Category Archives: Sports
Crystal Palace demoted by UEFA from Europa League because of co-owner Textor's ties to Lyon
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - UEFA demoted Crystal Palace to the third-tier Conference League on Friday because of the English cup winner's ownership ties to French club Lyon through American businessman J...
Jul 11, 2025
After battling leukemia, Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as TFC player
TORONTO - Tsubasa Endoh comes full circle Saturday when he retires as a Toronto FC player. After being diagnosed with acute undifferentiated leukemia in December 2021, the 31-year-old winger from Japa...
Jul 11, 2025
New Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan looks to play a more expansive game
It looks like change and opportunity will be the buzzwords in coach Stephen Meehan's debut with the Canadian men's rugby team. Change in that the 59-year-old Australian is looking for his players to e...
Jul 11, 2025
Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, is euthanized after injury
TORONTO - Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, was euthanized Thursday. Patches O'Houlihan, ridden by Sofia Vives, held off My Boy Prince to win the Grade 2 Highlander by a neck at...
Jul 10, 2025
Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Henry Thrun from Sharks in exchange for Ryan Reaves
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Thursday. In exchange, Toronto is sending forward Ryan Reaves to San Jose. The six-f...
Jul 10, 2025
AFC Toronto blanks Ottawa Rapid FC 3-0 behind Kaylee Hunter's brace
TORONTO - Kaylee Hunter scored two goals to power Northern Super League-leading AFC Toronto to a 3-0 win over Ottawa Rapid FC at York Lions Stadium on Thursday. Hunter scored in the 17th and 24th minu...
Jul 10, 2025
Reports: Canadian international Olivia Smith set for world-record transfer
Canadian international striker Olivia Smith is reportedly making a world-record one-million-pound ($1.86 million) transfer to Arsenal from Liverpool. The Guardian, BBC and other outlets reported that ...
Jul 10, 2025
Canucks sign goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to three-year entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The 17-year-old from St. Petersburg, Russia, spent the...
Jul 10, 2025
Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed
Robert Wickens's promising racing career seemed like it was cut tragically short after a 2018 crash left him paralyzed from the chest down. But almost seven years later, Wickens is racing in the headl...
Jul 10, 2025
Top two teams in CFL West look to continue hot stars when Riders host Stampeders
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders are off to great starts, but it's too early in the season to frame Friday's game as an epic first-place battle. Still, both teams are focus...
Jul 10, 2025
