Category Archives: Sports
'Unbelievable' support from home fans fuelling Canada's run at FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER - Derek Cornelius used to be able to walk down Canadian streets in relative anonymity. Not anymore. Canada's run at this summer's FIFA World Cup has shone a bright new light on many of the n...
Jun 21, 2026
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation
LONDON (AP) - Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday. The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently retur...
Jun 21, 2026
Canada women beat Poland for third win of the week in Volleyball Nations League play
BANGKOK - Canada's women's volleyball team closed out a strong week with a 3-2 (25-23, 21-25, 25-16, 11-25, 15-13) win over Poland on Sunday in Volleyball Nations League play. It was the third win in ...
Jun 21, 2026
Blue Jays-Cubs has been postponed by rain
CHICAGO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays' game at the Chicago Cubs has been postponed because of inclement weather on Sunday. Toronto and Chicago were slated to play the finale of their weekend series. Ch...
Jun 21, 2026
PWHL Hamilton signs forwards Vasko, Vespa to two-year deals
HAMILTON - PWHL Hamilton has signed forwards Alexa Vasko and Kayla Vespa to two-year contracts through the 2027-28 season, the expansion club announced Sunday. Thesignings are the first for Hamilton a...
Jun 21, 2026
Oilers ink forward Jason Dickinson to five-year contract worth US$20 million
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract, the NHL club announced Sunday. The deal has a US$4 million average annual value. Dickinson was acquired from...
Jun 21, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:19 a.m. Happy Egypt fans hang around BC Place to celebrate their first-ever World Cup win - 3-1 over New Zealand - ...
Jun 21, 2026
Egypt fans rejoice in Vancouver after historic World Cup 3-1 win against New Zealand
VANCOUVER - Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup victory in Vancouver on Sunday, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in what fan Ahmed Khalil called a "dream come true." "It's really something to experience h...
Jun 21, 2026
Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan’s 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) - Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F, securing a milestone victo...
Jun 21, 2026
Roughriders fend off Stampeders' comeback and stiff wind at McMahon for 40-37 OT win
CALGARY - The Saskatchewan Roughriders prevailed on a blustery night and repelled a late Calgary Stampeders push in a 40-37 overtime win Saturday in the CFL. Roughriders backup quarterback Tommy Steve...
Jun 20, 2026