Category Archives: Sports
IIHF president Luc Tardif on Olympic arena delays: 'We're going to have a tournament'
SAINT PAUL - Luc Tardif had some restless nights. Significant construction delays at the main arena for the Milan Cortina Olympics have occupied a lot of his headspace, with the clock ticking down to ...
Jan 05, 2026
Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto adds power — and raises expectations in Toronto
TORONTO - No stranger to big baseball moments, Kazuma Okamoto seems more than comfortable in the spotlight. The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping his success in Japan will translate to the Major League Bas...
Jan 05, 2026
Matthews named NHL's third star of the week after breaking Sundin's franchise record
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been named the NHL's third star of the week after breaking Mats Sundin's franchise goals record on Saturday. Matthews scored twice in the seco...
Jan 05, 2026
Veteran safety Katsantonis signs three-year extension with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - Canadian safety Stavros Katsantonis signed a three-year contract extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Monday. Katsantonis, 29, was slated to become a free agent next month. Katsantonis...
Jan 05, 2026
After one-year hiatus, GT20 cricket tournament to return to Toronto area in July
After a one-year hiatus, the GT20 Canada cricket tournament is back. The T20 competition is slated to run July 23 to Aug. 8, following the FIFA World Cup, organizers announced Monday. The tournament, ...
Jan 05, 2026
Toronto FC acquires US$300,000 in allocation money from Minnesota United
TORONTO - Toronto FC acquired US$300,000 in 2026 general allocation money from Minnesota United on Monday in exchange for an international roster spot. Allocation money can be used in Major League Soc...
Jan 05, 2026
Former OHL commissioner, CHL president David Branch dead at 77
TORONTO - Former Ontario Hockey League commissioner and Canadian Hockey League president David Branch has died. He was 77. The OHL and Canadian Hockey League announced his death Monday, stating he die...
Jan 05, 2026
Rising star Diallo headlines Canadian roster for Davis Cup tie against Brazil
TORONTO - Rising star Gabriel Diallo headlines the five-man roster for Canada's Davis Cup qualifier against Brazil next month at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Diallo, the world No. ...
Jan 05, 2026
Micah Johnson retires as a player to become Riders defensive line coach
REGINA - Micah Johnson is entering the CFL coaching ranks. The veteran defensive lineman retired after 13 CFL seasons Monday but will remain with the Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders as thei...
Jan 05, 2026
Manchester United coach Amorim out one day after provocative comments about club structure
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job. The Premier League club announced on Monday that Amorim's reign was over - with the decisi...
Jan 05, 2026
