Dave Hilson
Winnipeg Sun
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Valour FC’s playoff fate to be decided on road after draw with Atlético Ottawa
Article content “Like a striker that’s in a goal drought it takes that one to get them going again, to build that momentum again, build confidence. I’m not saying I’m going to score five in the next few games — but as far as confidence-wise on set pieces it will definitely help.” Ottawa countered 10 minutes later on a goal by Ollie Bassett. The result gives Valour FC 37 points on 10 wins, seven… → Read More
Valour FC defeats HFX Wanderers, 1-0
Article content “The first half we should have gotten a goal and at least gone into halftime with a lead because it changes a lot for us and opens up the game for us where our players find their legs. “… It was a chess game for large periods of the game but, overall — and with all due respect to Halifax — at the end we were the best team on the field today.” The result came after Valour’s… → Read More
Drink in all that exotic Puerto Rico has to offer
If you like pina coladasAnd getting caught in the rainIf you’re not into yogaIf you have half a brain …Chances are you’re pretty familiar with the Rupert Holmes song Escape and the delicious cocktail, made from rum, coconut and pineapple that it references. → Read More
Fun, sun, golf and history in Cartagena, Colombia
CARTAGENA, Colombia — There’s a warm breeze blowing off the Caribbean and across the 16th fairway as I stand on the tee of this somewhat daunting par-4 hole and look out across the water and through the haze to the city rising up in the distance. → Read More
Defending champion Brooke Henderson battles back to sit in solo third at CP Women’s Open
AURORA, Ont. — Think fans can’t affect the outcome of a sporting event? Think again.Brooke Henderson credits a little boy with helping turn around her day at the CP Women’s Open.Henderson’s third round got off to a bit of a rocky start on Saturday when she bogeyed holes No. → Read More
Canadians Henderson, Tanguay tied for second at CP Women’s Open
AURORA, Ont. — Brooke Henderson was hungry. She wanted to eat.And rightly so. She had just built up an appetite putting in a full day’s work at Magna Golf Club. And it was a great day of work. → Read More
Defending champ Brooke Henderson takes clubhouse lead at CP Women’s Open
AURORA, Ont. – Brooke Henderson wanted to eat. She was hungry.And rightly so. She had just put in a full day’s work at Magna Golf Club. And it was a great day of work. → Read More
Future of Canadian women’s golf looks bright
AURORA, Ont. – Ask the average Canadian to name a female golfer from this country and dollars to donuts they’re going to say Brooke Henderson.The reason for that is obvious: The congenial 21-year-old from small-town Smiths Falls, Ont. → Read More
Marchand looking to finish the year strong, starting at CP Women’s Open
AURORA, Ont. — There has been nothing earth-shattering about Brittany Marchand’s season so far. Soul-destroying might be more accurate.After a fairly strong rookie year, Marchand has taken a step back. A big step back. → Read More
One Bad Boy wins Queen’s Plate
The Queen’s Plate is more often than not a thought in the back of the mind of anyone who buys a Canadian-bred horse. For the owners of One Bad Boy, the objective was determined before the horse even won a race. → Read More
McIlroy claims RBC Canadian Open title in his first attempt
HAMILTON – Rory McIlroy had a “lucky loonie” in his pocket as a ball marker all week at the RBC Canadian Open. He probably didn’t need it. When he’s on his game, almost no one can stop him. → Read More
Trio of Canucks stays in contention heading into final day of RBC Canadian Open
HAMILTON – The next couple of days have the potential to be pretty special for Canadian sports fans.The Toronto Raptors can win the NBA Finals for the first time in team history on Monday night as they currently lead their series against the Golden State Warriors, 3-1, and can wrap things up a... → Read More
Big-hitting Canadian Jung has disappointing third round at RBC Canadian Open
HAMILTON – Soft-spoken Canadian Richard Jung lets his driver do the talking.The Team Canada graduate and former national junior champion led the RBC Canadian Open field in average driving distance over the first two rounds at 328 yards. → Read More
Silverman goes low, but not low enough at RBC Canadian Open
The second-year PGA Tour member from Thornhill, Ont., would have had the course record at Hamilton Golf and Country Club had it not been for his American counterpart. → Read More
Hughes quickly erases bad feelings from Thursday’s round at the RBC Canadian Open
HAMILTON – Canadian Mackenzie Hughes had a bad taste in his mouth at Hamilton Golf and Country Club on Thursday.It didn’t take long for him to get rid of it on Friday at the RBC Canadian Open. → Read More
Canadians in the thick of things after Day 1 of RBC Canadian Open
A quick look at the RBC Canadian Open leaderboard shows two Canucks in the top 10 after the opening round and another three tied for 15th with a large group, not too far back from leader Keegan Bradley → Read More
RBC Canadian Open honours 75th anniversary of D-Day with military flyover
HAMILTON – There are always big bombers at the RBC Canadian Open.The likes of Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy pulling out drivers and wowing golf fans with just how far they can hit those things. → Read More
Dustin Johnson looks to defend RBC Canadian Open at unfamiliar Hamilton course
HAMILTON – If Dustin Johnson is going to defend his RBC Canadian Open crown starting Thursday, he’s going to have to do it without having had much of a look at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. → Read More
Will this be the year a Canadian ends drought at Canadian Open?
HAMILTON – The venue has shifted. The date has changed. The goal remains the same. Win the RBC Canadian Open.For the 26 Canadians entered in the field at Hamilton Golf and Country Club that is the mission. → Read More
Canadian golf icon Weir talks U.S. Open
HAMILTON – If you had to guess which Canadians were playing in the U.S. Open next week, Mike Weir’s name likely wouldn’t come to mind.But the 49-year-old former Masters champion is just one of two Canadians to qualify for the tournament being played at Pebble Beach this year. → Read More