Category Archives: Sports
For Bosnian Canadians, opening World Cup match in Toronto is 'much more than a game'
TORONTO - Days before the start of FIFA World Cup, brothers Adis and Amir Mrakovic sat outside their deli with Bosnian coffees in copper pots on the table, watching a staff member hang a Bosnian flag ...
Jun 10, 2026
Bryan Adams, Wyclef Jean and AHI help turn Toronto into World Cup launch party
TORONTO - As thousands of fans gathered beneath the Gardiner Expressway on Wednesday night to welcome the FIFA World Cup to Toronto, roots artist AHI couldn't help but think back to his childhood play...
Jun 10, 2026
Know the risks, World Cup visitors warned over Canada's toxic drug supply
Health officials in both Canadian cities hosting World Cup matches are warning visitors about the potential risk of the toxic illicit drug supply that could be very different from what they are used t...
Jun 10, 2026
Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wed...
Jun 10, 2026
Veteran Staal scoring at a pace not seen in the Stanley Cup Final since Bossy in 1982
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal chose the simple approach to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with Carolina trailing in the best-of-seven series. But, the 20-year veteran's winning goa...
Jun 09, 2026
Sonis scores three goals as Canada whips Costa Rica 6-0 in women's friendly
CARTAGO - Janine Sonis scored three goals, including one on a penalty in the 54th minute, and Canada women's soccer team defeated host Costa Rica 6-0 in an international friendly in Cartago on Tuesday...
Jun 09, 2026
A wild Stanley Cup Final swings again as Hurricanes win 5-3 to make series 2-2 with Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Carolina-Vegas series was largely expected to be a Stanley Cup Final in which goals were at a premium and each shift felt like a march up a well-defended hill. Yeah, that isn't th...
Jun 09, 2026
Avs captain Landeskog nets Mark Messier Leadership Award, Masterton Memorial Trophy
DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was presented with not one, but two awards on Tuesday, earning the Mark Messier Leadership honour and the Masterton Memorial Trophy. The 33-y...
Jun 09, 2026
Valenzuela the hero as Blue Jays rally to take down Phillies 3-2 in wild finish
TORONTO - Brandon Valenzuela hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Tuesday. Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking RBI double ...
Jun 09, 2026
Wine, beer and baseball: NorthPaws aiming to lure fans to Norbrock for six-game homestand
KAMLOOPS - Nothing screams baseball like a glass of discounted chardonnay. That phrase is not often uttered and is not true, but the Kamloops NorthPaws are aiming to add it to local lexicon at Ladies ...
Jun 09, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
