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Canada looking to defend world junior football crown in Edmonton

Canada looking to defend world junior football crown in Edmonton

Warren Craney has plenty riding on the 2024 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world junior championship. The global event begins Thursday in Edmonton following a six-year absence.
Canadian Soccer Business, Mediapro settle lawsuit, agree to part ways at end of year

Canadian Soccer Business, Mediapro settle lawsuit, agree to part ways at end of year

TORONTO — Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro have settled their legal differences with an agreement that will see the two parties go their separate ways at the end of the year.
Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal starting lineup, set to be first to play at 6 European Championships

Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal starting lineup, set to be first to play at 6 European Championships

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is set to become the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments after being named in Portugal’s starting lineup for its opening game against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Canada edges Japan 3-2 in men's Volleyball Nations League action

Canada edges Japan 3-2 in men's Volleyball Nations League action

MANILA — Canada's men's volleyball team continued its Olympic preparation with a 3-2 win over Japan on Tuesday to open Week 3 of the Volleyball Nations League preliminary round.
Canada's Natalie Spooner voted IIHF's top female hockey player of 2024

Canada's Natalie Spooner voted IIHF's top female hockey player of 2024

Canadian forward Natalie Spooner has been named the International Ice Hockey Federation's Female Player of the Year for 2024.
Hurricanes take interim tag off Tulsky as general manager after Waddell's departure

Hurricanes take interim tag off Tulsky as general manager after Waddell's departure

The Carolina Hurricanes are sticking with Eric Tulsky as their general manager.
Canadian men prepare for Argentina and Copa opener with one eye on 2026 World Cup

Canadian men prepare for Argentina and Copa opener with one eye on 2026 World Cup

Canada steps onto the world soccer stage again Thursday with new leadership and a new plan.
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms around Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla. The journey was complete.
Red Sox slug four solo homers in 7-3 win over Blue Jays in series opener

Red Sox slug four solo homers in 7-3 win over Blue Jays in series opener

TORONTO — A couple of Canadians helped the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre.
Columbus Blue Jackets fire coach Pascal Vincent after one terrible, injury plagued season

Columbus Blue Jackets fire coach Pascal Vincent after one terrible, injury plagued season

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday fired coach Pascal Vincent after one season in which they were one of the NHL's worst teams.