Sports

Canadian fans make their presence felt as Canada returns to men's soccer showcase

DOHA, Qatar - The day after Canada's World Cup opener, defender Kamal Miller was still marvelling at the loud and proud Canadian contingent at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. The crowd of 40,432 seemed filled ...

Nov 25, 2022

Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match

DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Neymar will miss Brazil's second World Cup match but will remain with the squad undergoing treatment for his ankle injury, the team doctor said Friday. Rodrigo Lasmar said tests con...

Nov 25, 2022

Iran regime supporters confront protesters at World Cup game

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - Iran's political turmoil appears to overshadowing also Iran's second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qata...

Nov 25, 2022

Croatian Canadians set to cheer on favourites as Canada plays Croatia at World Cup

Marinko Buric and his family have their red and white Croatian soccer jerseys ready for when they'll visit a friend's house to watch Canada and Croatia play at the World Cup this Sunday. Buric expects...

Nov 25, 2022

Laval's Mital named Hec Crighton Trophy winner after impressive U Sports campaign

LONDON, Ont. - Laval Rouge et Or receiver Kevin Mital was named the winner of the Hec Crighton Trophy as the most outstanding player in U Sports football at the annual Vanier Cup all-Canadian awards b...

Nov 24, 2022

Canada through to Davis Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Germany

MLAGA, Spain - Denis Shapovalov overcame a loss in the opening singles match and teamed with Vasek Pospisil in a deciding doubles victory as Canada advanced to the semifinals of the Davis Cup with a 2...

Nov 24, 2022

History repeating on Canadian men's downhill ski team

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Canadians climbing the men's downhill racing ladder as a group and challenging European domination is a familiar script. Canada is coming off a season in which three men reached t...

Nov 24, 2022

Crying Neymar injures ankle during Brazil's World Cup win

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) - Brazil forward Neymar had ice taped to his ankle and was crying on the bench after being substituted in the team's 2-0 win over Serbia at the World Cup on Thursday. Neymar's injur...

Nov 24, 2022

Canada-Belgium World Cup game attracts much Proline interest

TORONTO - The Canada-Belgium World Cup soccer game garnered plenty of attention on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s Proline betting service. The OLG said Thursday the World Cup contest was Proli...

Nov 24, 2022

O'Shea focused on exit interviews as contract on Bombers nears end

WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea doesn't have a pen in hand poised to sign a new contract as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. That doesn't mean, though, that a deal isn't in the works. At a press confer...

Nov 24, 2022