Category Archives: Sports
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) - A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesd...
Jun 9, 2026
Muscle strains, torn ligaments pose hurdles in Canada's World Cup preparation
From broken bones and strained hamstrings to concussions and ruptured ligaments, Canada's top soccer stars have weathered a swath of injuries leading up to the FIFA World Cup. The seemingly endless ai...
Jun 9, 2026
Benfica says Mourinho has agreed to move to Real Madrid after Arbeloa departure announced
MADRID (AP) - Benfica said late Tuesday that its coach Jos Mourinho had agreed to return to Real Madrid, which earlier announced that it had parted ways with coach lvaro Arbeloa. Madrid President Flor...
Jun 9, 2026
Stadium workers near LA say they have a tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal with wage hikes and labor protections, averting a strike ahead of the U.S. men's soccer team's...
Jun 9, 2026
Rankin, Kennedy, Ceresna named CFL's top players for Week 1 of 2026
TORONTO - Edmonton running back Justin Rankin, Montreal defensive back Robert Kennedy III and Winnipeg defensive lineman Jake Ceresna have been named the CFL's top players of Week 1 of the 2026 season...
Jun 9, 2026
Alberta bars, restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol starting at 6 a.m.
EDMONTON - New liquor rules could see Albertans be able to drink up soon after they wake up. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, or AGLC, announced Tuesday that licensed bars, restaura...
Jun 9, 2026
Odds On Mr Mamba draws No. 3 hole for Pepsi North America Cup harness race
CAMPBELLVILLE - It was a pleasant problem to have but one that kept driver James McDonald up at night. MacDonald, Canada's top driver the last five years, guided both Odds On Mr Mamba and Sweet Lovin ...
Jun 9, 2026
What's this year's World Cup anthem? Canadian producer Cirkut sees unity in many voices
As the World Cup approaches, one question hangs over FIFA's sprawling new official album: what's the anthem? Previous tournaments were defined by singular songs that became inseparable from the event ...
Jun 9, 2026
Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko
LONDON (AP) - After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams made a winning return at Queen's Club on Tuesday. The 44-year-old Williams showed she still has plenty of her trade...
Jun 9, 2026
Canada's Victoria Mboko helps legend Serena Williams make triumphant return to tennis
LONDON - Tennis legend Serena Williams made a triumphant return to the courts on Tuesday, with a big assist from Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko. The 44-year-old Williams and the 19-year-old Mboko...
Jun 9, 2026
