Category Archives: Sports
Canadiens sign Demidov to eight-year extension; Jets add Skinner in free agency
Ivan Demidov glanced around a dressing room filled with young core players already signed for years to come. The skilled Russian forward quickly decided he wanted to join them. On the first day he was...
Jul 01, 2026
'Sends a message': Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky on first day of NHL free agency
Sergei Bobrovsky twice broke the hearts of his new team. The Maple Leafs are hoping the veteran goaltender will now help get their tortured franchise back on track. Toronto signed the two-time Stanley...
Jul 01, 2026
Canada's historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants' business boost
VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada's historic run in the World Cup has led to a boom for many Vancouver businesses, as the team's journey into the round...
Jul 01, 2026
Girl Guides with Calgary Stampede in their hearts to now wear it on their sleeves
CALGARY - Girl Guides who hold the Calgary Stampede in their hearts will now wear it on their sleeves. The organization has created an official badge to honour the young women who yearly don cowboy ha...
Jul 01, 2026
Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not...
Jun 30, 2026
Gausman's game soars back, Guerrero struggles due to sore back
TORONTO - As their late-June swoon continued, the Toronto Blue Jays witnessed a return to form from starter Kevin Gausman, a rotation adjustment, and some troubling news for slumping slugger Vladimir ...
Jun 30, 2026
Mets play long ball in 3-0 win over sluggish Blue Jays
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman struck out seven over six innings, but one of his five hits was a solo homer from Francisco Alvarez, all the runs needed in a 3-0 win for the New York...
Jun 30, 2026
AP sources: Leonard heading back to Raptors in Clippers deal
Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with kno...
Jun 30, 2026
Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Kylian Mbapp and France are sizzling - and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions. Mbapp had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career ...
Jun 30, 2026
Canadian receiver Ajou agrees to terms with Stampeders following CFL reinstatement
TORONTO - Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou agreed to terms with the Calgary Stampeders on Tuesday after being reinstated by the CFL. A league source confirmed Ajou's agreement in principle Tuesday night. T...
Jun 30, 2026