Category Archives: Sports
Elks embrace rain ahead of home opener against Alouettes
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks moved back into the familiar confines of Commonwealth Stadium this week, but they still couldn't escape the rain that has been their almost constant companion since early ...
Jun 19, 2026
Former Lions star running back Millington rushes into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
HAMILTON - Former B.C. Lions running back Sean Millington is headed to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame after being named Friday to its 2026 class. Millington learned of the honour earlier this week...
Jun 19, 2026
Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Canada's resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn't just put the team in the driver's seat to advance in the tournament for the first time - it raises the prospect of even more Team Canad...
Jun 19, 2026
Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoins team, nearing a return to action, manager says
CHICAGO (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said. Bieber, the 2020 ...
Jun 19, 2026
Toronto Sceptres re-sign forward Claire Dalton to two-year PWHL contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres re-signed forward Claire Dalton to a two-year Professional Women's Hockey League contract on Friday. Dalton joined the Sceptres last year after spending her first two se...
Jun 19, 2026
Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi. United States coach Ma...
Jun 19, 2026
Driver arrested in Vancouver after police chase and crash near World Cup fans
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they arrested a prohibited driver who crashed his car while trying to flee officers, in an incident that unfolded close to World Cup fans in the downtown core on Thurs...
Jun 19, 2026
Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg at World Cup
VANCOUVER - Filling an Ismal Kon-sized hole in Canada's lineup won't be easy as the country continues its World Cup quest. The central midfielder underwent successful surgery Thursday night after the ...
Jun 19, 2026
Charge re-sign Kamloops goaltender Woodland ahead of 2026-27 PWHL season
KAMLOOPS - The first Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) player from Kamloops has signed an extension with her club. The Ottawa Charge announced they've re-signed goaltender Kendra Woodland to a...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Brennen Suni/Ottawa Charge)
Elks president says CFL club still recovering from 'disaster' of name change
EDMONTON - As the Edmonton Elks prepare for their home opener Saturday, team president Chris Morris says the fallout from the club's 2021 name change remains one of the biggest obstacles in rebuilding...
Jun 19, 2026
