Category Archives: Sports
Awe's clutch block leads Alouettes past Argonauts 37-30 in home opener
MONTREAL - Davis Alexander was carving up the Toronto defence and Tyson Philpot was making highlight-reel catches. Yet the play that swung Friday night's contest came on special teams. Micah Awe's blo...
Jun 12, 2026
Fans from Germany charged with assaulting officers at Toronto Stadium: police
TORONTO - Two men from Germany have been arrested after police officers were assaulted at Toronto Stadium ahead of a World Cup match between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Police say they responded to...
Jun 12, 2026
'They can shut up': Cyle Larin silences doubters in Canada's World Cup opener
TORONTO - Cyle Larin took a quick pass, steadied himself and lashed his right boot at the ball. The veteran, much-maligned striker was disappointed not to start Canada's World Cup opener in his backya...
Jun 12, 2026
Locals Anderson, Pendrith low Canadians after two rounds at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON - Fourteen hours made all the difference in the world for Matthew Anderson. When the 26-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., teed off at 9:12 a.m. on Friday in the second round of the RBC Canadian...
Jun 12, 2026
Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener
TORONTO (AP) - Canada earned its first World Cup point in seven matches on soccer's biggest stage, and coach Jesse Marsch noted the sea of red-clad, maple leaf-waving fans who continuously belted out ...
Jun 12, 2026
Away from Toronto Stadium, fans celebrate Canada's 'historic' World Cup game
At watch parties on opposite sides of Toronto, soccer fans cheered in turn for Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada as the two teams kicking off the World Cup on Canadian soil ended the game with a 1-1 tie. ...
Jun 12, 2026
Defending Grey Cup champion Riders host Rourke, Lions, in opener for both teams
REGINA - The B.C. Lions are going from a bye week to a big test early in the CFL season, and that is fine with star quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Lions will visit the defending Grey Cup champion Sask...
Jun 12, 2026
Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) - Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rap...
Jun 12, 2026
Blue Jays activate star catcher Alejandro Kirk before series with Yankees
NEW YORK - The Blue Jays have activated star catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day injured list and made him available for Friday's opener of Toronto's three-game series against the Yankees in New Yo...
Jun 12, 2026
FIFA lawyers demand Toronto pot shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
TORONTO - A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a red card from the tournament's organizer. Cosmic Charlies co-owner Sean Kady said a law firm represe...
Jun 12, 2026
