Category Archives: Sports
Blue Jays activate righty Bieber from IL, confirm he will start against Astros
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays activated right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber from the injured list and confirmed he will start in Tuesday afternoon's game against the visiting Houston Astros. The 2020 ...
Jun 23, 2026
Rugby Canada announces men's player pool for Edmonton, Winnipeg matches
LANGFORD - Rugby Canada has announced a 32-player pool for upcoming men's matches, including three at home, in the World Rugby Nations Cup. Canada faces Spain on July 4 and Portugal on July 11 at Clar...
Jun 23, 2026
'It's a little deeper': Ruck twins hoping to stay together after NHL draft
Bryce Pickford finally figured out a hack. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman and Montreal Canadiens prospect was having a tough time telling Liam and Markus Ruck - twin linemates - apart off the ice....
Jun 23, 2026
Victoire sign two-time Olympian Emma Maltais to two-year contract
MONTREAL - The Montral Victoire have signed forward Emma Maltais to a two-year contract, the reigning Professional Women's Hockey League champions announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old two-time Olympian ...
Jun 23, 2026
Timeline: Key moments in Mike Babcock's path to the Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - Mike Babcock's coaching career has included a Stanley Cup title, two Olympic gold medals, high-profile NHL jobs and scrutiny over his treatment of players. Here is a timeline of key moments...
Jun 23, 2026
Edmonton Oilers name Mike Babcock as head coach after hire cleared by NHL
EDMONTON - Mike Babcock returned to the NHL's coaching ranks Tuesday, bringing a Stanley Cup and a checkered past to the Edmonton Oilers team desperate to win it all in the Connor McDavid era. Babcock...
Jun 23, 2026
Canada's Fernandez falls to Wang at Wimbledon tune-up event in Germany
BAD HOMBURG - Canadian Leylah Fernandez's run at the Bad Homburg Open ended Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 loss to China's Wang Xinyu in the Round of 16. The 23-year-old from Laval, Que., finished with two a...
Jun 23, 2026
A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) - Tiger Woods said the objective was to create the best version of the PGA Tour. The answer Tuesday was a major shakeup to its model that effectively creates two tours, expanding ...
Jun 23, 2026
What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase
ATLANTA (AP) - The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who's in, who's out and what's needed to advance to the next round. This year's supersized tourna...
Jun 23, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:58 p.m. Colombia has booked its spot in the round of 32. Daniel Munoz scored in the 76th minute as Colombia edged C...
Jun 23, 2026