Category Archives: Sports

Sanchez says hitting his first grand slam against Marlins is extra sweet
TORONTO - For Jesus Sanchez, the wait was worth it. The Toronto Blue Jays newcomer never thought smacking his first grand slam would happen in his seventh Major League Baseball season, but because he ...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

Unbeaten Rangers roll past Sagueneens 3-2 at Memorial Cup, advance to final
KELOWNA - Jack Pridham and Sam O'Reilly each had a goal and an assist, Christian Kirsch made 26 saves, and the Kitchener Rangers defeated the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 3-2 at the Memorial Cup tournament o...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

Sanchez ignites Jays with first grand slam in 8-1 win over Marlins
TORONTO - Jesus Sanchez punctuated a productive six-run sixth inning with his first career grand slam, a 394-foot liner down the right-field line, in the Toronto Blue Jays' 8-1 victory against the Mia...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

Signing four-year extension was 'easy' for Canada men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch
CHARLOTTE - Jesse Marsch believes Canada is on the cusp of something special when it comes to soccer. And he wants to be a part of it long term. The 53-year-old American signed a four-year extension o...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

Troy Ryan prepares to step into dual role with PWHL's expansion team in San Jose
Troy Ryan pondered becoming one of the Professional Women's Hockey League's first general managers at the league's inception three years ago. He opted instead to be among the first wave of coaches. Ry...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

Injured Canadian players 'ahead of schedule' at pre-World Cup training camp: coach
CHARLOTTE - Liam Millar didn't have a lot of time to celebrate the highest high he's yet had in his soccer career. Less than 72 hours after helping Hull City win the Champions League playoff final ove...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

Rivalry continues: Canada set to face U.S. in quarterfinals at hockey worlds
FRIBOURG - Already assured of top spot in their pool, Canada finished off the preliminary round at the world men's hockey championship with a 3-2 win over Czechia on Tuesday. Canada's reward for finis...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

Canadiens coach says 'we’re not dead' as Hurricanes grab momentum of Eastern final
MONTREAL - Martin St. Louis is well aware the Carolina Hurricanes have seized control of the Eastern Conference final. After two straight suffocating losses against Carolina's methodical, unrelenting ...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

McFadden praises return of fellow DBs Amos and Priester to Argonauts defence
GUELPH - The band is back together, and Tarvarus McFadden couldn't be happier. Veteran defensive backs DaShaun Amos and Robert Priester rejoined Toronto in the off-season after spending 2025 with the ...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026

Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino
NEW YORK (AP) - Tim Ream was filled with anxiety, right up until 1 p.m. Friday. "Leaving the training ground and walking to my car with a box full of bobbleheads to take home to my kids," the 38-year-...
The Canadian Press May 26, 2026