Category Archives: Sports
Valenzuela the hero as Blue Jays rally to take down Phillies 3-2 in wild finish
TORONTO - Brandon Valenzuela hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Tuesday. Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking RBI double ...
9h ago
B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead. Eby says on ...
12h ago
Bosnia-Herzegovina preparing to face Davies-less Canada in World Cup opener
TORONTO - Nikola Vasilj knows all about Alphonso Davies. The Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper plied his trade in Germany's top division over the last two seasons. Davies, meanwhile, continued to star for...
13h ago
Here's what you need to know about the Gordie Howe Bridge
OTTAWA - A new cross-border bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit is set to open this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Gordie Howe Bridge is a symbol of co-operation between Canada and th...
15h ago
Fact File: Bogus FIFA websites feed World Cup ticket scams
VANCOUVER - Websites claiming to offer FIFA World Cup tickets and hotel packages are appearing online ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff. The websites use FIFA logos and branding, similar URLs,...
15h ago
Fact File: Bogus FIFA websites feed World Cup ticket scams
Websites claiming to offer FIFA World Cup tickets and hotel packages are appearing online ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff. The websites use FIFA logos and branding, similar URLs, and identic...
16h ago
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) - A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesd...
16h ago
Muscle strains, torn ligaments pose hurdles in Canada's World Cup preparation
From broken bones and strained hamstrings to concussions and ruptured ligaments, Canada's top soccer stars have weathered a swath of injuries leading up to the FIFA World Cup. The seemingly endless ai...
17h ago
Benfica says Mourinho has agreed to move to Real Madrid after Arbeloa departure announced
MADRID (AP) - Benfica said late Tuesday that its coach Jos Mourinho had agreed to return to Real Madrid, which earlier announced that it had parted ways with coach lvaro Arbeloa. Madrid President Flor...
17h ago
Rankin, Kennedy, Ceresna named CFL's top players for Week 1 of 2026
TORONTO - Edmonton running back Justin Rankin, Montreal defensive back Robert Kennedy III and Winnipeg defensive lineman Jake Ceresna have been named the CFL's top players of Week 1 of the 2026 season...
18h ago
