Category Archives: Sports
FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
FIFA announced on Friday that it will now allow fans to bring their own water bottles to some stadiums during the World Cup, adjusting a policy that had barred spectators from bringing refillable wate...
Jun 05, 2026
Canada's Cyle Larin to remain at Southampton on two-year contract
Southampton FC said Friday that Canadian striker Cyle Larin has completed a permanent transfer to remain at the English club. The 31-year-old Larin, from Brampton, Ont., was a January recruit on loan ...
Jun 05, 2026
Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite's car
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million to the parents of two young brothers killed in a hit-and-run collision when a California socialite's car struck them in a crosswalk nearl...
Jun 05, 2026
J.T. Poston handles the wind at Memorial for low round of tournament and the lead
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - J.T. Poston stepped onto the putting green Friday at the Memorial just in time to feel the first gust of wind, knowing a tough course was about to get even harder. Part of him was ...
Jun 05, 2026
Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup. An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St...
Jun 05, 2026
Canada plays Ireland to 1-1 draw in final tune-up before FIFA World Cup
MONTREAL - Maxime Crpeau shed tears during "O Canada" a day after earning the nod as the country's No. 1 goalkeeper for the FIFA World Cup. The 32-year-old from Candiac, Que., then showed why he's the...
Jun 05, 2026
Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final is 'a new series' going into Game 3 after Canes' comeback
Before the Carolina Hurricanes made their comeback, before the Vegas Golden Knights needed a goal with 81 seconds left in regulation to tie it and before Seth Jarvis scored in overtime, the sound of G...
Jun 05, 2026
Brianne Jenner becomes first player signed by Hamilton PWHL team
HAMILTON - Hamilton's PWHL expansion team signed Brianne Jenner to a three-year contract Friday, making the veteran forward the first player in franchise history. The Oakville, Ont., native joins Hami...
Jun 05, 2026
Former NHL player Gaetz remains at large after alleged attack on B.C. taxi driver
MAPLE RIDGE - Police in British Columbia say a former NHL player remains at large a day after authorities announced charges against him in the alleged attack on a taxi driver in Metro Vancouver. Link ...
Jun 05, 2026
Canucks add Hermiston to front office as hockey operations overhaul continues
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have hired Daren Hermiston as director of player personnel and player development. General manager Ryan Johnson announced the move Friday, saying Hermiston brings exp...
Jun 05, 2026