Category Archives: Sports
Babcock wary of loading Leafs with youth; wants to err on side of caution
TORONTO - When is too much youth a bad thing? Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock is trying to make that determination in the last days of training camp as he seeks a final configuration to his openin...
Oct 07, 2016
Canadians Duhamel and Radford win pairs event at Finlandia Trophy
ESPOO, Finland - Canadian figure skaters Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford won the pairs event, while Kaetlyn Osmond captured the women’s title at the ISU Challenger Series Finlandia Trophy on Fri...
Oct 07, 2016
Milos Raonic advances to semifinals of China Open
BEIJING - Canada’s Milos Raonic has advanced to the semifinals of the China Open. The hard-serving player from Thornhill, Ont., defeated Pablo Carreno Busta 6-4, 6-4. His semifinal opponent will...
Oct 07, 2016
Hometown Glory: Adele wears Jays jersey in support of Toronto playoff run
TORONTO - Call it Hometown Glory. Superstar singer/songwriter Adele joined the chorus of Toronto’s baseball fans when she wore a No. 16 Blue Jays jersey with her name on the back for her concert...
Oct 07, 2016
Former Samoa coach Damian McGrath to take over Canada's men's rugby sevens team
Damian McGrath saw predictability as one of Canada’s weaknesses in men’s rugby sevens when facing the country as an opponent. Named the program’s new head coach on Friday, he plans t...
Oct 07, 2016

Blue Jays say closer Roberto Osuna ready but Devon Travis out for Game 2 of ALDS
ARLINGTON, Texas - Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna is available if needed Friday for Game 2 of the American League Division Series. The 21-year-old right-hander has been in question since leaving the 1...
Oct 07, 2016
Subban in Nashville, Matthews in Toronto among NHL storylines to watch
The NHL season begins with plenty to keep an eye on. Here are five compelling storylines to watch for in the 2016-17 campaign: SPEED FIRST The Penguins won the Cup in June by playing hockey at a remar...
Oct 07, 2016
Calgary Flames looking to Brian Elliott for their goaltending cure
CALGARY - Keep your head up if you score on Brian Elliott in practice, says his Calgary Flames teammate Troy Brouwer. “He gets angry,” Brouwer said. “He’ll shoot the puck back ...
Oct 07, 2016
P.K. Subban already making big impression in Music City
NASHVILLE - P.K. Subban already has belted out “Folsom Prison Blues” at Tootsie’s, a famous honky tonk. He visited the local children’s hospital before training camp opened. Th...
Oct 07, 2016

IOC: Pyeongchang's biggest challenge is promoting the games
PYEONGCHANG, Korea, Republic Of - Pyeongchang’s preparations for the 2018 Winter Olympics are on course but South Korean organizers must step up efforts to promote the games worldwide, the head ...
Oct 07, 2016