Category Archives: Sports
Lions quarterback taking aim at Grey Cup win in 2026, not making CFL awards history
Nathan Rourke has the opportunity to accomplish something this season that's never been done in CFL history. No Canadian has captured the CFL's outstanding player award in consecutive years. Russ Jack...
Jun 03, 2026
Lightning's Jon Cooper wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year. The Lightning announced the honor Wednesday. Cooper finished ahead of Buffalo's Li...
Jun 03, 2026
Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that's led to FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE - Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old Canadian striker keeps a gratitude list on his phone to remind him of all the people who've helped ...
Jun 03, 2026
'Biggest Canadian flag' unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette
NORTH VANCOUVER - A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the largest Canadian flag ever made as it showcases its support for Canada's team in the World Cup. The flag is spread out o...
Jun 03, 2026
Sceptres sign Fast, Kirk to three-year contract ahead of PWHL expansion process
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres have re-signed defender Renata Fast and goaltender Raygan Kirk to contracts through the 2028-29 season, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Wednesday. ...
Jun 03, 2026
Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
MADRID (AP) - Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health co...
Jun 03, 2026
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: 'We need them to get going'
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs. That was easier ...
Jun 03, 2026
Sandy Brondello gets a roaring ovation in her Liberty return with Toronto Tempo
NEW YORK (AP) - Sandy Brondello waved to the fans as they gave her a loud ovation before her Toronto Tempo lost to the New York Liberty on Wednesday night. Brondello, the coach who led New York to its...
Jun 03, 2026
TV deal, new rules, playoff expansion define CFL commissioner Johnston's first year
TORONTO - Stewart Johnston has wasted no time putting his stamp on the CFL. Since becoming commissioner April 24, 2025, the former TSN executive has made three major announcements. The most significan...
Jun 03, 2026
'Que-Berta': Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy
QUBEC - The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from each other on how to grow autonomy within Canada. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Quebec Premier Christine Frchette...
Jun 03, 2026