Category Archives: Sports

Former world No. 4 Jack Draper receives National Bank Open wild card
MONTREAL - Former world No. 4 Jack Draper has received a main-draw wild card for the National Bank Open as the British star continues his comeback from an arm injury. Tennis Canada announced Wednesday...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

Elks look to sweep home-and-home series with defending champion Riders
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks have a tough act to follow Saturday night. Fajardo threw for a career-best 510 yards and four TDs in leading Edmonton (6-1) to a thrilling 36-34 road win over the Sa...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina's soccer federat...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
GENEVA (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World ...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

Sporting a Washington jersey, LeBlanc attends 'friendship day' baseball game in D.C.
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc attended a "Canada-U.S. Friendship Day" baseball game in Washington on Tuesday - wearing a Washington Nationals jersey. LeBlanc was in Washington th...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

Rookie quarterback Kaidon Salter to start for Lions against Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson is too old and wise to fall into the rookie trap. Even though B.C. quarterback Kaidon Salter will make his first CFL start when the Blue Bombers (4-3) host the 1-5 Lions Th...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

Canada's Leylah Fernandez exits D.C. Open with second-round loss to Eala
WASHINGTON - Leylah Fernandez's D.C. Open title defence is over. The 23-year-old from Laval, Que., lost 6-2, 7-6 (1) to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the second round Wednesday after winning la...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

Danièle Sauvageau returns to Canadian women's hockey team as general manager
CALGARY - Danile Sauvageau steered Canada to its first Olympic gold medal in women's hockey in 2002. She's been tasked with doing it again in 2030. Hockey Canada unveiled the 64-year-old from Montreal...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

Canada's Sarah Mitton repeats as women's shot put champion at Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW - Canada's Sarah Mitton successfully defended her women's shot put title at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. The 30-year-old from Brooklyn, N.S., recorded a winning throw of 19.88 metres o...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

Toronto Raptors to host NBA pre-season games in Quebec City, Vancouver
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will host games in Quebec City and Vancouver as part of their NBA pre-season. The league announced Wednesday that Toronto will face the Miami Heat in the NBA's first pre-...
The Canadian Press Jul 29, 2026

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