Category Archives: Sports
Jets defenceman Salomonsson undergoes surgery, will be sidelined five to six months
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Jets defenceman Elias Salomonsson underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday and will be sidelined for five to six months, the NHL team said. The best-case scenario of Salomonsson's re...
Apr 30, 2026
The Whitecaps are a top team in the MLS. Why is Vancouver struggling to keep them?
VANCOUVER - They have a passionate fan base, well-attended matches and stellar on-field performances - yet the Vancouver Whitecaps' future in the city is in jeopardy. As an investor group files a form...
Apr 30, 2026
No question mark around McDavid, Oilers wary of Ducks late-game surges in Game 6
ANAHEIM - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid didn't participate in the morning skate ahead of Thursday's must-win Game 6 for his team, but coach Kris Knoblauch said only centre Jason Dickinson was...
Apr 30, 2026
Foot ailment forces Casse to scratch Silent Tactic from Kentucky Derby
Mark Casse has put his quest for a first-ever Kentucky Derby win on hold. Casse's hopes to earn that elusive victory at the 2026 Derby ended Wednesday when Silent Tactic was scratched due to a foot ai...
Apr 30, 2026
Canada into mixed doubles curling semifinals with wins over Czechia, Switzerland
GENEVA - Canada earned a direct spot into the world mixed doubles curling championship semifinals after finishing the preliminary round with a pair of wins on Thursday. Kadriana and Colton Lott follow...
Apr 30, 2026
Backup quarterback P.J. Walker tells Stampeders he's retiring from football
CALGARY - Quarterback P.J. Walker has informed the Calgary Stampeders he's retiring from football, the CFL club announced Thursday. Walker signed with Calgary in October 2024 and spent his time with t...
Apr 30, 2026
Curling Canada to look at timing of national championships in Olympic seasons
With a new quadrennial set to begin, one of many things on Curling Canada's to-do list is tackling a glaring inequality with its Olympic teams in 2026. Rachel Homan's team was unable to defend its Sco...
Apr 30, 2026
Seattle Kraken say assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return next season
SEATTLE (AP) - Jessica Campbell, the first woman to be an on-bench assistant coach in NHL history, will not return to the Seattle Kraken next season, the team said Thursday. General manager Jason Bott...
Apr 30, 2026
Iran to play 2026 World Cup games in United States: FIFA president
VANCOUVER - FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will play World Cup games in the United States this summer, despite an ongoing war between the two nations. Infantino made the remarks at the 76th...
Apr 30, 2026
Donskov to coach Canada at next two men's world championships, 2027 world juniors
CALGARY - Misha Donskov will serve as head coach for Canada's teams at the next two men's world championships and the 2027 world junior championship, Hockey Canada announced Thursday. The 49-year-old ...
Apr 30, 2026