Category Archives: Sports
World Cup tourists find Toronto is more than a match day attraction
TORONTO - Halfway through Toronto's World Cup hosting journey, visitors from around the world say the city has offered them much more than soccer. Lovro Mihalec, who travelled to Canada from Croatia f...
Jun 23, 2026
NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons
Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period t...
Jun 23, 2026
US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. The t...
Jun 23, 2026
Mitchell, Rankin, Mital named top performers for Week 3 of the CFL season
TORONTO - Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, Edmonton running back Justin Rankin and Toronto receiver Kevin Mital have been named the top performers for Week 3 of the CFL season. Mitchell complete...
Jun 23, 2026
Blue Jays activate righty Bieber from IL, confirm he will start against Astros
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays activated right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber from the injured list and confirmed he will start in Tuesday afternoon's game against the visiting Houston Astros. The 2020 ...
Jun 23, 2026
Rugby Canada announces men's player pool for Edmonton, Winnipeg matches
LANGFORD - Rugby Canada has announced a 32-player pool for upcoming men's matches, including three at home, in the World Rugby Nations Cup. Canada faces Spain on July 4 and Portugal on July 11 at Clar...
Jun 23, 2026
Organizers of Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games looking for specialized volunteers
KAMLOOPS - Organizers of the 2026 55+ BC Games are looking for a number of specialized volunteers to step up and join the team, with the games exactly 11 weeks away.The games are set to run Sept. 8 to...
Jun 23, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Games Host Society)
'It's a little deeper': Ruck twins hoping to stay together after NHL draft
Bryce Pickford finally figured out a hack. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman and Montreal Canadiens prospect was having a tough time telling Liam and Markus Ruck - twin linemates - apart off the ice....
Jun 23, 2026
Victoire sign two-time Olympian Emma Maltais to two-year contract
MONTREAL - The Montral Victoire have signed forward Emma Maltais to a two-year contract, the reigning Professional Women's Hockey League champions announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old two-time Olympian ...
Jun 23, 2026
Timeline: Key moments in Mike Babcock's path to the Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - Mike Babcock's coaching career has included a Stanley Cup title, two Olympic gold medals, high-profile NHL jobs and scrutiny over his treatment of players. Here is a timeline of key moments...
Jun 23, 2026
