Category Archives: Sports

Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award
He's still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025. A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot's promising '24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C., na...
Apr 11, 2025

Canadian rugby sevens men win three straight at Challenger Series event in Poland
KRAKOW - Canada's men posted wins over Madagascar, Japan and Portugal on Friday to advance to the semifinals of World Rugby's second-tier Challenger Series. Canada defeated Madagascar 29-24 before dow...
Apr 11, 2025

McEwen outscores Dunstone in early draw at the AMJ Players' Championship
TORONTO - Mike McEwen outscored Matt Dunstone 9-8 in a battle of Canadian teams on Friday at the AMJ Players' Championship. Dunstone stole a point in the eighth end but McEwen scored a single in the e...
Apr 11, 2025

Ottawa Senators, Canadian Tire renew arena naming rights deal
OTTAWA - TheOttawa Senators have extended their arena naming rights deal with retail chain Canadian Tire, the NHL club announced Friday. The length and value of the contract were not disclosed. The te...
Apr 11, 2025

Poulin helps Canada to 4-0 win over Switzerland in women's world hockey championship
ESK BUDJOVICE - Marie-Philip Poulin was Canada's catalyst with three assists in a 4-0 win over Switzerland at the women's world hockey championship Friday. Micah Zandee-Hart, Natalie Spooner, Laura St...
Apr 11, 2025

Canada tops Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie
TOKYO - The Canadian women's tennis team defeated Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification play at the Ariake Coliseum. Toronto's Victoria Mboko opened with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Miriam Bianca ...
Apr 11, 2025

Canadian MLS academy sides face elite opposition at Generation Adidas Cup tournament
There are some familiar names on Toronto FC's roster for the Generation Adidas Cup, the elite youth tournament featuring MLS academies and clubs from around the world. Kervon Kerr, brother of Toronto ...
Apr 11, 2025

Canada names 32-man roster for 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji
Canada has named a 32-man squad for the 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji. The young Canadians will face Samoa on May 28, Fiji on June 2 and Tonga on June 7, all at King Charles Park, in the s...
Apr 11, 2025

Mohamed Salah signs new contract with Premier League's Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract with Liverpool, the club said Friday. The Egypt forward was due to be out of contract at the end of this season. Salah has been with L...
Apr 11, 2025

Two fans die in Chile before a Copa Libertadores match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Two fans died on Thursday before the start of a Copa Libertadores match between the host Colo Colo and Fortaleza of Brazil near Santiago's estadio Monumental, a local prosecutor...
Apr 10, 2025