Category Archives: Sports
Toronto Raptors hosting news conference with 'special guest' on Tuesday morning
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will be holding a news conference Tuesday morning with a "special guest." General manager and executive vice-president Bobby Webster will be joined by the VIP for the "mi...
Jul 06, 2026
Ticats say veteran quarterback Mitchell underwent successful ankle surgery Monday
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats said star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell underwent successful ankle surgery Monday morning and is expected to make a full recovery. The 36-year-old Mitchell was injure...
Jul 06, 2026
Calgary Flames sign defenceman Simon Nemec to five-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Simon Nemec to a five-year, US$36.25 million contract. The Flames acquired Nemec, who was a restricted free agent, in a trade with the New Jersey De...
Jul 06, 2026
FIFA's Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun case would be decided by independent judicial bodies
SEATTLE (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he discussed the red card suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun with Donald Trump, and he explained to the U.S. president that a decision on th...
Jul 06, 2026
Calgary Wild FC hires Australia's Leah Blayney as new head coach
CALGARY - Calgary Wild FC have hired former Australian midfielder Leah Blayney as the soccer club's new head coach. The 40-year-old from Katoomba, Australia, was most recently an assistant coach of th...
Jul 06, 2026
Toronto FC acquires midfielder Palacio from Real Salt Lake in cash deal
TORONTO - Toronto FC bolstered its midfield Monday, acquiring Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lake in a cash-for-player trade. The MLS club sent $1.1 million in cash and could pay up to an additional $5...
Jul 06, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 9:59 p.m. Romelu Lukaku scores three minutes into second-half stoppage time to give Belgium a 4-1 lead. The clock runs out and...
Jul 06, 2026
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium takes on th...
Jul 06, 2026
Rogers to take full ownership of MLSE with $4.35B purchase of remaining stake
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment it does not already own from Kilmer Sports Inc. for $4.35...
Jul 06, 2026
Historic World Cup furor at FIFA decision to meet Trump's wish and let US forward Balogun play
GENEVA (AP) - With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from U.S. President Donald Trump before...
Jul 06, 2026