Category Archives: Sports
Linebacker Djabome making immediate impact on defence for 4-1 Elks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks drafted linebacker Dariel Djabome with long-term hopes, not realizing that pick would turn into a critical piece of their defence early in the CFL season. Selected No. 3 i...
Jul 16, 2026
Roses FC's Alidou among growing wave of Canadian internationals joining NSL
LAVAL - Marie-Yasmine Alidou believed she would one day return home to play in the Northern Super League from the moment it launched. Now she's part of a growing group of established Canadian internat...
Jul 16, 2026
Wimbledon breakout star Fery headlines qualifying for men's NBO tournament
MONTREAL - Wimbledon breakout star Arthur Fery will headline the qualifying tournament for the men's National Bank Open. Fery, who was born in France but represents Britain, advanced to the semifinals...
Jul 16, 2026
Canada loses to top-ranked U.S. in world sitting volleyball semifinal
HANGZHOU - Canada will play for third place in women's competition at the 2026 World Sitting Volleyball Championships after losing 3-0 to the United States in semifinal action Thursday. The U.S. convi...
Jul 16, 2026
Tiger-Cats great Calvin Tiggle headed to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
HAMILTON - Calvin Tiggle is heading back to Hamilton. The veteran linebacker, who helped the Hamilton Tiger-Cats capture their last Grey Cup title in 1999, was named for induction into the Canadian Fo...
Jul 16, 2026
Whitecaps' Muller questions Tuchel's tactics after England exits World Cup
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Thomas Muller criticized England's tactics after it surrendered a late 1-0 lead in Wednesday's 2-1 FIFA World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina. Muller, who pl...
Jul 16, 2026
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP) - The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands. Argentina beat E...
Jul 16, 2026
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP) - The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands. Argentina beat E...
Jul 16, 2026
British Open: Baldwin hits 'terrifying' opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) - Matthew Baldwin had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, where the Englishman has been a member for 23 years after growing up in t...
Jul 16, 2026
LeBron James says he isn't ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesn't offer any hints
NEW YORK (AP) - If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he's still not saying. The NBA's career scoring king and current free agent spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Thur...
Jul 16, 2026