Category Archives: Sports
Hanyu leads as he bids for 4th straight Grand Prix Final win
MARSEILLE, France - Yuzuru Hanyu took the lead with an electrifying performance in the short program on Thursday to stay on course for a fourth straight Grand Prix Final figure skating title while Can...
Dec 08, 2016

Toronto FC's Jozy Altidore shuns spotlight, works hard to be part of the whole
TORONTO - Jozy Altidore doesn’t much like sharing with the media and, reading some of his past reviews, it’s not hard to see why. The burly U.S. international forward has had to deal with ...
Dec 08, 2016
Banged-up Canadiens hope to avoid repeat of last season's collapse
BROSSARD, Que. - It was about this time last season that the Montreal Canadiens lost star goalie Carey Price and their season went into a tailspin. They are determined not to let anything like that ha...
Dec 08, 2016
Rachel Homan improves to 3-0 after win over Flaxey at the National
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Ottawa’s Rachel Homan continued her strong play of late on Thursday, remaining undefeated in round-robin play at the National. Homan, who is coming off a loss to Jennife...
Dec 08, 2016
Funeral arrangements set for CFL player Joe McKnight
NEW ORLEANS - Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for CFL player Joe McKnight, who was fatally shot last week during a road rage dispute in suburban New Orleans. Visitation will be held at New Ho...
Dec 08, 2016
Olympic hurdler Phylicia George aiming for spot on Humphries' bobsled crew
Phylicia George bounced around like a bobblehead on her first trip down the Whistler track, tossed out of her comfort zone at 120 kilometres an hour. It was an inauspicious bobsled debut for the two-t...
Dec 08, 2016

Police investigating racist graffiti in Giants player's home
MOONACHIE, N.J. - Police are investigating racist graffiti scrawled on the walls of a New Jersey home belonging to a New York Giants player. Police on Thursday were investigating the break-in at Nikit...
Dec 08, 2016
Doping: Russian boxer, Romanian weightlifter lose Rio medals
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The Court of Arbitration for Sport says a Russian boxer and Romanian weightlifter will lose medals from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after failing doping tests at the games. Mis...
Dec 08, 2016

NHL has no plans to reconsider Golden Knights name after denial of trademark
PALM BEACH, Fla. - The NHL does not intend to reconsider the name or logo of the Las Vegas expansion franchise after U.S. patent authorities denied the club’s trademark request. NHL deputy commi...
Dec 08, 2016
FIFA head urges greater vigilance to prevent abuse in soccer
SINGAPORE - Soccer must be more vigilant in protecting young players as allegations of sexual abuse mount across the British game, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday. Police in London hav ...
Dec 08, 2016