Category Archives: Sports
Brampton, Ont., is Canada's soccer factory with six players on national team
Sigma FC usually holds its training sessions on Thursday evenings, but co-founder Bobby Smyrniotis is giving everyone the night off when Canada plays Qatar in the FIFA men's World Cup. Many of Sigma's...
Jun 17, 2026
Alouettes' Alexander looks to improve regular-season record to 14-0
It's the Edmonton Elks' turn to try and do something no other CFL team has yet: hand Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander his first regular-season loss. Montreal (2-0) visits Edmonton (1-0) ...
Jun 17, 2026
Mixed reactions to Maple Leafs' hiring of head coach Jim Hiller
The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting mixed reviews online for hiring Jim Hiller as their new head coach. The announcement on Wednesday caused a stir for multiple reasons, with the former Leafs assistan...
Jun 17, 2026
World Cup watch party in Toronto ended Tuesday after firecracker set off: officials
TORONTO - The City of Toronto says a World Cup watch party downtown was cancelled Tuesday night after a firecracker was set off, just days after a separate FIFA fan event was cut short due to weather....
Jun 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup
HOUSTON (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match. Congo, which was playing at the World Cup for the fir...
Jun 17, 2026
Qatar fans hit Vancouver, their chartered flights and 5-star hotels paid for by emir
VANCOUVER - They arrived in Vancouver on a free flight chartered by the Emir of Qatar and are staying at a five-star downtown hotel. Mohmoud Alban, 30, said his "king," Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...
Jun 17, 2026
Questions around Davies' status persist as Canada continues preparations for Qatar
VANCOUVER - Canadian defender Richie Laryea says he and his teammates know they weren't at their best when the nation opened its FIFA World Cup campaign last week. They also know they'll need to be be...
Jun 17, 2026
US Olympian Caroline Harvey earns latest accolade in being voted IIHF female player of the year
The accolades keep coming for Caroline Harvey, with the U.S. national team and Wisconsin defender named the International Ice Hockey Federation's female player of the year on Wednesday. The honor caps...
Jun 17, 2026
Canadian women beat Netherlands 3-1 at Volleyball Nations League
BANGKOK - Canada's women's team kicked off Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League with a 3-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday. Canada came back after dropping the first set 20-25, winning the next t...
Jun 17, 2026
Bryan Trottier among Indigenous sport leaders featured on Canada Post stamps
CALGARY - Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be featured on a Canada Post stamp to celebrate Indigenous leaders in sport. Stamps featuring Trottier, a six-time Stanley Cup champion as a player, ...
Jun 17, 2026