Category Archives: Sports
NHL clears Edmonton Oilers to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after investigation
NEW YORK - The Edmonton Oilers have been given clearance by the NHL to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after the league concluded an investigation into his conduct while with Columbus in 2023. The NHL...
Jun 18, 2026
Montreal Alouettes sign 2022 top special teams player Mario Alford
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes announced Tuesday that they have signed receiver/returner Mario Alford for a second stint with the club. Alford previously played with the Alouettes for parts of thre...
Jun 18, 2026
Federal and B.C. governments to pay $200M for Tumbler Ridge school and health centre
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal and B.C. governments are pledging $100 million each to build a new high school in Tumbler Ridge and modernize the community's health care centre...
Jun 18, 2026
Blue Bombers adding legendary coach Cal Murphy to club's Ring of Honour
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will add former coach and general manager Cal Murphy to the club's Ring of Honour on July 30. Murphy, who died in 2012, helped guide Winnipeg to three Grey Cup cha...
Jun 18, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 10:56 p.m. Luis Romo scored in the 50th minute to lead Mexico to a 1-0 win over South Korea. The victory allowed Mexic...
Jun 18, 2026
Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer...
Jun 18, 2026
Davies cleared to play, Canada chases first World Cup win in Vancouver versus Qatar
VANCOUVER - Canadian men's soccer team captain Alphonso Davies has the green light to play in today's World Cup match against Qatar in Vancouver. How Davies will be deployed in the match remains to be...
Jun 18, 2026
World Cup fans in Vancouver painting the town red after Canada gorges on goals
VANCOUVER - First came the feast, as Canada's World Cup team gorged on goals against Qatar in BC Place Stadium. Then came the party. Fans at the arena in Vancouver and at watch parties across the coun...
Jun 18, 2026
Luis Díaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Colombia arrived at the World Cup with dreams of redemption after missing out on Qatar in 2022. Although it was tense at times, the Cafeteros got off to a strong start. Luis Daz had...
Jun 17, 2026
'It didn't help': World Cup participants talk hydration breaks
TORONTO - Glenn Nyberg put the referee's whistle to his lips and halted play. Ghana and Panama were going toe-to-toe in a rambunctious opening game to kick off the countries' World Cup adventure. Arou...
Jun 17, 2026