Category Archives: Sports
Oilers sign Mukhamadullin to two-year deal, Stastney to one-year deal
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Sunday. The deal has an average annual value of US$1.75 million. Muk...
Jul 05, 2026
Canada's Auger-Aliassime advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals, to face Djokovic
WIMBLEDON - Canada's Flix Auger-Aliassime defeated Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-7 (4), 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-1 to advance to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon on Sunday. The Montreal native h...
Jul 05, 2026
World Cup leaves uncertain legacy in Toronto as experts question economic impact
TORONTO - For soccer fan Marticia Fargiorgio, the atmosphere in Toronto has been unmatched since the World Cup began, watching neighbours come together to support the men's team and connect with visit...
Jul 05, 2026
Two critical after Lachine Canal rescue as group urges prevention
MONTREAL - Two people were in critical condition after being pulled from Montreal's Lachine Canal late Saturday night in what appeared to be a rescue attempt, a scenario Quebec's water safety organiza...
Jul 05, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:05 p.m. England hangs on to defeat World Cup co-host Mexico 3-2, despite being outshot 21-6 (5-5 on target). Mexico had 12 ...
Jul 05, 2026
Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
LONDON (AP) - In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time on Sunday. Saba...
Jul 05, 2026
Australia wins the Women's T20 World Cup after crushing England in the Lord's final
LONDON (AP) - Australia won the Women's Twenty20 World Cup after smashing England in the final by seven wickets at Lord's on Sunday. Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield supercharged the chase of 151 run...
Jul 05, 2026
Canada's historic run at FIFA World Cup fuels players' hunger for future tournaments
HOUSTON - It took little time for Luc de Fougerolles to turn the sting of defeat into motivation for the future. Just over an hour after Canada was ousted from the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, the 20-y...
Jul 05, 2026
FIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against...
Jul 05, 2026
Predators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to 6-year, $33 million contract
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators signed newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, US$33 million contract Saturday. The 24-year-old Bourque was acquired from the Dallas Stars on Wednesday i...
Jul 04, 2026