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Argos QB Kelly apologizes for conduct that violated CFL gender-based violence policy
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 20th, 2024
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly publicly apologized Tuesday for conduct which led to him being suspended for violating the CFL’s gender-based violence policy. Kelly’s apology came two days after he was reinstated, with conditions, by the CFL. The league suspended Kelly on May 7 for Toronto’s two exhibition games and at least its first nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tributes pour in after death of Prince Edward Island hockey instructor Allan Andrews
By The Canadian Press on August 20th, 2024
CHARLOTTETOWN – The hockey community and Prince Edward Island’s premier are paying tribute following the death of Allan Andrews, founder of a renowned hockey school on the island. RCMP confirmed Tuesday that the 83-year-old Andrews was found dead after he was reported missing in the Canoe Cove area on Monday. In a statement, Hockey PEI ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trevor Harris, Tyrell Ford, Blue Bombers O-line named to CFL’s weekly honour roll
By The Canadian Press on August 20th, 2024
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford and Winnipeg’s offensive line headlined the CFL’s Honour Roll on Tuesday. Harris connected on 31 of 39 pass attempts for 355 yards and two touchdowns as Saskatchewan lost to the Montreal Alouettes 27-24 on Friday. The league’s weekly honour roll highlights players in nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argos QB Kelly to start Thursday after returning from suspension
By The Canadian Press on August 20th, 2024
TORONTO – Argonauts coach Ryan Dinwiddie says recently reinstated quarterback Chad Kelly will start Thursday when Toronto hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The league announced Sunday that Kelly is cleared to return to the league, with conditions, after serving a suspension for violating its gender-based violence policy. The CFL suspended Kelly in May for its two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to play soccer friendly against Panama at BMO Field in October
By The Canadian Press on August 20th, 2024
TORONTO – The Canadian men’s soccer team will play a friendly match against Panama at Toronto’s BMO Field during the upcoming FIFA window. Canada Soccer announced the Oct. 15 match in a release on Tuesday. The Canadians are coming off an impressive fourth-place finish at the 2024 Copa America in which they were narrowly defeated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis star Jannik Sinner tested positive for a steroid twice but will not be suspended
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on August 20th, 2024
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March and was stripped of prize money and points earned at a tournament in Indian Wells, California, but will not be suspended because an independent tribunal said it was not intentional. The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced the case on Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broberg, Holloway join Blues after Oilers decline to match offer sheets
By The Canadian Press on August 20th, 2024
EDMONTON – Defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway have joined St. Louis after the Edmonton Oilers declined to match the offer sheets that the Blues extended to the players. The Blues tendered the offers to the restricted free agents on Aug. 21, and the Oilers had until Tuesday morning to match. Broberg’s two-year deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
By The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Cincinnati 6 Toronto 3 L.A. Dodgers 3 Seattle 0 N.Y. Mets 4 Baltimore 3 Texas 4 Pittsburgh 3 San Diego 5 Minnesota 3 San Francisco 5 Chicago White Sox 3 American League Houston 5 Boston 4 Kansas City 5 L.A. Angels 3 Oakland 3 Tampa Bay 0 National League Arizona 9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds score four in sixth-inning outburst, roll past Blue Jays 6-3
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2024
TORONTO – Spencer Steer’s run-scoring double spearheaded a four-run, sixth-inning outburst in the Cincinnati Reds’ series-opening 6-3 triumph against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The Blue Jays (58-67) lost for the third time in four outings, while the Reds (61-64) halted a three-game slide. With the game tied 2-2, Steer knocked in the go-ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis named American League Player of the Week
By The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been named the American League Player of the Week. The 28-year-old right-hander went 2-0 last week with a 0.64 earned-run average while allowing four hits with no walks and posting 15 strikeouts. He pitched seven strong innings in both his starts, a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star winger Laine and 2026 pick traded to Montreal Canadiens for defenceman Harris
By The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2024
BROSSARD, Que. – The Montreal Canadiens have acquired star forward Patrik Laine and a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenceman Jordan Harris. Laine had six goals and three assists in 18 games with Columbus last season. The six-foot-five, 215-pound winger has appeared in 480 ... Read More »
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