Category Archives: Sports
FIFA's Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun case would be decided by independent judicial bodies
SEATTLE (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he discussed the red card suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun with Donald Trump, and he explained to the U.S. president that a decision on th...
Jul 06, 2026
Calgary Wild FC hires Australia's Leah Blayney as new head coach
CALGARY - Calgary Wild FC have hired former Australian midfielder Leah Blayney as the soccer club's new head coach. The 40-year-old from Katoomba, Australia, was most recently an assistant coach of th...
Jul 06, 2026
Toronto FC acquires midfielder Palacio from Real Salt Lake in cash deal
TORONTO - Toronto FC bolstered its midfield Monday, acquiring Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lake in a cash-for-player trade. The MLS club sent $1.1 million in cash and could pay up to an additional $5...
Jul 06, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 9:59 p.m. Romelu Lukaku scores three minutes into second-half stoppage time to give Belgium a 4-1 lead. The clock runs out and...
Jul 06, 2026
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium takes on th...
Jul 06, 2026
Rogers to take full ownership of MLSE with $4.35B purchase of remaining stake
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment it does not already own from Kilmer Sports Inc. for $4.35...
Jul 06, 2026
Historic World Cup furor at FIFA decision to meet Trump's wish and let US forward Balogun play
GENEVA (AP) - With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from U.S. President Donald Trump before...
Jul 06, 2026
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half ...
Jul 05, 2026
Castillo's 23-yard field goal lifts Blue Bombers to 14-13 victory over Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - Rookie Taylor Elgersma and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers won the battle of attrition Sunday night. Sergio Castillo's 23-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining lifted Winnipeg to a 14-13 win ...
Jul 05, 2026
Veteran quarterbacks Collaros, Mitchell both knocked out of Hamilton-Winnipeg game
HAMILTON - Veteran quarterbacks Zach Collaros and Bo Levi Mitchell were both knocked out of Sunday's CFL game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Winnipeg starter Collaros suffe...
Jul 05, 2026
