Category Archives: Sports
Plush red dragon flies off toy store shelves after Blue Jays homer
TORONTO - For years, Simply Wonderful Toys has stocked a plush red dragon on a stick. The toy has a light-up flame coming from its mouth and a mighty roar, and was a reliable seller with a few getting...
13h ago
Federal, Alberta governments invest $52 million in Calgary Olympic Oval upgrade
CALGARY - Calgary's Olympic Oval is getting an upgrade. The federal and provincial governments are equally splitting a $52-million contribution to the renewal of the speedskating facility built for th...
14h ago
FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
GENEVA (AP) - One week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for "spreading hate and false rumors" about the tournament. Infantino praised FIFA for "del...
16h ago
Alouettes rally in final three minutes to knock off Tiger-Cats 31-18
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes extended their CFL winning streak to four games with a 31-18 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday, but head coach Jason Maas wasn't entirely satisfied with ...
Jul 26, 2026
Boy, 10, who nearly lost his feet to lawnmower finishes Toronto triathlon
TORONTO - Four years after a lawnmower accident nearly cost him both legs, 10-year-old Austin Byres crossed the finish line at Supertri Toronto on Sunday. Byres ran the final stretch of the annual tri...
Jul 26, 2026
Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open in 3rd pro start, holding off Scottie Scheffler
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes Sunday in only his third start as a professional, holding off Scottie Scheffler with a closing 5-under 66 for a tournament-record 2...
Jul 26, 2026
Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer to come off IL and pitch Monday at Washington on his 42nd birthday
BOSTON (AP) - Toronto veteran right-hander Max Scherzer will celebrate his 42nd birthday with a start, coming off the injured list and starting Monday's series opener at Washington, Blue Jays manager ...
Jul 26, 2026
Surging Red Sox topple Blue Jays 6-1
BOSTON (AP) - Jarren Duran drove in two runs with one of his three singles, Jahmai Jones had a pinch-hit two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 Sunday. Ceddanne Rafaela a...
Jul 26, 2026
Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
PARIS (AP) - Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, mul...
Jul 26, 2026
Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
PARIS (AP) - Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, mul...
Jul 26, 2026