Category Archives: Sports

Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US
PHOENIX (AP) - The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family. Dakota Hunter, v...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family. Dakota Hunter, v...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers comfortable in Carolina after decade with Jets
RALEIGH - Nikolaj Ehlers was in need of direction. Not on the ice or in his career - just the basic life stuff. After playing 10 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets, signing with the Carolina Hurricanes la...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

Barcelona routs storied rival OL Lyonnes in Women's Champions League final
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Barcelona rose again to the peak of European soccer by routing its most storied rival OL Lyonnes 4-0 in an overwhelming second-half display in the Women's Champions League final on...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

Mercedes' Russell fends off Antonelli to win dramatic sprint race at Canadian GP
MONTREAL - George Russell clashed with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to win a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix sprint race from the pole Saturday and ignite a battle for the Formula One title. Russell ...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

Mboko, Dabrowski earn mixed results at Strasbourg International tennis tournament
STRASBOURG - Victoria Mboko and Gabriela Dabrowski provided Canada with mixed results Saturday at the Strasbourg International tennis tournament. Mboko, 19, of Mississauga, Ont., dropped a 6-0, 5-7, 6...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

Canadian Morales Williams sixth in men's 400-metre Diamond League race
XIAMEN, CHINA - Canadian Christopher Morales Williams finished sixth in the men's 400-metre race Saturday at a Diamond League competition. Morales Williams, 21, of Vaughan, Ont., posted a time of 45.2...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

'Electric Playground' creator Victor Lucas changed the game — by putting it on TV
TORONTO - Victor Lucas, a pioneer of video game journalism who made a career out of shining a spotlight on Canada's interactive entertainment industry, was celebrated as a "game changer" by his peers ...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026

Engstler, Carleton carry Fire past Tempo 99-80 in 1st meeting of WNBA expansion teams
TORONTO - Emily Engstler had 16 points, including nine in the third quarter, as the Portland Fire routed the Toronto Tempo 99-80 on Saturday. Bridget Carleton of Chatham-Kent, Ont., had 15 points than...
The Canadian Press May 23, 2026