Category Archives: Sports
Spotlight firmly on Stroll after brilliant podium in Baku
SPIELBERG, Austria - The spotlight is on teenage driver Lance Stroll at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix following his brilliant podium finish two weeks ago. The 18-year-old Canadian produced ...
Jul 07, 2017
Canadian boxing referee Marlon B. Wright dead at 51: worked top fights worldwide
MONTREAL - Marlon B. Wright was remembered Friday as a promising welterweight fighter who went on to become one of Canada’s top boxing referees, officiating title bouts around the world. The 51-...
Jul 07, 2017
Canadian boxing referee Marlon B. Wright dead at 51: worked top fights worldwide
MONTREAL - Marlon B. Wright was remembered Friday as a promising welterweight fighter who went on to become one of Canada’s top boxing referees, officiating title bouts around the world. The 51-...
Jul 07, 2017
Oilers sign veteran forward Jussi Jokinen to one-year deal
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran forward Jussi Jokinen to a one-year contract. The 34-year-old Finn had 28 points (11 goals, 17 assists) and 39 penalty minutes in 69 games with Flori...
Jul 07, 2017
Oilers sign veteran forward Jussi Jokinen to one-year deal
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran forward Jussi Jokinen to a one-year contract. The 34-year-old Finn had 28 points (11 goals, 17 assists) and 39 penalty minutes in 69 games with Flori...
Jul 07, 2017
Mexico coach Osorio banned from Gold Cup for insults
ZURICH - Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio has been effectively banned from the Gold Cup by FIFA for insulting match officials. FIFA banned Osorio for six matches on Friday for his behaviour during the ...
Jul 07, 2017
To appreciate Nadal, watch what Murray endured at Wimbledon
LONDON - To appreciate fully just how outstanding Rafael Nadal is at the moment - 28 consecutive completed sets won in Grand Slam play - consider what Andy Murray went through at Wimbledon on Friday. ...
Jul 07, 2017
Mexico coach Osorio banned from Gold Cup for insults
ZURICH - Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio has been effectively banned from the Gold Cup by FIFA for insulting match officials. FIFA banned Osorio for six matches on Friday for his behaviour during the ...
Jul 07, 2017
To appreciate Nadal, watch what Murray endured at Wimbledon
LONDON - To appreciate fully just how outstanding Rafael Nadal is at the moment - 28 consecutive completed sets won in Grand Slam play - consider what Andy Murray went through at Wimbledon on Friday. ...
Jul 07, 2017
Raptors officially re-sign point guard Lowry, forward/centre Ibaka
TORONTO - With a rich new contract in his back pocket that will keep him in Toronto for three more years, Kyle Lowry joked he now needs a Canadian passport. The Philadelphia native officially signed a...
Jul 07, 2017
