Category Archives: Sports
Keeping her 'eye on the ball': Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.
WASHINGTON - Kirsten Hillman hasn't written her autobiography yet, but the 57-year-old career diplomat - soon to be Canada's former ambassador to the U.S. - may already have a title picked out: "Diplo...
Feb 7, 2026
Canada’s women’s hockey team tops Switzerland 4-0; Maltais reaches podium
MILAN - Canada opened its Olympic women's hockey title defence with a 4-0 win over Switzerland. Sarah Fillier, Natalie Spooner and Julia Gosling scored power-play goals and Daryl Watts struck even str...
Feb 7, 2026
Diallo upset as Brazil, Canada split Davis Cup qualifier opening matches
VANCOUVER - He expected a dogfight, but Gabriel Diallo didn't think he would be the one bitten. The 24-year-old from Montreal, ranked 39th in the world, lost to No. 253-ranked Gustavo Heide 6-7 (4), 6...
Feb 6, 2026
Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio acquired by LAFC on loan from Porto
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal's Porto on Friday through June 30. LA has an option to purchase rights of the...
Feb 6, 2026
Hisatsune chips in for birdie after water ball, shoots 63 to take 2nd-round lead at Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Arizz. (AP) - Ryo Hisatsune turned a water ball into a birdie to electrify the juiced up crowds at the Phoenix Open. Scottie Scheffler did what he needed to make yet another cut by turning...
Feb 6, 2026
Canadian Cooper Gallant skyrockets into top-10 at Elite Series event in Alabama
SCOTTSBORO - It was moving day for Canadian Cooper Gallant on Friday. Gallant, of Bowmanville, Ont., went from 51st overall to No. 9 after the second day of the Elite Series season-opening event on La...
Feb 6, 2026
Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Att...
Feb 6, 2026
Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said...
Feb 6, 2026
Toronto Argonauts re-sign all-star returner Janarion Grant
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have locked up a key piece, re-signing American return specialist Janarion Grant. Grant played 15 games the Argos last season, averaging 22.9 yards per kick return and ...
Feb 6, 2026
Canada's Auger-Aliassime rolls past France's Fils to advance to Open Occitanie semis
MONTPELLIER - Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime is off to the men's singles semifinals at the Open Occitanie. The Montreal native defeated France's Arthur Fils 6-4, 6-2 on Friday to advance. ...
Feb 6, 2026
