Category Archives: Sports
Former CFL star receiver/returner Banks unveiled as 2026 Hall of Fame inductee
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats had quite the surprise for Brandon Banks on Thursday night. The CFL's outstanding player in 2019 was informed that he'll be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall ...
Jun 4, 2026
Fleetwood part of 4-way tie for the lead at Memorial in a tough opening round for Scheffler
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Scottie Scheffler never thought two straight victories in the Memorial would be of any value when he began his bid for three in a row. It sure felt that way Thursday in a tough sta...
Jun 4, 2026
MLS commissioner Don Garber optimistic about CF Montréal's future
MONTREAL - Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said he's optimistic about CF Montral's future in the league, but certain conditions will need to be met for that to happen. As MLS prepares to s...
Jun 4, 2026
Finishing touches applied to Toronto Stadium ahead of Canada's World Cup opener
TORONTO - With Canada's June 12 opener at the FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the transformation of BMO Field into a new-look venue called Toronto Stadium is nearly complete. Don Hardman, executive d...
Jun 4, 2026
Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Seth Jarvis scored on a power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-...
Jun 4, 2026
Dad, coach separate roles for new Vancouver Canucks bench boss Manny Malhotra
VANCOUVER - Manny Malhotra knows there's a chance he could be coaching his son, Caleb, in the NHL this fall. The elder Malhotra was named the new head coach of the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. The tea...
Jun 4, 2026
Brazil says Neymar, sidelined by a calf injury, isn't traveling for an exhibition game vs. Egypt
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) - Neymar is not traveling to Cleveland with Brazil's World Cup team for its exhibition tuneup against Egypt on Saturday, according to the country's soccer association. The Brazil...
Jun 4, 2026
Liverpool hires Andoni Iraola to mark return to Klopp-style playing approach after Slot departure
Liverpool has hired Andoni Iraola as head coach, less than a week after firing Arne Slot. The 43-year-old Iraola, who left Bournemouth at the end of the season after three seasons in charge, has signe...
Jun 4, 2026
Maxime Crépeau named Canada's starting goalkeeper for World Cup
MONTREAL - Maxime Crpeau watched Canada's last men's World Cup from his couch with a cast around his leg, devastated after suffering the fracture mere days before flying to Qatar. The next time Canada...
Jun 4, 2026
Toronto officials, advocates criticize FIFA reusable bottle ban in World Cup stadiums
TORONTO - Toronto environmental advocates and local officials have condemned FIFA's decision to ban reusable water bottles at World Cup stadiums and are urging the city to push back against the policy...
Jun 4, 2026
