Category Archives: Sports

Trump 'afraid' to make a World Series bet, Carney jokes at Blue Jays' practice
Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be afraid to make a World Series bet with him as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I think he's afraid to mak...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Wegner is World Series umpire crew chief. Hamari, Johnson, Little, Tumpane make Fall Classic debuts
TORONTO (AP) - Mark Wegner will be the World Series umpire crew chief for the first time, joined by Jordan Baker, Adam Hamari, Adrian Johnson, Will Little, Alan Porter and John Tumpane for the matchup...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Canada's Jacobs clinches playoff spot at Pan Continental Curling Championships
VIRGINIA - Canada's Brad Jacobs remained undefeated and clinched a semifinal berth at the Pan Continental Curling Championships with an 8-2 win over Australia's Hugh Millikin on Thursday. The win also...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Out of this World: Remarkable Jays journey continues with World Series appearance
TORONTO - Eight months ago, there was a general feeling of unease as the Toronto Blue Jays gathered for spring training in Florida. Canada's lone Major League Baseball team was coming off a last-place...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps' coach, defender, goalkeeper up for MLS awards
VANCOUVER - Three Vancouver Whitecaps have been shortlisted for Major League Soccer's end-of-season awards. Jesper Sorensen is a candidate for coach of the year, Tristan Blackmon is a finalist for def...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

McGregor scores twice, Canada beats China 4-2 at International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA - Tyler McGregor scored twice, including the winning goal, and Canada defeated China 4-2 on Thursday at the International Para Hockey Cup. McGregor's third and fourth goals of the tournament h...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He'll remain with the club at least into 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with ...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Jays' Guerrero, Bichette, Springer named Silver Slugger finalists
TORONTO - Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is up for a second straight silver slugger award. Major League Baseball named its finalists for its awards, which are given out annually to...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Pharrell and gospel act Voices of Fire to perform at World Series opener
TORONTO - Pharrell Williams and the gospel choir Voices of Fire will help open the World Series in Toronto. MLB says they've tapped the U.S. singer, known for his megahit "Happy," for a pre-game perfo...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Nova Scotia's Christina Black feels curling buzz ramping up in her home province
The curling vibe in Nova Scotia has intensified, and Christina Black is feeling it. The Olympic pre-trials event this week in Wolfville, N.S., is a warmup to the trials in less than a month in Halifax...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025