Sports
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Team Canada’s Joe Thornton Still Going Strong at Age 37
Joe Thornton is, literally and figuratively, the greybeard on Canada’s World Cup roster. If you look closely enough at the gnarly nest that dangles ... -
Canadian Players in NFL stays Same as Last Season
For the second straight season, 13 Canadians are on a Week 1 NFL roster. Twelve are return NFLers. Seven are sure to start, and ... -
Chris Drury Hired as Rangers Assistant General Manager
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Rangers have hired former captain Chris Drury as their assistant general manager. General manager Jeff Gorton announced ... -
Norman Kwong dies at 86: CFL pioneer and Hall of Famer was ‘an Alberta success story’
CALGARY — The China Clipper sailed to the rescue of more than one professional sports team — as a bruising football fullback, a tenacious ... -
Ninth-inning Blue Jays Rally Falls Short as Tampa Bay Rays Hand Toronto Second Straight Road Loss
ST. PETERSBURG – Even on his very best days, Marco Estrada walks a fine line between success and failure. He works with a repertoire ... -
U.S. Open Umpire Scolds Player for Using Cellphone During Match. Player Says he Was Texting His Wife
NEW YORK — Marcos Baghdatis was warned by a chair umpire for using his cellphone during a changeover in his fourth-round U.S. Open loss ... -
Last-second Field Goal Boosts Blue Bombers Over Roughriders in Wild Labour Day Weekend Tilt
REGINA — Justin Medlock kicked seven field goals, including a game-winning boot from 43 yards, to give the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a thrilling 28-25 ... -
Nadal Falters Late, Falls to Pouille in US Open Fourth Round
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Rafael Nadal kept making a stand, kept coming back, kept showing he would not depart quietly from this U.S. Open. ... -
Brendan Kelly’s What the Puck: Is David Desharnais One of the Habs’ Biggest Problems?
There was an eerie quiet in the Habs Nation this week, which is funny given the hockey season is hurtling toward us like a ... -
Toronto Blue Jays Bring Back Knuckleball Specialist Josh Thole
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are bringing back catcher Josh Thole. The club announced Thursday that the knuckleball specialist has been signed to ...