Category Archives: Sports
'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
Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
MADRID (AP) - Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health co...
Jun 03, 2026
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: 'We need them to get going'
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs. That was easier ...
Jun 03, 2026
Sandy Brondello gets a roaring ovation in her Liberty return with Toronto Tempo
NEW YORK (AP) - Sandy Brondello waved to the fans as they gave her a loud ovation before her Toronto Tempo lost to the New York Liberty on Wednesday night. Brondello, the coach who led New York to its...
Jun 03, 2026
TV deal, new rules, playoff expansion define CFL commissioner Johnston's first year
TORONTO - Stewart Johnston has wasted no time putting his stamp on the CFL. Since becoming commissioner April 24, 2025, the former TSN executive has made three major announcements. The most significan...
Jun 03, 2026
'Que-Berta': Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy
QUBEC - The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from each other on how to grow autonomy within Canada. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Quebec Premier Christine Frchette...
Jun 03, 2026
Newcomer Jake Maier gets the start for Redblacks in season opener versus Elks
The Jake Maier era in Ottawa begins Saturday night. Maier will start at quarterback when the Ottawa Redblacks host the Edmonton Elks in the CFL season opener for both teams. Maier came to the Canadian...
Jun 03, 2026
Canada's Davies says 'anything is possible' as recovery continues ahead of World Cup
MONTREAL - Alphonso Davies stood before the FIFA Congress in Russia in 2018 and shared his journey from refugee to Canadian citizen, helping bolster Canada's bid to co-host the World Cup. Eight years ...
Jun 03, 2026
'I'm destroyed today': Auger-Aliassime rues missed opportunity at French Open
PARIS - A French Open quarterfinal match that began with so much promise ended in devastation for Canadian Flix Auger-Aliassime on Wednesday. The 25-year-old from Montreal was up a set and a break of ...
Jun 03, 2026