Category Archives: Sports
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 5:24 p.m. Canada coach Jesse Marsch gathered his players in a huddle after the final whistle. "You guys are Canadian h...
Jun 28, 2026
Ottawa's Dabrowski, Brazil's Stefani win women's doubles title at Eastbourne Open
EASTBOURNE - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil's Luisa Stefani have won another title. The duo defeated Czech pair Miriam Skoch and Jesika Maleckova 6-1, 6-4 in the women's doubles final at the W...
Jun 28, 2026
'Bred to buck': Stampede Ranch responsible for generations of bucking horses
HANNA, ALTA. - Welcome to Stampede Ranch, where horses named Bubbles and Disco Party are coached and conditioned into four legs of back-arching, jaw-pounding fury. It's a sprawling spread near Hanna, ...
Jun 28, 2026
Fans erupt with joy after Canada defeats South Africa in World Cup knockout game
Fans across the country joyfully roared for Canada after it beat South Africa 1-0 in a nail-biting FIFA World Cup knockout stage match in Los Angeles on Sunday. Canadians at FIFA Fan Festivals in Toro...
Jun 28, 2026
Eustaquio nets 'moment of magic,' Canada advances with 1-0 win over South Africa
LOS ANGELES - Even after scoring one of the biggest goals in Canadian soccer history, Stephen Eustaquio remained humble. The 29-year-old midfielder played hero on Sunday, chesting down a ball in the s...
Jun 28, 2026
Messi subs in and scores again as defending World Cup champ Argentina beats Jordan to sweep group
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Giovani Lo Celso became the first Argentina player other than Lionel Messi to score in this World Cup as the defending champions finished the group stage with a three-game swee...
Jun 27, 2026
Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Algeria and Austria knew that a pedestrian draw Saturday night would have sent both to the knockout round of the World Cup. They delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw instead. In the ...
Jun 27, 2026
Switzerland, Algeria meet Thursday in World Cup's round of 32 in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Switzerland had to wait until late Saturday night to learn who they'll be playing in their first World Cup knockout match on Thursday at BC Place Stadium. Algeria, which earned a dramatic ...
Jun 27, 2026
Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal
Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by t...
Jun 27, 2026
Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's group stage fin...
Jun 27, 2026