Category Archives: Sports

CF Montreal tops Calgary Blizzard SC 5-0 to advance to Canadian Championship quarters
MONTREAL - CF Montreal booked their ticket to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Championship with a 5-0 rout of Alberta Premier League side Calgary Blizzard SC at Stade Saputo on Wednesday evening. Iv...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026

Joe Veleno makes NHL playoff debut for Canadiens in Game 1
BUFFALO - Joe Veleno made his NHL playoff debut for the Canadiens on Wednesday night. The Montreal native took the spot of veteran winger Brendan Gallagher in the lineup for Game 1 of the club's secon...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026

B.C. minister says local group plans to bid for Vancouver Whitecaps
British Columbia Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the provincial government has been approached by a local group that wants to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps. The potential B.C.-based bid for the Major Lea...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026

Road closures, drones, and new stadium rules for World Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Organizers of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver have unveiled details of preparations that include the closure of a major downtown road artery for more than two months. Taunya Geelhoed, chie...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026

Road closures, drones, and new stadium rules for World Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Organizers of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver have unveiled details of preparations that include the closure of a major downtown road artery for more than two months. Taunya Geelhoed, chie...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026
Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer to seek additional medical opinions on forearm
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is not making progress in recovering from right forearm tendinitis and will seek additional medical opinions. A 41-year-old right-hander, the ...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026

Dembélé scores to send PSG back to the Champions League final by eliminating Bayern Munich
MUNICH (AP) - Ousmane Dembl scored early and Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Bayern Munich with a 1-1 draw to reach the Champions League final again on Wednesday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia raced clear afte...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026

Rookie running back Smith on familiar ground at Toronto Argonauts rookie camp
GUELPH - Isaiah Smith has plenty to get acclimated to in his first pro football camp, but the Toronto Argonauts' training facility isn't one of them. The six-foot-one, 230-pound running back was among...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026

McClanahan's 3rd scoreless outing in row leads Rays over Blue Jays 3-0 for 12th win in 13 games
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Shane McClanahan extended his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 Wednesday to finish a three-game sweep for their 12th win in ...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026

Raptors GM Bobby Webster willing to wait on re-signing Canadian star RJ Barrett
TORONTO - Bobby Webster is willing to wait on re-signing star Canadian guard RJ Barrett. The Toronto Raptors general manager had his season-ending news conference on Wednesday afternoon at OVO Athleti...
The Canadian Press May 06, 2026