Category Archives: Sports
Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot on historic pace this season
Tyson Philpot is on a historic clip. At the midway point of the 2026 regular season, the Montreal Alouettes receiver leads the CFL in targets (98), receptions (74) and yards (1,154). Philpot, 26, of D...
Aug 18, 2026
After ending 12-game winless skid, Toronto FC finally has momentum on its side
TORONTO - With a 12-game winless skid finally in the past, Toronto FC has some rare momentum as it looks to make a push for the Major League Soccer post-season. TFC can record its first winning streak...
Aug 18, 2026
Ross, Fajardo and Horvath named top players for Week 11 of CFL season
TORONTO - Edmonton defensive back J.J. Ross, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo and B.C. running back Zander Horvath have been named the CFL's top players for Week 11. Ross had two interceptions, including...
Aug 18, 2026
Barcelona confirms signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City
MADRID (AP) - Barcelona made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri on Tuesday, adding the World Cup's best player to a squad already filled with world champions. The midfielder who helped Spain ...
Aug 18, 2026
Here's the (long) list of items facing possible tariffs from the United States
OTTAWA - Talks between Canada and the United States are intensifying as the clock ticks down toward a midnight deadline that could see a steep 50 per cent tariff imposed on a range of Canadian exports...
Aug 18, 2026
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. (AP) - Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 after being fired from a public relations job in the World Hockey Association, died Tuesday. He was 93. ESPN historian Mike Solty...
Aug 18, 2026
PWHL Hamilton adds assistants Walkland, James to Sparre's coaching staff
HAMILTON - The Professional Women's Hockey League's Hamilton team has hired Chelsea Walkland and Connor James as assistant coaches ahead of its inaugural 2026-27 season. The team announced the first a...
Aug 18, 2026
Anna Huang on the upswing heading into CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Anna Huang's CPKC Women's Open last year was a turning point in her golf career. She missed the cut in Mississauga, Ont., as a 16-year-old. "I wasn't really sure what I was doing with my li...
Aug 18, 2026
AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear'
GENEVA (AP) - Norway's soccer federation president on Tuesday accused FIFA of fear tactics for the removal of a senior official who publicly opposed FIFA leader Gianni Infantino's now-withdrawn World ...
Aug 18, 2026
Wilkerson, Humana-Paredes seek Montreal three-peat in pro beach volleyball
Home court has been good to Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson. The Canadian beach volleyball duo seeks a Montreal three-peat in an FIVB Beach Pro Tournament starting Wednesday at Parc Jean-...
Aug 18, 2026