Category Archives: Sports
Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Jos Canale wasn't in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup. He made his first start a memorable one. Canale scored on th...
Jun 29, 2026
Portland is acquiring 2-time All-Star Ja Morant in a trade with Memphis, AP source says
Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career, a per...
Jun 29, 2026
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Troy Stecher to two-year contract extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenceman Troy Stecher to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Monday. The deal's financial terms were not disclosed. Claimed off waivers...
Jun 29, 2026
Junior sprint canoe world championship to be held in Halifax area this week
DARTMOUTH - A major international canoeing competition is taking place this week in the Halifax area. The International Canoe Federation's Junior and U-23 Canoe Sprint World Championship will be held ...
Jun 29, 2026
Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
HOUSTON (AP) - With Brazil trailing for much of the game and with extra time looming, Gabriel Martinelli came through in a big, big way at the World Cup. Martinelli entered the game as a second-half s...
Jun 29, 2026
Quarterback Sara Parker looking to add Olympian to impressive flag football resume
What began as something to do with friends has blossomed into an Olympic dream for Sara Parker. Parker first picked up a football at age 13 when she decided to try out for her school's flag team. She ...
Jun 29, 2026
Ontario education minister urges parents not to pull kids from school for sports
TORONTO - Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is urging parents not to pull their kids out of school for sports tournaments next year, when new attendance rules begin. Starting in the upcoming sc...
Jun 29, 2026
Canadian players hope to inspire others with historic World Cup run
LOS ANGELES - After yet another historic performance on Sunday, head coach Jesse Marsch told his team they're all Canadian heroes. It's a weighty accolade for a soccer player, but one the Canadians ar...
Jun 29, 2026
Canadian players hope to inspire others with historic World Cup run
LOS ANGELES - After yet another historic performance on Sunday, head coach Jesse Marsch told his team they're all Canadian heroes. It's a weighty accolade for a soccer player, but one the Canadians ar...
Jun 29, 2026
Stephen Eustaquio's Ontario hometown celebrates historic World Cup goal
Less than 24 hours after Stephen Eustaquio scored the World Cup goal that made Canadian sports history, his soccer-loving Ontario hometown rolled out roadside signs to celebrate him. The 29-year-old m...
Jun 29, 2026