Most of the athletes who participated in the Pan Am Games in Toronto that concluded on July 26 have thanked a spiritual leader of Indian-descent for counselling which helped them bring laurels to their respective countries
Cheering fans packed the stands over the 16 days of competition, Canadian athletes reached new heights on home soil, and widespread fears that the city would grind to a standstill never fully materialized.
Mauro Rosales, Kendall Waston and Octavio Rivero scored Sunday as the Whitecaps took advantage of their chances in cruising past the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1.
TORONTO — Kia Nurse, who led Canada to a historic basketball gold medal, will carry the country's flag into the closing ceremonies of the Pan American Games.
VANCOUVER — Two interceptions and an early 21-0 deficit didn't shake Scott Milanovich's belief in his quarterback. And Trevor Harris repaid his head coach's faith with another stunning road victory.
TORONTO — Hosting the largest Parapan Am Games ever could turn athletes with disabilities into household names and bolster the Paralympic movement in Canada, some involved in the upcoming competition said Saturday.
