Category Archives: Sports

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
GENEVA (AP) - A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didn't brea...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

Ghana takes Partey's World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose bid to enter Canada for the World Cup was denied over rape and sexual a...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

Ghana takes Partey's World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose bid to enter Canada for the World Cup was denied over rape and sexual a...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne
SEATTLE (AP) - Romelu Lukaku's entrance as a second-half substitute drew a standing ovation from the smattering of Belgium supporters. It took only 23 seconds to turn those hopeful cheers into rapture...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

Senators sign forward Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year, entry-level contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed Norwegian forward Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year, entry-level contract, the NHL team announced Monday. The 24-year-old had 11 goals and 21 assists in 52 game...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

Maple Leafs sign forward Tinus Luc Koblar to entry-level contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple have signed forward Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Monday. The 18-year-old had eight goals and six assists in 47 games with S...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

NHL to investigate Mike Babcock's resignation from Columbus in 2023, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) - The NHL is beginning an investigation into Mike Babcock's resignation as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023 before he coached a game for them, a person with knowledge...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

A look at where Canada stands after one round of Group B games at the World Cup
It's early, but the odds are already tilting in Canada's favour to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the men's program's history. And after Qatar stunned Switzerland with a 1-1 ...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

Caroline Harvey finds balance between life and hockey while being projected No. 1 pick in PWHL draft
Having devoted much of her childhood and teenage years to her single-minded intention of becoming an elite hockey player, defender Caroline Harvey had little time to stop and consider there being more...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026

Four CFL quarterbacks threw for over 400 yards in regular-season games last week
TORONTO - The CFL is a passing league, and it lived up to that billing last week. Four quarterbacks surpassed 400 yards passing during CFL games last week. Chad Kelly of the Toronto Argonauts led the ...
The Canadian Press Jun 15, 2026