Category Archives: Sports
Duane Ward, former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion, dies at 62
TORONTO - Duane Ward, a two-time World Series champion and one of the most accomplished relievers in Toronto Blue Jays history, has died at 62. The Blue Jays said Sunday that Ward died of natural caus...
Jul 19, 2026
World Cup final caps Canada's month-long party as tournament ends
VANCOUVER - The final World Cup whistle has been blown, crowning Spain champions and bringing an end to Canada's month-long tournament celebration. North Vancouverite Evan Sawrenko is among fans in To...
Jul 19, 2026
Key Blue Jays players show glimpse of 2025 form as this season enters home stretch
TORONTO - If the Toronto Blue Jays are going to return to the post-season they'll need veteran players such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer and Shane Bieber to return to the form that carrie...
Jul 19, 2026
'The best is yet to come': Canada dubbed a soccer nation as FIFA World Cup ends
EAST RUTHERFORD - Canada's first appearance at the centre of soccer's biggest showcase has come to an end. The largest-ever FIFA World Cup came to a close on Sunday with Ferran Torres scoring in the 1...
Jul 19, 2026
Missed field goal on game's final play gives Tiger-Cats 24-23 win over Argonauts
HAMILTON - No official practice, no problem for Tre Ford. The Niagara Falls, Ont., native threw for 218 yards and a touchdown and ran for a game-high 109 yards as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats nipped the To...
Jul 18, 2026
Sixteen-year-old Clairey Lin of Canada wins the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Clairey Lin of Canada won the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship on Saturday, beating Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla., 5 and 4 in the 36-hole final at Old Chatham Golf Club. Th...
Jul 18, 2026
Tempo coach Brondello suspended for comment about Reese
TORONTO - The Toronto Tempo will attempt to snap a two-game losing streak on Monday night without coach Sandy Brondello. The Tempo's bench boss has been suspended by the WNBA for one game without pay ...
Jul 18, 2026
Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbapp surpassed Lionel Messi's career tournament scori...
Jul 18, 2026
Alexander breaks CFL record as Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32
CALGARY - A CFL record for quarterback Davis Alexander and another Calgary Stampeders comeback that fell short were the themes of the Montreal Alouettes' 38-32 win on Saturday. Alexander set a league ...
Jul 18, 2026
Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Kylian Mbapp moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in Saturday's third-place match...
Jul 18, 2026
