Category Archives: Sports
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
Walter Cup champion Victoire protect Poulin, Stacey and Desbiens in expansion
TORONTO - Teams submitted their three protected players Wednesday for the Professional Women's Hockey League expansion. Four new teams will join the PWHL next season in Hamilton, Las Vegas, Detroit an...
Jun 03, 2026
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred worries cap proposal could lead to repeat of 1994-95 strike
NEW YORK (AP) - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred worries the owners' salary cap proposal could lead to a work stoppage like the one that caused the cancellation of the 1994 World Series and says the ...
Jun 03, 2026
The Golden Knights are rolling, eager to stretch streak to 8 straight in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Vegas Golden Knights were up one, down to a frantic 5.6 seconds left to secure Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes won a faceoff in...
Jun 03, 2026
FIFA's World Cup stadium code bans vuvuzelas, says body paint isn't clothing
VANCOUVER - Fans attending FIFA World Cup matches will have to leave their vuvuzelas at home. Vuvuzelas gained worldwide attention during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where the plastic horns be...
Jun 03, 2026
Lions quarterback taking aim at Grey Cup win in 2026, not making CFL awards history
Nathan Rourke has the opportunity to accomplish something this season that's never been done in CFL history. No Canadian has captured the CFL's outstanding player award in consecutive years. Russ Jack...
Jun 03, 2026
Lightning's Jon Cooper wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year. The Lightning announced the honor Wednesday. Cooper finished ahead of Buffalo's Li...
Jun 03, 2026
Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that's led to FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE - Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old Canadian striker keeps a gratitude list on his phone to remind him of all the people who've helped ...
Jun 03, 2026
'Biggest Canadian flag' unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette
NORTH VANCOUVER - A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the largest Canadian flag ever made as it showcases its support for Canada's team in the World Cup. The flag is spread out o...
Jun 03, 2026
Sceptres sign Fast, Kirk to three-year contract ahead of PWHL expansion process
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres have re-signed defender Renata Fast and goaltender Raygan Kirk to contracts through the 2028-29 season, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Wednesday. ...
Jun 03, 2026