Category Archives: Sports
Barcelona clinches 28th La Liga title after Yamal leads win at Espanyol
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona clinched its 28th Spanish league title after Lamine Yamal starred in its 2-0 win at crosstown rival Espanyol on Thursday. Yamal scored in the 53rd minute when the tee...
May 15, 2025
Future of Sport Lab names 10 new startups to accelerator program
TORONTO - Artificial intelligence is here to stay, at least in the world of sport tech, according to one industry expert. The Future of Sports Lab announced the selection of 10 innovative startups for...
May 15, 2025
NFL to discuss resolution to allow its players to play in 2028 Summer Games
NFL players are one step closer to participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. League owners will discuss a resolution next week to allow NFL players to play in the flag football competition a...
May 15, 2025
MacKinnon has two goals, assist as Canada beats Austria 5-1 at hockey worlds
STOCKHOLM - Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and added an assist as Canada overcame a frustrating start to post a 5-1 win over Austria in world hockey championship action Thursday. Travis Konecny and Wil...
May 15, 2025
New Canucks coach Adam Foote hopes shutdown past can help spark scoring
VANCOUVER - New Canucks head coach Adam Foote says lessons from his years as a hard-nosed NHL defenceman can help the team sharpen its offensive game. During his 19 NHL seasons with the Quebec Nordiqu...
May 15, 2025
Vancouver selected to host FIFA Congress ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Vancouver will host the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, bringing representatives of all 211 members of the world governing body of soccer to Canada ahead of the World Cup. The announcement was m...
May 15, 2025
Veteran linebacker Cam Judge back with Toronto Argonauts
GUELPH - Cameron Judge wasn't looking for a change, but he is thankful his new football home is a familiar one. The veteran linebacker is preparing for his second stint with Toronto after being traded...
May 15, 2025
Canadian bantamweight Charles (Air) Jourdain returns to UFC action in June in Atlanta
Canadian bantamweight Charles (Air) Jourdain will face American Ricky Simon on a June 14 UFC Fight Night card in Atlanta. The main event at State Farm Arena sees former welterweight champion Kamaru (T...
May 15, 2025
Andrighetto scores 4 goals in Switzerland's win over Germany at ice hockey worlds
HERNING, Denmark (AP) - Sven Andrighetto scored four goals to lift Switzerland to a 5-1 victory over Germany at the ice hockey world championship on Thursday. Switzerland moved atop Group B in Herning...
May 15, 2025
CFL adopting six minor rules adjustments for upcoming season
TORONTO - A modified roughing-the-passer penalty will be among six minor rules adjustments implemented by the CFL this season. The league announced Thursday the modifications have been approved by the...
May 15, 2025