Category Archives: Sports
From Modric to Mane, five stars to watch at the World Cup in Toronto
TORONTO - Toronto is set to host six FIFA World Cup games, including a Round of 32 match, beginning with Canada's first group game on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here's a look at a few vis...
Jun 04, 2026
Original Vegas Golden Knights make an early impact in the Stanley Cup Final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Only three players have been around for all nine seasons of the Vegas Golden Knights. This is the third trip to the Stanley Cup Final for William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Brayd...
Jun 04, 2026
Canada's Dabrowski falls short of French Open mixed doubles title
PARIS - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski fell short in the mixed doubles final at the French Open on Thursday. Dabrowski and American partner Evan King dropped a 4-6, 6-3, 10-4 decision to top-seeded Itali...
Jun 04, 2026
Bell Media to revive 'Big Brother Canada,' Seth Rogen's take on 'The Littlest Hobo'
TORONTO - Bell Media is reviving "Big Brother Canada," the reality TV series that was cancelled by Corus Entertainment two years ago. Taking over as host is Andrea Bain of CTV's daytime talk show "The...
Jun 04, 2026
UFC ending pay-per-view model in Canada with Paramount Plus streaming deal
TORONTO - The UFC and Paramount plan to expand their partnership into Canada next year, the mixed martial arts organization said Thursday. Under the six-year deal, all UFC numbered-event main cards --...
Jun 04, 2026
In the news today: AI strategy, B.C. killer discharged, Blue Jays sign Twins pitcher
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... PM Carney to announce federal artificial intelligence strategy in Toronto today Prime Minister Mark Carney is...
Jun 04, 2026
Nelly Furtado, Tragically Hip join Boi-1da for Canada's 'competitive' World Cup album
When Boi-1da was first approached about a World Cup soundtrack by Canada Soccer, the brief was simple: a few songs to accompany the 2026 FIFA tournament. He quickly pushed for something much bigger. "...
Jun 04, 2026
Dubón and Albies hit 3-run homers as Braves beat Blue Jays 7-3 for 12th straight win against Corbin
ATLANTA (AP) - Mauricio Dubn hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the third inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on Wednesday night to continue their mastery of left-hander Pa...
Jun 03, 2026
Liberty surge past the Tempo as Jonquel Jones powers New York’s third straight win
NEW YORK (AP) - Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Toronto Tempo 97-82 on Wednesday night. Breanna Stewart added 19 points, including 17 in the second ha...
Jun 03, 2026
Blue Jays acquire RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash considerations
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Woods Richardson is 0-7 in 12 appearances (10 s...
Jun 03, 2026