Category Archives: Sports
OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP
NEW YORK (AP) - When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, it sounds like a 20,000-person singalong. The anticipation builds as the public address announcer begins to reveal the second st...
Jun 11, 2026
Toronto Sceptres re-sign defender Kali Flanagan to three-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres have re-signed defender Kali Flanagan to a three-year contract, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Thursday. The move makes Flanagan one of Toronto's ...
Jun 11, 2026
The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious, when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. - San Antonio ...
Jun 11, 2026
Head coach Marsch brings confidence, character to Canadian soccer team
Jesse Marsch believes it's a unique Canadian team that he's leading into the FIFA World Cup this week. The players have an unusually strong desire to compete for each other and their country, he said,...
Jun 11, 2026
Auger-Aliassime advances to Libema Open quarterfinals with win over Fucsovics
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Canadian tennis star Flix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Libema Open with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Thursday. The top seed from Montrea...
Jun 11, 2026
Canada's Aiemann Zahabi set for fight on White House lawn for Trump's UFC birthday
MONTREAL - Aiemann Zahabi is working up a sweat inside the octagon at Tristar Gym, a famed mixed martial arts training centre 11 kilometres north of downtown Montreal. A couple of weeks out from the b...
Jun 11, 2026
Concerns from array of groups about prevalence of gambling ads during World Cup
TORONTO - The stage is set for Toronto's turn as FIFA World Cup host, and some government officials and advocates worry that the major sporting event will also spark intensified gambling advertising -...
Jun 11, 2026
Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
GENEVA (AP) - Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup was picked on Thursday for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August. European soccer body UEFA said Art...
Jun 11, 2026
Mboko's knee injury forces withdrawal from Queen's Club doubles with Williams
LONDON (AP) - Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was...
Jun 11, 2026
A snapshot look at the seven World Cup games to be played at Vancouver's BC Place
VANCOUVER - Vancouver will stage seven FIFA World Cup games between June 13 and July 7, including five group-stage matches and two knockout bouts. Here's a look at each of the seven matches: JUNE 13 A...
Jun 11, 2026