Category Archives: Sports
Barger's three-run blast keys big eighth as Jays complete sweep of A's with 8-4 win
TORONTO - Addison Barger's three-run homer ignited a six-run eighth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays an 8-4 comeback win Sunday to sweep the four-game series against the Oakland Athletics. Barger'...
Jun 1, 2025
Veteran running back Carey among Toronto Argonauts final cuts
TORONTO - He was a big part of the Toronto Argonauts' Grey Cup championship last season. but Ka'Deem Carey won't help them defend it. The veteran running back was among Toronto's final cuts released S...
Jun 1, 2025
British rider Simon Yates wins elusive Giro d'Italia title, Canada's Gee finishes fourth
ROME (AP) - British rider Simon Yates cruised to overall victory in the Giro d'Italia on Sunday - finally winning the race that had eluded him so often. After attacking on the gravel-road climb to tak...
Jun 1, 2025
British rider Simon Yates wins elusive Giro d'Italia title
ROME (AP) - British rider Simon Yates cruised to overall victory in the Giro d'Italia on Sunday - finally winning the race that had eluded him so often. After attacking on the gravel-road climb to tak...
Jun 1, 2025
Blue Jays put OF Varsho on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain, activate RHP Swanson
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays put outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a strained left hamstring, one day after the 2024 Gold Glove winner left a game against ...
Jun 1, 2025
'Resurgence of WAGs': Sport researchers say spouses of athletes growing in popularity
EDMONTON - A new business in a historic downtown Edmonton building is generating some major buzz. Several social media influencers recently walked a red carpet leading into Bar Trove and the Trove Liv...
Jun 1, 2025
2 fans died and an officer is in a coma after Champions League celebrations in France
PARIS (AP) - Two fans died and a police officer is in a coma after mass nationwide celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory, European soccer's biggest prize, French aut...
Jun 1, 2025
Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 to reach NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton made sure the Indiana Pacers gave their fans a celebration they waited 25 years to see again. Siakam had 31 points and Haliburton scored 11 of h...
May 31, 2025
Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 to reach NBA Finals for second time in franchise history
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Pascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Satur...
May 31, 2025
Trans athlete wins girl high jump event at California track and field finals
CLOVIS, Calif. (AP) - A transgender athlete bested the competition Saturday at the California high school track and field championship to take home her first gold in the girls high jump at a meet that...
May 31, 2025
