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Canada’s Wickens to drive feature race at home 7 years after crash left him paralyzed
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Robert Wickens’ promising racing career seemed as if it was cut…
Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo loses no-hit bid in 8th inning at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo lost his no-hit bid against the…
Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, euthanized
TORONTO (AP) — Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, was euthanized Thursday. Patches…
Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, is euthanized after injury
TORONTO — Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, was euthanized Thursday. Patches O’Houlihan,…
New Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan looks to play a more expansive game
It looks like change and opportunity will be the buzzwords in coach Stephen Meehan’s debut…
Canada’s Sarah Mitton wins bronze at Diamond League stop in Monaco
MONACO — Canada’s Sarah Mitton placed third in the women’s shot put at the Diamond…
Canada women win again but face tougher task in downing Springboks in rugby test
GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA — After thumping South Africa 50-20 last week in Pretoria, a revamped…
Late penalty rescues Atlanta United in 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in MLS play
TORONTO — An errant boot cost Toronto FC two precious points Saturday. Toronto (4-11-6) seemed…
Truro City FC rising up the English soccer ladder with Canadian helping hand
Eric Perez brought pro rugby league to Canada in the form of the Toronto Wolfpack.…
The sky’s the limit when it comes to hospitality packages for 2026 World Cup
TORONTO — Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now available for Canadians, although only…
Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent
Sportsnet failed to clearly communicate with fans ahead of a significant price hike to its…
Jays slugger to start at first base, bat fifth for American League at all-star game
ATLANTA — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will start at first base and…
FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10
TORONTO — Soccer fans looking to take in the 2026 World Cup will be able…
Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly to miss another start for the Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO — Chad Kelly’s season debut with the Toronto Argonauts will have to wait another…
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke,…
How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar
GENEVA (AP) — Soccer had a fierce reckoning with heat at the recently concluded FIFA…
2026 World Cup’s contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear
TORONTO (AP) — The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United…
Hamilton Labour Council wants NHL to apologize for suspending players 100 years ago
The Hamilton and District Labour Council is hoping to right a century-old grievance between the…
Syla Swords powers Canada past South Korea into U19 FIBA World Cup quarters
BRNO — Syla Swords scored 15 points to lead Canada past South Korea 70-58 Wednesday…
Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women’s Open in 2026
EDMONTON — The CPKC Women’s Open is returning to Edmonton next year. Royal Mayfair Golf…
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles win top honors at ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles…
‘Horrendous’ air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces
TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…