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CP NewsAlert: Cost to host 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver doubles, may hit $581M

VANCOUVER - Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years. The latest estima...

Apr 30, 2024

Oilers look to get back on the attack with chance to eliminate Kings in Game 5

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have made the case they can rely on their defending to win games. That doesn't mean it's their preferred way of getting the job done. Edmonton leads the Los Angeles King...

Apr 30, 2024

Brewers call up Canadian infielder Tyler Black before game against Rays

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers called up Canadian prospect Tyler Black before their game Tuesday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. The 23-year-old Black, from Toronto, was selected by Milw...

Apr 30, 2024

Semi-pro TSS Rovers savour return to Canadian Championship and Pacific FC rematch

TSS Rovers FC had a season of ups and downs in 2023. Based in Richmond, B.C., the semi-pro side made headlines last April when it upset Canadian Premier League club Valour FC 3-1 at Swangard Stadium t...

Apr 30, 2024

Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal

MUNICH (AP) - Vincius Jnior scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday. The Brazil forward opened the scoring against the...

Apr 30, 2024

McKenna has six points, Martone has five as Canada thumps Kazakhstan at U18 worlds

VANTAA, Finland - Gavin McKenna had two goals and four assists, team captain Porter Martone had a goal and four assists and Canada ended group-stage play with an 11-3 rout of Kazakhstan on Tuesday at ...

Apr 30, 2024

Winnipeg Jets shake up lineup for must-win game against Colorado Avalanche

WINNIPEG - Going into his first career NHL playoff game on Tuesday, Cole Perfetti knew that he wouldn't have any family in the stands cheering him on, but he was certain they'd be there in spirit. The...

Apr 30, 2024

Vancouver Canucks stay quiet on starting goalie for pivotal Game 5

VANCOUVER - Head coach Rick Tocchet isn't revealing who'll start in net for the Vancouver Canucks when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday. The choi...

Apr 30, 2024

ECHL approves sale of Lions, new owners say they are committed to Trois-Rivières

SHREWSBURY, N.J. - The ECHL's board of governors has approved the sale of the Trois-Rivires Lions to Spire Hockey, the hockey league announced Tuesday. Spire Hockey takes over the team from Deacon Spo...

Apr 30, 2024

PWHL announces playoff arenas for Toronto, Montreal to start their semifinal series

TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League's first four playoff games will be played in Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum and Place Bell in Laval, Que. With Toronto and Montreal having secured playof...

Apr 30, 2024