Category Archives: Sports
What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase
ATLANTA (AP) - The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who's in, who's out and what's needed to advance to the next round. This year's supersized tourna...
8h ago
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 6 p.m. Ghana has held on for a 0-0 draw with England at Boston Stadium. The Three Lions dominated all aspects of the g...
9h ago
World Cup what to know: Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to get on track after disappointing start
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp and Erling Haaland have taken their expected starring roles so far in the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo is getting some unexpected criticism. Portugal's 41-year-old star arri...
9h ago
Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor
TORONTO - Normally a thundering wave of boos at a sporting event would be directed at an opposing player, team, official or a questionable play. When vitriolic jeering rained down from the sellout cro...
11h ago
Tennis Canada plans new stadium — with a roof — as part of Montreal modernization
MONTREAL - Tennis Canada plans to build a new centre-court stadium with a retractable roof in Montreal as part of a major modernization of its facilities at Jarry Park, saying the project is necessary...
11h ago
Tale of the Tape: How World Cup opponents Canada and Switzerland match up
VANCOUVER - Co-host Canada will face Switzerland in Vancouver on Wednesday, with first place in Group B on the line. Canada's superior goal differential means it will finish on top of the group with a...
12h ago
Panama, Croatia face must-win game tonight in Toronto
TORONTO - Panama is hoping for a better outcome tonight when it plays its second World Cup game at Toronto Stadium. Los Canaleros dropped a 1-0 decision to Ghana in the Group L opener last Wednesday i...
13h ago
Blue Jays finding success going to well of strong at-bats, defensive play
TORONTO - John Schneider maintained there is still plenty of work to do, but is happy with his team's play and its direction recently. The Toronto Blue Jays had seven batters get at least one hit, and...
13h ago
Captain Alphonso Davies expected to play for Canada vs. Switzerland: coach
VANCOUVER - Alphonso Davies is expected to make his return to the field Wednesday when Canada takes on Switzerland in their final group-stage game of this summer's FIFA World Cup. Head coach Jesse Mar...
14h ago
Algeria rallies past Jordan 2-1 for its first win at a World Cup since 2014
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout rou...
16h ago