e-scooters
TORONTO - Nainesh Kotak says it doesn't matter how many of his 11-year-old son's friends have e-scooters, he's not letting his own child have one. The personal injury lawyer based in Mississauga, Ont....
Jul 18, 2025
With all-star break complete, first-place Toronto Blue Jays set to welcome Giants
TORONTO - After a strong performance over the first half of the season, the first-place Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to pick up where they left off now that the all-star break is complete. Chris Bassi...
Jul 18, 2025
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto begins today at Exhibition Place
TORONTO - The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto kicks off with a full day of practices and qualifying this morning. Headlined by an IndyCar Series race on Sunday, there's a total of nine races from s...
Jul 18, 2025
Canada's Denis Shapovalov posts 6-3, 6-2 win over Australia's Tristan Schoolkate
LOS CABOS - Canada's Denis Shapovalov reached the semifinals at the Mifel Tennis Open on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Australia's Tristan Schoolkate. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., needed ...
Jul 17, 2025
Alexander, Alouettes stage late comeback for 26-25 win over Argonauts
MONTREAL - Davis Alexander ran for a 10-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining as the Montreal Alouettes rallied for a 26-25 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday. The Alouettes quarterback improved ...
Jul 17, 2025
