Category Archives: Sports

Canadian men down El Salvador in ill-tempered, chaotic game at CONCACAF Gold Cup
HOUSTON - Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 2-0 win over nine-man El Salvador in a chaotic, ill-tempered game Tuesday. Captain Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scor...
Jun 24, 2025

Springer's grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians 10-6
CLEVELAND (AP) - George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6 on T...
Jun 24, 2025

Sirens select Czech star Kaltounkova first overall in PWHL draft
OTTAWA - The New York Sirens selected Kristyna Kaltounkova of Vlasim, Czechia, with the first pick in Tuesday's Professional Women's Hockey League draft, held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The 23...
Jun 24, 2025

Calgary Stampede rodeo safety to include shaded pens, heart monitors for horses
CALGARY - Tents are being set up to provide shade for bulls and broncs and some chuckwagon horses are to be fitted with tiny electrocardiograms at the upcoming Calgary Stampede. Based on scorching hea...
Jun 24, 2025

Peruvian squash star Elias aims to win Tour Finals in adopted hometown of Toronto
TORONTO - Armed with an invite from Canadian squash legend Jonathon Power, Peru's Diego Elias was just 14 when he made his first appearance at Toronto's National Squash Academy. He would spend parts o...
Jun 24, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays release reliever Erik Swanson after he clears waivers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays released reliever Erik Swanson after the right-hander cleared waivers, the team said Tuesday. Swanson was designated for assignment last week after posting a 15.19 earn...
Jun 24, 2025

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says
VICTORIA - There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of mi...
Jun 24, 2025

Keith, Chara, Thornton, Mogilny, Botterill, Decker named to HHOF
Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker were the players named to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Jack Parker and Daniele Sauvageau were n...
Jun 24, 2025

Back after lengthy break, TFC looks to snap 12-game winless run against Red Bulls
TORONTO - After a 25-day hiatus, Toronto FC returns to action Wednesday looking for a change of fortune when it hosts the New York Red Bulls. Toronto's break was longer than most, with a June 13 game ...
Jun 24, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps, expansion side San Diego FC to battle for top of the West
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps were the team to watch through the first half of the Major League Soccer season, earning gutsy, offensively dominant victories against some of the continent's top t...
Jun 24, 2025