Category Archives: Sports
Despite pressure, Johnston says Canadian men are unfazed ahead of Croatia showdown
UMM ALL 'AL, Qatar - While the pressure is on Canada to get points out of its game Sunday with Croatia to preserve any chance of moving on at the World Cup, defender Alistair Johnston says the Canadia...
Nov 25, 2022
World Cup host Qatar eliminated from the tournament
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - World Cup host Qatar was eliminated on Friday, after just six days and two matches into the tournament. Qatar can't finish in the top two of its group after losing to Ecuador in the...
Nov 25, 2022
Doug McNair captures second Canadian driving championship
EDMONTON - Doug McNair won the opening two races and never looked back, easily capturing his second Canadian driving championship. McNair, of Guelph, Ont., will represent Canads at the 2023 world driv...
Nov 25, 2022
Canadian brothers make like Mounties on "once-in-a-lifetime' trip to World Cup
DOHA, Qatar - The Mounties are at the World Cup, thanks to Canadians Geoff, Graham and Stephen Rawlinson. The trio, making their first brothers' trip in more than 10 years, range in age from 48 to 56....
Nov 25, 2022
Canadian fans make their presence felt as Canada returns to men's soccer showcase
DOHA, Qatar - The day after Canada's World Cup opener, defender Kamal Miller was still marvelling at the loud and proud Canadian contingent at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. The crowd of 40,432 seemed filled ...
Nov 25, 2022
Sexual harassment prevention training required for 2023 world junior hockey tourney
HALIFAX - The host provinces for the upcoming world junior hockey championship are requiring Hockey Canada to sign an anti-harassment policy and to ensure it oversees training to prevent sexual assaul...
Nov 25, 2022
Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Neymar will miss Brazil's second World Cup match but will remain with the squad undergoing treatment for his ankle injury, the team doctor said Friday. Rodrigo Lasmar said tests con...
Nov 25, 2022
Iran regime supporters confront protesters at World Cup game
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - Iran's political turmoil appears to overshadowing also Iran's second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qata...
Nov 25, 2022
Croatian Canadians set to cheer on favourites as Canada plays Croatia at World Cup
Marinko Buric and his family have their red and white Croatian soccer jerseys ready for when they'll visit a friend's house to watch Canada and Croatia play at the World Cup this Sunday. Buric expects...
Nov 25, 2022
Laval's Mital named Hec Crighton Trophy winner after impressive U Sports campaign
LONDON, Ont. - Laval Rouge et Or receiver Kevin Mital was named the winner of the Hec Crighton Trophy as the most outstanding player in U Sports football at the annual Vanier Cup all-Canadian awards b...
Nov 24, 2022