Category Archives: Sports
Ticats’ offence fires on all cylinders with Lawler’s performance versus Lions
HAMILTON - Kenny Lawler knew it was just a matter of time before the Hamilton Tiger-Cats would come calling. Lawler registered four catches for a team-high 81 yards and a touchdown in Hamilton's 41-27...
Jun 22, 2026
Cricket players attacked and bear sprayed during match in Vancouver, police say
VANCOUVER - An evening cricket match in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood was interrupted by a man who used bear spray on the players, then broke a man's arm in a subsequent fight. Police say it sta...
Jun 22, 2026
Canada's potential path to FIFA World Cup final coming into focus
VANCOUVER - Canada's path through the FIFA World Cup is becoming clearer. The co-host nation sits atop the Group B standings, tied with Switzerland on points (four) but ahead on goal differential (+6)...
Jun 22, 2026
'A great journey': Canada defender Bombito reflects on road to recovery
VANCOUVER - The long road to recovery from a broken leg to playing in his first FIFA World Cup match has been a learning experience for defender Mose Bombito. The 26-year-old from Montreal fractured h...
Jun 22, 2026
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. Mes...
Jun 22, 2026
Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2026 class
TORONTO - Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron battled it out as rivals for Original Six franchises. The former NHL stars with strong ties to Quebec also helped Canada succeed on the international stage. ...
Jun 22, 2026
Senators GM Staios says captain Tkachuk asked for a trade out of Ottawa
OTTAWA - Steve Staios no intention of letting his team take a step back after two straight playoff appearances. That may be easier said than done for the Ottawa Senators general manager after trading ...
Jun 22, 2026
Galarneau closes in on Wimbledon berth with first-round qualifying victory
LONDON - Canada's Alexis Galarneau advanced to the second round of Wimbledon qualifying with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Argentina's Facundo Daz Acosta on Monday. Galarneau scored five breaks on 10 chances to...
Jun 22, 2026
Jays second baseman Clement leads AL players in fan balloting for all-star game
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement leads all American League players in fan balloting for the 2026 all-star game in Philadelphia. Clement moved ahead of Houston Astros designate...
Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain now has the World Cup scoring rec...
Jun 22, 2026