Category Archives: Sports
Former Bomber star Andrew Harris back in Winnipeg as a Roughrider coach
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have not won a Grey Cup game since their bitter parting with star running back Andrew Harris. When Harris was reminded of that on Thursday, he quickly laughed with...
Nov 13, 2025
France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland
Two goals from star striker Kylian Mbapp helped send two-time champion France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine on Thursday. Midfielder Michael Olise and substitute forward Hug...
Nov 13, 2025
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
DUBLIN (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland de...
Nov 13, 2025
Major League Soccer flipping calendar, with season to run July through May
Major League Soccer is changing its schedule to start in summer and end in spring, starting in 2027. The move, approved Thursday by the league's board of governors, means the MLS season will kick off ...
Nov 13, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz seals year-ending No. 1 ranking with another win at the ATP Finals
TURIN, Italy (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men's tennis on Thursday by beating Lorenzo Musetti to sweep his group at the ATP Finals. Alcaraz needed to win one more mat...
Nov 13, 2025
OneSoccer says snowy CPL final featuring viral 'icicle kick' exceeds 1 billion views
The snowy Canadian Premier League final, which featured a blizzard and an audacious bicycle kick, has generated over one billion views, broadcaster OneSoccer said Thursday on social media. Scenes from...
Nov 13, 2025
Golf course pitch for Cape Breton provincial park was 'unreasonable,' premier says
HALIFAX - A golf course developer's controversial pitch to build in a Cape Breton provincial park is going nowhere, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston told reporters on Thursday. The provincial Departmen...
Nov 13, 2025
Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at NY airport in connection with alleged gambling scheme
NEW YORK (AP) - Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested Thursday at John F. Kennedy Airport on charges accusing him of taking bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches. Clas...
Nov 13, 2025
Northern Super League celebrates inaugural season ahead of championship game
TORONTO - Marko Milanovic had his doubts when offered the post of AFC Toronto head coach in the fledgling Northern Super League. "This league really exceeded my expectations by a mile, I would say. I ...
Nov 13, 2025
San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options
The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise. The Padres announced the Seidler family's decision to examine a sale Thursday. The cl...
Nov 13, 2025
