The Canadian PressDhiren Mahiban TORONTO–Ryan Goins isn’t a fan of the Blue Jays wearing red jerseys. Toronto made a collective team decision to opt for their more traditional white jerseys yesterday and it led to a 7-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in interleague play. “When you’re 2-7 in the […]
National Sports
The Associated Press BROOKLYN, Mich.–Kyle Larson slipped between cars on an overtime restart–capping his wild weekend with a victory in yesterday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway. Larson was in the spotlight after team owner Chip Ganassi allowed him to go to Iowa to compete in the Knoxville […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Justin Thomas emerged from the shadow of a longtime friend and won the PGA Championship to take his place among the young elite in golf. With two big breaks to start the back nine, a chip-in for birdie to seize control, and a timely seven-iron […]
The Canadian PressDhiren Mahiban TORONTO–The non-waiver trade deadline came and went and Marco Estrada was still a member of the Blue Jays. The relief he’s felt at staying in Toronto has shown in his performances. Estrada has struck out 18 while walking six over 21 innings in his three starts […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Quarterback Mike Reilly and receiver Chris Getzlaf showed why the Edmonton Eskimos are the only undefeated team in the CFL this season with a pair of plays in the fourth quarter. Reilly found Getzlaf in the end zone for an eight-yard touchdown pass and then ran […]
The Associated Press DETROIT — Chevrolet has introduced a new car for next year’s NASCAR Cup Series a Camaro ZL1. The Chevy Camaro has only two Cup Series victories to its credit, both by Tiny Lund in 1971. More recently, the Camaro SS has been Chevrolet’s entry in the Xfinity […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–The beat goes on for Toronto’s beleaguered pitching staff. Yesterday, Blue Jays starter Nick Tepesch became the sixth pitcher in franchise history to allow three homers in his debut as the Yankees led early and then piled on in an 11-5 victory. Reliever Leonel Campos was […]
The Associated PressPatrick Donnelly MINNEAPOLIS–Eddie Rosario danced, Oliver Drake flinched, and the Minnesota Twins were on their way to another comeback victory. Rosario doubled home the tying run in the seventh inning, and his aggressive base running caused Drake to balk home the winning run as the Twins defeated the […]
By Doug Feinberg The Associated Press NEW YORK — With Kelsey Plum struggling at the start of her career, San Antonio Stars assistant coach Latrell Trammell took a hands-on approach to try to break the rookie out a slump. Last month, right before the Stars played at Indiana, Trammell took […]
The Associated PressBarry Wilner CANTON, Ohio–Now that the Dallas Cowboys have taken care of business in the Hall of Fame game, they’re going to hang around for a couple of days. Why not? The boss is about to get a gold jacket. With no stars and few starters on the […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph TORONTO–Roy Finch staggered the Toronto Argonauts before Bo Levi Mitchell delivered the knockout blows. Finch had a punt-return touchdoown for the second-straight game while Mitchell threw three TD strikes to lead the Calgary Stampeders past Toronto 41-24 last night before just 11,616 spectators at BMO Field. […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–With a 1-4-1 record, the Redblacks hardly look like a team in position to contend for the East Division, but just three points separate Ottawa from the first-place Toronto Argonauts. The Redblacks will look to close the gap tonight when they host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers […]
