Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead US Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) - Whatever dread Wyndham Clark felt when he saw the tee times and the forecast for the U.S. Open gave way to hope Thursday, and he still hadn't even arrived at Shinnecock Hills....
Jun 18, 2026
Koné injury gives Canada extra motivation at FIFA World Cup: teammates
VANCOUVER - Jesse Marsch had heard the sickening crack before. The moment he saw Ismal Kon crumple to the turf on Thursday night, Canada's head coach knew exactly what injury his midfielder had sustai...
Jun 18, 2026
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday. It marks a ma...
Jun 18, 2026
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday. It marks a ma...
Jun 18, 2026
Camryn Rogers wins fifth straight women's hammer throw national title
OTTAWA - Camryn Rogers won her fifth straight national title with a victory in the women's hammer throw at the Canadian track and field championships on Thursday. The Richmond, B.C., native threw 76.1...
Jun 18, 2026
Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown
ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England (AP) - Labour's Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, won a special election for a seat in Parliament and signaled Friday that he will use it to challeng...
Jun 18, 2026
Viktor Neuchev nets OT winner as Wolves avoid sweep at hands of Marlies in Calder Cup
TORONTO - Viktor Neuchev scored the winner 3:18 into overtime as the Chicago Wolves stopped the Toronto Marlies from completing a sweep in the Calder Cup finals with a 4-3 victory on Thursday. Neuchev...
Jun 18, 2026
A look at the Canadian soccer team's greatest moments after historic World Cup win
After seven games without a victory, the Canadian men's soccer team has finally won a match at the World Cup. Jonathan David scored a hat trick as Canada thumped Qatar 6-0 at Vancouver's BC Place Stad...
Jun 18, 2026
B.C. approves block-caving for Red Chris Mine, site where three workers were trapped
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has approved an amended environment assessment certificate for block-caving at the Red Chris Mine, the same site where three workers were trapped last July. ...
Jun 18, 2026
Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar on Thurs...
Jun 18, 2026