Category Archives: Sports
Vancouver works to avoid 'great sigh' in the wake of World Cup hosting duties
VANCOUVER - As the FIFA banners come down across Vancouver and barriers are removed from BC Place, Destination Vancouver's CEO Royce Chwin says the city is working to avoid what he calls "the great si...
Jul 16, 2026
Flyers lock up Trevor Zegras with a 4-year deal worth $9.125M per year
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Flyers have reached a four-year contract agreement with forward Trevor Zegras with an average annual value of $9.125 million, the team announced on Wednesday night...
Jul 15, 2026
Former Argos standout defensive lineman Jim Corrigall dies at the age of 80
TORONTO - Jim Corrigall, the standout Canadian defensive lineman who spurned the NFL for a career with the Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. Kent State, Corrigall's alma mater, announced his pas...
Jul 15, 2026
A'ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper and Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams
Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago. Acting as honorary general managers, WNBA greats Cynthia Coop...
Jul 15, 2026
Alouettes receiver Tyler Snead shows his versatility by throwing TD pass
Tyler Snead is perfect as a CFL passer and now has a touchdown strike to his credit, but Davis Alexander need not worry about his job as the Montreal Alouettes starting quarterback. Snead hit Canadian...
Jul 15, 2026
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi - the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's history - and defending champio...
Jul 15, 2026
Gauld expected to return as reinvigorated Vancouver Whitecaps make second-half push
VANCOUVER - It's been 16 months since Ryan Gauld was in the Vancouver Whitecaps' starting lineup for a Major League Soccer game. That could change when the team returns from the FIFA World Cup break. ...
Jul 15, 2026
Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina, defending champions reach another World Cup final
ATLANTA (AP) - Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy for Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but the 3...
Jul 15, 2026
Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) - No "Hand of God" this time. Argentina didn't need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year'...
Jul 15, 2026
Jets re-sign Cole Perfetti to five-year contract worth $30 million
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed Cole Perfetti to a five-year contract with an average annual value of US$6 million, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The 24-year-old forward had 32 points ...
Jul 15, 2026