Category Archives: Sports
Sens' Tkachuk says having to justify his commitment to Ottawa is a 'distraction'
OTTAWA - Brady Tkachuk is tired, and it has nothing to do with having a newborn child. The Senators captain returned to Ottawa on Wednesday following the birth of his second child to discuss the Senat...
Apr 29, 2026
Federal government earmarks $145M for World Cup security in Toronto, Vancouver
TORONTO - Police presence in Toronto during the World Cup may be "stronger than we've ever seen at any event," the force said Wednesday as the federal government announced up to $145 million for secur...
Apr 29, 2026
Federal government earmarks $145M for World Cup security in Toronto, Vancouver
TORONTO - Police presence in Toronto during the World Cup may be "stronger than we've ever seen at any event," the force said Wednesday as the federal government announced up to $145 million for secur...
Apr 29, 2026
Brandon Ingram exits early, Scottie Barnes hobbled as Raptors drop Game 5 to Cavs
CLEVELAND - The Toronto Raptors have played a tough, hard-hitting style of defence throughout their playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers. That bruising physicality has caught up with them. All-...
Apr 29, 2026
Canada fails in bid for third straight U18 title with quarterfinal loss to Sweden
TRENN - Canada's quest for a third straight world under-18 men's hockey championship came to an end Wednesday with a 4-2 quarterfinal loss to Sweden. Nils Bartholdsson scored two goals late in the thi...
Apr 29, 2026
Habs mulling options for next playoff watch party after fences removed for safety
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say they are considering their options for a Game 6 outdoor watch party after barricades fencing off a previous event were removed for safety reasons. Guillaume Ouime...
Apr 29, 2026
Frost open PWHL playoffs seeking to three-peat, with semifinals featuring familiar mix of contenders
So much for the complaints raised last summer about the PWHL's expansion process favouring the league's newest franchises in Seattle and Vancouver. After a five-month, 120-game regular season featurin...
Apr 29, 2026
Buffalo fans finish 'O Canada' after mic fails before Game 5 of Sabres-Bruins series
BUFFALO - Fans at KeyBank Center carried "O Canada" after a microphone failed before the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins played Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday night. Cami Clune's ...
Apr 29, 2026
FIFA to pay out $100M in extra cash to help cover World Cup teams' costs in North America
FIFA is paying out more than $100 million in extra cash to World Cup teams to help cover higher-than-expected costs of being in North America. FIFA's ruling council agreed Tuesday to increase the basi...
Apr 29, 2026
Oilers seek to stay alive in playoffs after 4-1 win over Ducks, still trail in series
EDMONTON - Have the Edmonton Oilers turned the tide? A 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday to avoid elimination from the playoffs was the Oilers' most complete game yet in the first-round series...
Apr 29, 2026