Category Archives: Sports
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either in...
Dec 04, 2025
Canada coach has 'gut feeling' about what lies ahead at FIFA World Cup draw
Like everyone else, Jesse Marsch is eager to learn Canada's World Cup path at Friday's draw in Washington, D.C. But the Canadian coach has an idea of what his 27th-ranked side can expect in Group B, w...
Dec 04, 2025
Star-studded World Cup draw serves as glitzy kickoff to FIFA's chief money-maker
For co-host Canada, Friday's World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., provides a tournament road map for Jesse Marsch's 27th-ranked side. For FIFA, it marks the glitzy kickoff to its showcase event - the c...
Dec 04, 2025
Calgary's Strate picks up second medal of World Cup ski jumping season
WISA - Calgary's Abigail Strate continued her impressive start to the ski jumping World Cup season with a silver medal in a large hill event on Thursday, Strate had the best jump of the final round to...
Dec 04, 2025
Hufnagel joins Argonauts as adviser following successful run in Calgary
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts announced Thursday that five-time Grey Cup winner John Hufnagel is joining the team as a special adviser to the general manager and head coach. Known for his success wi...
Dec 04, 2025
Former MLSE boss Leiweke pardoned by Trump months after being indicted
U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke on Wednesday, five months after his own justice department indicted the former president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertain...
Dec 04, 2025
Vancouver to host Davis Cup qualifying tie between Canada and Brazil
VANCOUVER - Vancouver will host Canada's first-round tie with Brazil in the Davis Cup Qualifiers, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The best-of-five tie will take place Feb. 6-7 at the Doug Mitchell T...
Dec 04, 2025
Sceptres to welcome expansion Goldeneyes to Scotiabank Arena before Olympic break
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres will make their third trip to Scotiabank Arena next month for a game against the expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes, the Professional Women's Hockey Team announced Thursday....
Dec 04, 2025
Carney to meet Trump, Sheinbaum in Washington at FIFA event Friday
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at a FIFA World Cup event Friday in Washington as trade negotiations between Canada and the United States r...
Dec 04, 2025
Blue Jays push season opener back a day, now kick off with a March 27 night game
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will open their 2026 season a day later than originally planned, the Major League Baseball team announced Thursday. The Blue Jays will now kick off their season on the ...
Dec 04, 2025