Category Archives: Sports
Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Switzerland put a damper on Canada's World Cup party in Vancouver. The Swiss got goals from Rubn Vargas and Johan Manzambi to beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday and win Gr...
Jun 24, 2026
Canada falls 2-1 to Switzerland, advances to FIFA World Cup knockout round
VANCOUVER - A historic moment was tinged with disappointment for Canada at the FIFA World Cup. The country earned its first-ever spot in the tournament's knockout round, but fell 2-1 to Switzerland in...
Jun 24, 2026
Neymar arrives with Brazil's team, is available for World Cup group match against Scotland
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Neymar arrived with Brazil and is available for the team's World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday, another sign the superstar forward is set to make his debut at this...
Jun 24, 2026
Defensive standouts Kevin Eiben, Carl Brazley to be inducted as All-Time Argos
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts are adding linebacker Kevin Eiben and defensive back Carl Brazley to their all-time list. Eiben and Brazley will be inducted Aug. 22 at halftime of Toronto's game versu...
Jun 24, 2026
Andreescu, Sebov close on on Wimbledon berth with second-round qualifying wins
LONDON - Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Katherine Sebov beat the heat on Wednesday and moved within a win of a berth in the women's singles draw at Wimbledon. Andreescu, a former world No. 4 from Miss...
Jun 24, 2026
Blazers Hurlbert named to CHL Third All-Star Team, All-Rookie Team
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers forward J.P. Hurlbert's efforts during the 2025-26 Western Hockey League (WHL) season has earned him a pair of accolades from the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). On Wednesday...
Jun 24, 2026 J.P. Hurlbert (left) and Kelowna's Dawson Gerwing in action during game three of their first-round WHL playoff series. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
Diallo reaches quarterfinals at Eastbourne with three-set win over Etcheverry
EASTBOURNE - Montreal's Gabriel Diallo advanced to the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne Open tennis tournament with a 6-7 (11), 6-3, 6-2 over Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry on Wednesday. Diallo had 14 ac...
Jun 24, 2026
B.C. Lions, Calgary Stampeders square off with both looking for first wins of season
Something has to give Saturday night for Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr. Rourke and the B.C. Lions (0-2) face Adams and the Calgary Stampeders (0-2) at Kelowna, B.C., with both teams still looking ...
Jun 24, 2026
Paddlers Hunter, Hickey of Kamloops to represent Canada at world championships
KAMLOOPS - Harris Hunter and Damian Hickey of the Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club (KCKC) have been named to represent Canada at upcoming international events. Hunter, an 18-year-old kayaker, is expected...
Jun 24, 2026 Alex Erith-Ellwood and Harris Hunter. (Image Credit: Hayley Plante/lensofhp)
Olympic champions Rogers, Katzberg, De Grasse headline Commonwealth Games team
OTTAWA - Olympic champions Camryn Rogers, Andre De Grasse, Damian Warner and Ethan Katzberg are among the decorated athletes named to Canada's athletics roster for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasg...
Jun 24, 2026
