Category Archives: Sports

Screwworm ban could see some Stampede competitors making changes
CALGARY - A temporary Canadian ban on Texas livestock, including horses, may force some competitors at the Calgary Stampede to make some unexpected changes on the fly. The "Greatest Outdoor Show on Ea...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP
NEW YORK (AP) - When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, it sounds like a 20,000-person singalong. The anticipation builds as the public address announcer begins to reveal the second st...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

Toronto Sceptres re-sign defender Kali Flanagan to three-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres have re-signed defender Kali Flanagan to a three-year contract, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Thursday. The move makes Flanagan one of Toronto's ...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious, when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. - San Antonio ...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

Head coach Marsch brings confidence, character to Canadian soccer team
Jesse Marsch believes it's a unique Canadian team that he's leading into the FIFA World Cup this week. The players have an unusually strong desire to compete for each other and their country, he said,...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

Auger-Aliassime advances to Libema Open quarterfinals with win over Fucsovics
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Canadian tennis star Flix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Libema Open with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Thursday. The top seed from Montrea...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

Canada's Aiemann Zahabi set for fight on White House lawn for Trump's UFC birthday
MONTREAL - Aiemann Zahabi is working up a sweat inside the octagon at Tristar Gym, a famed mixed martial arts training centre 11 kilometres north of downtown Montreal. A couple of weeks out from the b...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

Concerns from array of groups about prevalence of gambling ads during World Cup
TORONTO - The stage is set for Toronto's turn as FIFA World Cup host, and some government officials and advocates worry that the major sporting event will also spark intensified gambling advertising -...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host cities prepared for matches, cultural events, an influx of fans and the international spotlight. Thousands of...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
GENEVA (AP) - Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup was picked on Thursday for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August. European soccer body UEFA said Art...
The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2026