Category Archives: Sports
No Cheering In The Press Box: Cultures clash in World Cup media centres
TORONTO - It's an adage in North American sports journalism that there's no cheering in the press box. The idea is that reporters must maintain a sense of objectivity at all times, so that when it com...
Jul 01, 2026
Tyson Philpot, Justin Rankin, Davis Alexander named CFL players of the month
TORONTO - Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot, Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin and Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander are the CFL's players of the month for June. Philpot leads the CF...
Jul 01, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 10:20 p.m. All of Thursday's match broadcasts at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto's City Hall, have been cancelled due to an ex...
Jul 01, 2026
Blue Jays recall outfielder Jonatan Clase as George Springer placed on paternity list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding move, George Springer was placed on the paternity list. Clase will be active for Toront...
Jul 01, 2026
Canadiens sign Demidov to eight-year extension; Jets add Skinner in free agency
Ivan Demidov glanced around a dressing room filled with young core players already signed for years to come. The skilled Russian forward quickly decided he wanted to join them. On the first day he was...
Jul 01, 2026
'Sends a message': Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky on first day of NHL free agency
Sergei Bobrovsky twice broke the hearts of his new team. The Maple Leafs are hoping the veteran goaltender will now help get their tortured franchise back on track. Toronto signed the two-time Stanley...
Jul 01, 2026
Canada's historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants' business boost
VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada's historic run in the World Cup has led to a boom for many Vancouver businesses, as the team's journey into the round...
Jul 01, 2026
Canada's historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants' business boost
VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada's historic run in the World Cup has led to a boom for many Vancouver businesses, as the team's journey into the round...
Jul 01, 2026
Girl Guides with Calgary Stampede in their hearts to now wear it on their sleeves
CALGARY - Girl Guides who hold the Calgary Stampede in their hearts will now wear it on their sleeves. The organization has created an official badge to honour the young women who yearly don cowboy ha...
Jul 01, 2026
Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not...
Jun 30, 2026