Category Archives: Sports

Rugby Canada extends Stephen Meehan's coaching contract through men's World Cup
LANGFORD - Rugby Canada has signed men's coach Stephen Meehan to a contract extension that keeps him at the helm through next year's Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia to 2028. In his first year coach...
Jun 04, 2026

Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska's run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva
PARIS (AP) - Sipping tea every night is working wonders for Maja Chwalinska. The Polish player became just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era when she beat Diana ...
Jun 04, 2026

Serena Williams’ tennis comeback to begin with 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko
LONDON (AP) - Serena Williams will make her eagerly anticipated return to professional tennis playing doubles alongside a partner who is 25 years younger. Victoria Mboko, the 19-year-old Canadian rank...
Jun 04, 2026

A snapshot look at the six FIFA World Cup games to be played at Toronto Stadium
TORONTO - Canada will host 13 games during the FIFA World Cup, with six games in Toronto and seven in Vancouver. Here's a snapshot look at the six games that will be played at Toronto Stadium: JUNE 12...
Jun 04, 2026

From Modric to Mane, five stars to watch at the World Cup in Toronto
TORONTO - Toronto is set to host six FIFA World Cup games, including a Round of 32 match, beginning with Canada's first group game on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here's a look at a few vis...
Jun 04, 2026

Original Vegas Golden Knights make an early impact in the Stanley Cup Final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Only three players have been around for all nine seasons of the Vegas Golden Knights. This is the third trip to the Stanley Cup Final for William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Brayd...
Jun 04, 2026

Canada's Dabrowski falls short of French Open mixed doubles title
PARIS - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski fell short in the mixed doubles final at the French Open on Thursday. Dabrowski and American partner Evan King dropped a 4-6, 6-3, 10-4 decision to top-seeded Itali...
Jun 04, 2026

Bell Media to revive 'Big Brother Canada,' Seth Rogen's take on 'The Littlest Hobo'
TORONTO - Bell Media is reviving "Big Brother Canada," the reality TV series that was cancelled by Corus Entertainment two years ago. Taking over as host is Andrea Bain of CTV's daytime talk show "The...
Jun 04, 2026

UFC ending pay-per-view model in Canada with Paramount Plus streaming deal
TORONTO - The UFC and Paramount plan to expand their partnership into Canada next year, the mixed martial arts organization said Thursday. Under the six-year deal, all UFC numbered-event main cards --...
Jun 04, 2026

In the news today: AI strategy, B.C. killer discharged, Blue Jays sign Twins pitcher
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... PM Carney to announce federal artificial intelligence strategy in Toronto today Prime Minister Mark Carney is...
Jun 04, 2026