Category Archives: Sports
Ottawa-raised soccer star Jonathan David heading to second World Cup
OTTAWA - Jonathan David's high school teacher doesn't remember him ever taking a lunch break. That's because the budding soccer star never wanted to leave the training dome. "If it wouldn't have been ...
Jun 10, 2026
Cease shakes off 'rusty' feeling early in dominant return from IL in Blue Jays win
TORONTO - Dylan Cease said he felt some rust early in his splendid performance on Tuesday night. Through the lens of Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider, he showed why the team signed him during ...
Jun 10, 2026
For Bosnian Canadians, opening World Cup match in Toronto is 'much more than a game'
TORONTO - Days before the start of FIFA World Cup, brothers Adis and Amir Mrakovic sat outside their deli with Bosnian coffees in copper pots on the table, watching a staff member hang a Bosnian flag ...
Jun 10, 2026
For Bosnian Canadians, opening World Cup match in Toronto is 'much more than a game'
TORONTO - Days before the start of FIFA World Cup, brothers Adis and Amir Mrakovic sat outside their deli with Bosnian coffees in copper pots on the table, watching a staff member hang a Bosnian flag ...
Jun 10, 2026
Bryan Adams, Wyclef Jean and AHI help turn Toronto into World Cup launch party
TORONTO - As thousands of fans gathered beneath the Gardiner Expressway on Wednesday night to welcome the FIFA World Cup to Toronto, roots artist AHI couldn't help but think back to his childhood play...
Jun 10, 2026
Know the risks, World Cup visitors warned over Canada's toxic drug supply
Health officials in both Canadian cities hosting World Cup matches are warning visitors about the potential risk of the toxic illicit drug supply that could be very different from what they are used t...
Jun 10, 2026
Know the risks, World Cup visitors warned over Canada's toxic drug supply
Health officials in both Canadian cities hosting World Cup matches are warning visitors about the potential risk of the toxic illicit drug supply that could be very different from what they are used t...
Jun 10, 2026
Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wed...
Jun 10, 2026
Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wed...
Jun 10, 2026
Veteran Staal scoring at a pace not seen in the Stanley Cup Final since Bossy in 1982
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal chose the simple approach to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with Carolina trailing in the best-of-seven series. But, the 20-year veteran's winning goa...
Jun 09, 2026