Category Archives: Sports
Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
MADRID (AP) - Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health co...
Jun 3, 2026
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: 'We need them to get going'
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs. That was easier ...
Jun 3, 2026
Sandy Brondello gets a roaring ovation in her Liberty return with Toronto Tempo
NEW YORK (AP) - Sandy Brondello waved to the fans as they gave her a loud ovation before her Toronto Tempo lost to the New York Liberty on Wednesday night. Brondello, the coach who led New York to its...
Jun 3, 2026
TV deal, new rules, playoff expansion define CFL commissioner Johnston's first year
TORONTO - Stewart Johnston has wasted no time putting his stamp on the CFL. Since becoming commissioner April 24, 2025, the former TSN executive has made three major announcements. The most significan...
Jun 3, 2026
'Que-Berta': Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy
QUBEC - The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from each other on how to grow autonomy within Canada. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Quebec Premier Christine Frchette...
Jun 3, 2026
Newcomer Jake Maier gets the start for Redblacks in season opener versus Elks
The Jake Maier era in Ottawa begins Saturday night. Maier will start at quarterback when the Ottawa Redblacks host the Edmonton Elks in the CFL season opener for both teams. Maier came to the Canadian...
Jun 3, 2026
Canada's Davies says 'anything is possible' as recovery continues ahead of World Cup
MONTREAL - Alphonso Davies stood before the FIFA Congress in Russia in 2018 and shared his journey from refugee to Canadian citizen, helping bolster Canada's bid to co-host the World Cup. Eight years ...
Jun 3, 2026
'I'm destroyed today': Auger-Aliassime rues missed opportunity at French Open
PARIS - A French Open quarterfinal match that began with so much promise ended in devastation for Canadian Flix Auger-Aliassime on Wednesday. The 25-year-old from Montreal was up a set and a break of ...
Jun 3, 2026
The Olympic effect: U Sports to introduce women's flag football as a pilot sport
Flag football makes its Olympic debut in 2028 and Canadian university sport has stepped up its role in producing players for the national women's team. U Sports and Football Canada will collaborate on...
Jun 3, 2026
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka goes out of the French Open after quarterfinal defeat to Diana Shnaider
PARIS (AP) - Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka wasted a lead of a set and two breaks to lose 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday. The four-time major winner led 4-1 ...
Jun 3, 2026
