Category Archives: Sports
Canadian wildfire smoke unlikely to postpone World Cup final, expert says
Canadian wildfire smoke drifting into northern New Jersey is highly unlikely to postpone Sunday's World Cup final but worsening air quality could still force a delay, according to a medical expert. Dr...
Jul 17, 2026
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) - Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spai...
Jul 17, 2026
Quebec government approves interior renovation for Montreal's Olympic Stadium
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has approved plans to renovate the interior of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, Tourism Minister Amlie Dionne announced Friday. The announcement comes as construction to re...
Jul 17, 2026
West Indies cricketing great Garry Sobers dies at age 89
Garry Sobers, the graceful West Indian cricketer whose world-record test innings of 365 not out as a 21-year-old set him on the path to becoming arguably the sport's greatest allrounder, has died. He ...
Jul 17, 2026
Canadian Tre Ford gets start for Ticats versus Toronto Argonauts
HAMILTON - As a backup quarterback, Canadian Tre Ford is used to making do with mental reps during practice. So being forced to do so this week due to air-quality issues doesn't bother Ford, who'll ma...
Jul 17, 2026
Canada misses chance to clinch spot in Paralympic women's sitting volleyball tourney
HANGZHOU - Canada missed a chance to clinch a berth in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics after falling 3-0 to host China in a third-place match Friday at the 2026 World Sitting Volleyball Championships...
Jul 17, 2026
Canada Soccer announces squad for CONCACAF U-20 Championship
Canada Soccer is turning its focus to the future, announcing which athletes will represent the nation at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Mexico. The 21-player roster revealed on Friday includes tale...
Jul 17, 2026
Toronto FC holds CF Montréal to 0-0 draw in return from MLS break
MONTREAL - CF Montral and Toronto FC spent nearly two months on the sidelines during the lengthy World Cup break. It looked every bit like it in their return to MLS action Thursday night. Montreal dro...
Jul 16, 2026
Forge-Pacific CPL game postponed due to air quality issues
The Canadian Premier League has announced that the matchup between Forge FC and Pacific FC has been postponed due to worsening air quality conditions. The match was set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday in Ha...
Jul 16, 2026
CFL fines Alouettes' Micah Awe for high hit on Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr.
TORONTO - The CFL announced a few fines on Thursday. Montreal linebacker Micah Awe was handed a maximum fine for delivering a high hit on Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. during the Alo...
Jul 16, 2026