Category Archives: Sports
Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham draws boos at Tempo game in Toronto
TORONTO - Sophie Cunningham tried to laugh off the boos that dogged her at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night. Cunningham was booed when she checked into the Indiana Fever's 101-95 victory over the Tor...
Aug 18, 2026
At 37, Alexis Sanchez believes he still has plenty to give CF Montréal
MONTREAL - After watching several of his peers make the jump from Europe to Major League Soccer, Alexis Sanchez decided to follow suit. The Chilean soccer legend signed with CF Montral last week, beco...
Aug 18, 2026
Canadian striker Promise David joins Premier League's Brighton on season-long loan
BRIGHTON - Promise David is heading to the Premier League. Brighton & Hove Albion announced Tuesday that it has signed the Canadian striker on a season-long loan from Belgium's Union Saint-Gillois...
Aug 18, 2026
Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot on historic pace this season
Tyson Philpot is on a historic clip. At the midway point of the 2026 regular season, the Montreal Alouettes receiver leads the CFL in targets (98), receptions (74) and yards (1,154). Philpot, 26, of D...
Aug 18, 2026
After ending 12-game winless skid, Toronto FC finally has momentum on its side
TORONTO - With a 12-game winless skid finally in the past, Toronto FC has some rare momentum as it looks to make a push for the Major League Soccer post-season. TFC can record its first winning streak...
Aug 18, 2026
Ross, Fajardo and Horvath named top players for Week 11 of CFL season
TORONTO - Edmonton defensive back J.J. Ross, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo and B.C. running back Zander Horvath have been named the CFL's top players for Week 11. Ross had two interceptions, including...
Aug 18, 2026
Barcelona confirms signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City
MADRID (AP) - Barcelona made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri on Tuesday, adding the World Cup's best player to a squad already filled with world champions. The midfielder who helped Spain ...
Aug 18, 2026
Here's the (long) list of items facing possible tariffs from the United States
OTTAWA - Talks between Canada and the United States are intensifying as the clock ticks down toward a midnight deadline that could see a steep 50 per cent tariff imposed on a range of Canadian exports...
Aug 18, 2026
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. (AP) - Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 after being fired from a public relations job in the World Hockey Association, died Tuesday. He was 93. ESPN historian Mike Solty...
Aug 18, 2026
PWHL Hamilton adds assistants Walkland, James to Sparre's coaching staff
HAMILTON - The Professional Women's Hockey League's Hamilton team has hired Chelsea Walkland and Connor James as assistant coaches ahead of its inaugural 2026-27 season. The team announced the first a...
Aug 18, 2026