Category Archives: Sports
Infantino’s World Cup investment plan fallout reshapes the March FIFA vote
GENEVA (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino already is in globe-trotting campaign mode more than five months ahead of the vote when 211 member federations decide who will lead the world soccer body ...
Oct 6, 2026
Record-setting Philpot tops CFL's weekly stars; Lawler, Adams also honoured
TORONTO - Montreal receiver Tyson Philpot, Hamilton receiver Kenny Lawler and Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. have been named the CFL's top players for Week 18. Philpot caught 11 passes for 207 y...
Oct 6, 2026
B.C. Lions release Canadian defensive back Josh Hagerty following suspension
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions released Canadian defensive back Josh Hagerty on Tuesday. The move comes after Hagerty, 28, of Regina, was suspended for two games by the CFL on Sept. 17 for striking Canadi...
Oct 6, 2026
South Kamloops grad Olynyk to play in Italy after 13 NBA seasons
ROME - Kelly Olynyk is taking his talents to Italy.The 35-year-old South Kamloops Secondary graduate has signed with BC Roma in the Lega Basket Serie A, the highest level of competition in Italy. The ...
Oct 6, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Roma / Contributed)
Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov out 2-4 weeks with lower-body injury
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens will carry on without one of their top forwards for the next two to four weeks. The Canadiens announced Tuesday that Ivan Demidov is out with a lower-body injury afte...
Oct 6, 2026
Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation
MONACO (AP) - Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in...
Oct 6, 2026
Dancers studied horses for years to embody them in musical about Canadian thoroughbred
TORONTO - It's been more than 60 years, but Jim Betts still remembers standing in front of his television set as a teenager, beaming with pride after Northern Dancer won the prestigious Kentucky Derby...
Oct 6, 2026
Small-ball Rays beat the sloppy Yankees 5-2 for a 2-0 lead in AL Division Series
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in a four-run fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of New York's sloppy defense, beating Cam Schlittler and the Yankees 5...
Oct 5, 2026
NHL roundup: Jake Oettinger posts shutout as Stars squash Sharks 5-0
DALLAS (AP) - Jake Oettinger stopped 14 shots and earned his 17th career shutout as the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Monday for their first victory of the NHL season. The Sharks were w...
Oct 5, 2026
Perfetti lifts Jets to 3-2 road win over Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Alex Iafallo had a goal and an assist, Clay Stevenson made 30 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night. Pittsburgh's Declan Carlile scored 8:53 i...
Oct 5, 2026
