Category Archives: Sports

B.C. government delays release of World Cup hosting costs until month’s end
VANCOUVER - An army of giant UV lights has assembled on the field at B.C. Place and been given a critical task - nurture the grass below ahead of next month's FIFA World Cup. The B.C. government unvei...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

Retired Olympian Meghan Agosta declares for 2026 PWHL draft
TORONTO - Meghan Agosta has entered the Professional Women's Hockey League draft six years after she last played for Canada internationally. The 39-year-old forward from Ruthven, Ont., represented Can...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

Tempo turn the page from WNBA debut, look ahead to improve through experience
TORONTO - Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello said there was nervousness, and some excitement. But with Game 1 out of the way, it's time to settle in. The league's first team outside of the Unite...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

Xav Trudeau to perform at Ottawa Blackjacks' home opener
A Trudeau will be taking the floor in Ottawa on Tuesday, but not for politics. Xav Trudeau, the R&B artist and son of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will perform at the home opener for the ...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

Penguins star Sidney Crosby joining Canada for world hockey championships
Sidney Crosby is poised to again pull on the red Maple Leaf this spring. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain will join the men's national team at the world championship in Switzerland, his NHL club and Ho...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

Vancouver-born Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29
MEMPHIS - Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke has died at age 29, the Memphis Grizzlies confirmed Tuesday. The Grizzlies did not provide a cause of death for the forward in their announcement on ...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

CFL going back to 20-second play clock in last three minutes of halves
TORONTO - The CFL will keep its 20-second play clock this season after all. CFL games will adopt a 35-second play clock in 2026 but return to a 20-second clock for the final three minutes of each half...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez calls for new elections at club and seeks another term
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid president Florentino Prez has called for new elections at Real Madrid and says he will seek another term after claiming he is the victim of a campaign to unseat him. He dismi...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

Guerin, MacFarland, Verbeek up for Jim Gregory Award as top NHL general manager
NEW YORK - Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild, Chris MacFarland of the Colorado Avalanche and Pat Verbeek of the Anaheim Ducks are the finalists for the 2025-26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year ...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

Sabres return to Luukkonen in goal after back-to-back blowout losses to Habs
MONTREAL - The Buffalo Sabres are making a change in the crease after back-to-back lopsided losses in their second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen re-took his...
The Canadian Press May 12, 2026

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