Sports

In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Ottawa set to announce first national interest projects in territories: sources Ottawa is expected to announc...

The Canadian Press Jun 24, 2026

Red, white and blue: Canada fans taste defeat for first time at World Cup

VANCOUVER - Canada fans have tasted defeat for the first time at the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, on a day that started with emotional tributes to injured Canadian midfielder Ismal ...

The Canadian Press Jun 24, 2026

Chaste and obedient: Quebecer goes to priesthood as hopes of religious revival stir

MONTREAL - Jeremy-Marie Joly says his family and friends were shocked when he told them he was abandoning engineering studies to become a priest. Sports was more important than religion in his family ...

The Canadian Press Jun 24, 2026

Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture

As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead of the team's match against Qatar last week, the air around them took on a distinctly festive colour. Thic...

The Canadian Press Jun 24, 2026

Each additional Canada World Cup match equals a $70M boost to Vancouver economy: BMO

VANCOUVER - It won't just be fans feeling the joy if Team Canada advances to the next round in the World Cup. A new analysis from BMO Economics estimates about a $70-million boost to Vancouver's local...

The Canadian Press Jun 24, 2026

Daniel Muñoz scores and Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - Daniel Muoz helped Colombia break through Congo's stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night. Muoz scored in the 76th ...