Category Archives: Canadian Press
No all-Williams Open rematch: Venus out; Serena gets No. 308
NEW YORK - Venus Williams went from down and out to a point from victory, then back again. In the end, she couldn’t quite get past a woman a dozen years younger and never before at this stage of...
Sep 06, 2016
Robin Carpenter takes over Province of Alberta jersey before final stage
EDMONTON - American Robin Carpenter took over the lead at the Tour of Alberta on Sunday after a strong sprint in Stage 4. Carpenter, who rides for Holowesko-Citadel, completed the 12.1-kilometre time ...
Sep 06, 2016
CIS Roundup: Carabins open season with 24-21 road win over Laval
QUEBEC - Felix Menard-Briere kicked a go-ahead field goal with 1:04 to play as the Montreal Carabins came from behind to defeat the host Laval Rouge et Or 24-21 on Saturday to open their 2016 CIS seas...
Sep 06, 2016
Henderson star of the LPGA Manulife Classic despite struggles on the course
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. - It’s easy to find Brooke Henderson at the LPGA Manulife Classic. You don’t need a map of Whistle Bear Golf Club or an app on your phone and you don’t even have to a...
Sep 06, 2016
Canada beats Dutch to advance to super round at women's baseball World Cup
GIJANG, Korea, Republic Of - Edmonton’s Nicole Luchanski had three extra-base hits and drove in two, and Amanda Asay of Prince George, B.C., pitched seven strong innings as Canada beat the Nethe...
Sep 06, 2016
Mi Hyang Lee trying to stay on target for final round of LPGA Manulife Classic
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. - South Korea’s Mi Hyang Lee doesn’t want to change a thing. Lee shot a 6-under 66 to take the top spot on the leaderboard at 14 under on Saturday in the third round of the...
Sep 06, 2016
Canada's men's soccer team not giving up in quest for qualifying for World Cup
VANCOUBER, B.C. - Canada’s men’s soccer team still has a chance to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia despite a 2-1 loss to Honduras on Friday. Canada plays El Salvador at BC Pl...
Sep 06, 2016
World has caught up to Canada in Paralympic sport
RIO DE JANEIRO - When Chantal Petitclerc competed at the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona, her wheelchair races went directly to finals. There weren’t enough athletes to require heats. The Paralymp...
Sep 06, 2016
Serena Williams' shoulder 'feels solid,' looks even better
NEW YORK - So about that inflamed right shoulder that was supposed to hinder Serena Williams at the U.S. Open as she seeks a record 23rd major title: It sure seems to be just fine. “Definitely f...
Sep 06, 2016

Canadian star Raonic out for Davis Cup tie against Chile, Nestor questionable
TORONTO - Singles star Milos Raonic is not on the roster for Canada’s upcoming Davis Cup playoff against Chile and doubles ace Daniel Nestor may not be available either. Injuries have forced Can...
Sep 06, 2016