Category Archives: Sports
Chance to play for Vancouver Canucks 'too good to pass up on' for d-man Oleksiak
VANCOUVER - Jamie Oleksiak didn't know what to expect as the NHL's free agency window swung open last week. Though he's been in the league for 14 seasons, the veteran defenceman had never been without...
Jul 06, 2026
Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Merino h...
Jul 06, 2026
Canada Soccer CEO Blue says World Cup enthusiasm must translate into lasting support
Watching Canada embrace the FIFA World Cup has been a "breathtaking" experience for Kevin Blue. The co-host nation rallied not only behind the tournament, but truly celebrated the country's team, said...
Jul 06, 2026
Canada Soccer CEO Blue says World Cup enthusiasm must translate into lasting support
Watching Canada embrace the FIFA World Cup has been a "breathtaking" experience for Kevin Blue. The co-host nation rallied not only behind the tournament, but truly celebrated the country's team, said...
Jul 06, 2026
Oilers' goalie Frederik Andersen expects split starts under Babcock in Edmonton
New Edmonton Oilers goaltender Frederik Andersen doesn't expect to start as many games under coach Mike Babcock as he did when they were Toronto Maple Leafs. Anderson reunites with Babcock in Edmonton...
Jul 06, 2026
Nembhard bros. reunite for Canada in FIBA Americas World Cup qualifying window
TORONTO - Andrew and Ryan Nembhard grew up playing basketball together, starting with a Little Tikes net in their family living room, but it has been more than a decade since they have played together...
Jul 06, 2026
'Scarily similar': Famed coach sees shades of Michael Phelps in Summer McIntosh
MONTREAL - Bob Bowman doesn't think the comparison is far-fetched. The coach who guided Michael Phelps to a record 23 Olympic gold medals absolutely believes Canadian superstar Summer McIntosh belongs...
Jul 06, 2026
Toronto Raptors hosting news conference with 'special guest' on Tuesday morning
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will be holding a news conference Tuesday morning with a "special guest." General manager and executive vice-president Bobby Webster will be joined by the VIP for the "mi...
Jul 06, 2026
Ticats say veteran quarterback Mitchell underwent successful ankle surgery Monday
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats said star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell underwent successful ankle surgery Monday morning and is expected to make a full recovery. The 36-year-old Mitchell was injure...
Jul 06, 2026
Calgary Flames sign defenceman Simon Nemec to five-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Simon Nemec to a five-year, US$36.25 million contract. The Flames acquired Nemec, who was a restricted free agent, in a trade with the New Jersey De...
Jul 06, 2026