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Man charged with second-degree murder in CFL player's death to stand trial

Man charged with second-degree murder in CFL player's death to stand trial

CALGARY — A man charged in the shooting death of a Canadian Football League player last year has been committed to stand trial.
Tokyo Olympics cost twice the initial estimate: Why?

Tokyo Olympics cost twice the initial estimate: Why?

TOKYO — Taxpayers beware: The cost of hosting an Olympics is likely to be far more than advertised. The price tag on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has ballooned to nearly twice the initial estimate, even after a major cost-cutting effort.
Source: Edmonton Eskimos to host 2018 Grey Cup championship

Source: Edmonton Eskimos to host 2018 Grey Cup championship

TORONTO — The 2018 Grey Cup will be played in Edmonton. A league source says the Alberta capital has been awarded the CFL championship game. An official announcement will be made Monday at Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton has hosted four Grey Cups.
American Joe Eichner blazing rugby league trail with the Toronto Wolfpack

American Joe Eichner blazing rugby league trail with the Toronto Wolfpack

TORONTO — Having beaten the No. 2 team in their division by 68 points last time out, the unbeaten Toronto Wolfpack look to make short work of the 14th-ranked side when the 1-7-0 Coventry Bears visit Saturday.
Saskatchewan Rush looking for National Lacrosse League Champion's Cup three-peat

Saskatchewan Rush looking for National Lacrosse League Champion's Cup three-peat

Rush goalie Aaron Bold isn't worried about the National Lacrosse League's Champion's Cup final stretching over three weekends. He's confident he and his Saskatchewan teammates will sweep the Georgia Swarm and keep it a short series.
Mayweather among 2017 inductees in Vegas sports hall of fame

Mayweather among 2017 inductees in Vegas sports hall of fame

LAS VEGAS — Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.
From Hockey 101, Preds bring Stanley Cup Final to Music City

From Hockey 101, Preds bring Stanley Cup Final to Music City

NASHVILLE — Terry Crisp sorely wishes that he and fellow broadcaster Pete Weber had recorded their "Hockey 101" sessions from the early days of the Nashville Predators.
Scores and Schedule

Scores and Schedule

Thursday's Games NBA Finals Golden State 113 Cleveland 91 (Warriors lead series 1-0) --- MLB American Cleveland 8 Oakland 0 Baltimore 7 Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 12 Toronto 2 Minnesota 4 L.A. Angels 2 National Milwaukee 2 N.Y. Mets 1 St. Louis 2 L.A.
Thursday's Games

Thursday's Games

Thursday's Games NBA Finals Golden State 113 Cleveland 91 (Warriors lead series 1-0) --- MLB American Cleveland 8 Oakland 0 Baltimore 7 Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 12 Toronto 2 Minnesota 4 L.A. Angels 2 National Milwaukee 2 N.Y. Mets 1 St. Louis 2 L.A.
Curry, Durant power Warriors past Cavs in Game 1, 113-91

Curry, Durant power Warriors past Cavs in Game 1, 113-91

OAKLAND, Calif.