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World Cup arrives in Vancouver with Australia-Turkey opener at BC Place
VANCOUVER - The FIFA World Cup arrives in Vancouver tonight when Australia faces Turkey in the first tournament game at BC Place. The match will also serve as the first World Cup test of BC Place's newly installed natural grass surface, a temporary pit...
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Jays get a huge lift from Okamoto's monster shot, Kirk's return to action
TORONTO - On any other night, the monster home run from Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto hit into the fifth deck in the first inning would have dominated the post-game chatter. But Okamoto's 423-foot blast, the first since Josh Donaldson slam...
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Balogun scores twice, U.S. opens World Cup with 4-1 win over Paraguay
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night...
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Lettieri leads Marlies to 4-2 win over Wolves in Calder Cup opener
NORTH CHICAGO - Vinni Lettieri's goal at 11:32 of the third period snapped a 2-2 deadlock and lifted the visiting Toronto Marlies to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Wolves in the opening game of the Calder Cup final on Friday at Allstate Arena. Ben Danford ...
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Citron hits winning jumper at the buzzer as Mystics trip Tempo 86-85
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sonia Citron scored 17 points and made the winning jumper as time expired, rookie Lauren Betts scored a season-high 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting, and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 86-85 on Friday night. Betts, the No. ...
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Kirk shines in return as Jays overpower Yankees 8-5
TORONTO - Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer clubbed early two-run homers, and catcher Alejandro Kirk made a triumphant return with three hits and two RBIs in the Toronto Blue Jays' 8-5 series-opening win against the New York Yankees on Friday. With th...
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Awe's clutch block leads Alouettes past Argonauts 37-30 in home opener
MONTREAL - Davis Alexander was carving up the Toronto defence and Tyson Philpot was making highlight-reel catches. Yet the play that swung Friday night's contest came on special teams. Micah Awe's blocked punt resulted in a crucial touchdown late in a ...
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Fans from Germany charged with assaulting officers at Toronto Stadium: police
TORONTO - Two men from Germany have been arrested after police officers were assaulted at Toronto Stadium ahead of a World Cup match between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Police say they responded to an altercation in the stands on Friday afternoon. T...
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'They can shut up': Cyle Larin silences doubters in Canada's World Cup opener
TORONTO - Cyle Larin took a quick pass, steadied himself and lashed his right boot at the ball. The veteran, much-maligned striker was disappointed not to start Canada's World Cup opener in his backyard. After thumping the country's first-ever goal at ...
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Locals Anderson, Pendrith low Canadians after two rounds at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON - Fourteen hours made all the difference in the world for Matthew Anderson. When the 26-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., teed off at 9:12 a.m. on Friday in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open there was an expectant gallery waiting for him...
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Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener
TORONTO (AP) - Canada earned its first World Cup point in seven matches on soccer's biggest stage, and coach Jesse Marsch noted the sea of red-clad, maple leaf-waving fans who continuously belted out chants of "Go Ca-na-da!" helped get it. ...
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Away from Toronto Stadium, fans celebrate Canada's 'historic' World Cup game
At watch parties on opposite sides of Toronto, soccer fans cheered in turn for Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada as the two teams kicking off the World Cup on Canadian soil ended the game with a 1-1 tie. Deena Subramani, a fan who watched the game at the...
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Defending Grey Cup champion Riders host Rourke, Lions, in opener for both teams
REGINA - The B.C. Lions are going from a bye week to a big test early in the CFL season, and that is fine with star quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Lions will visit the defending Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders after both teams had the openin...
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Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) - Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape. FIFA said Friday in a statement that the 32-year-...
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Blue Jays activate star catcher Alejandro Kirk before series with Yankees
NEW YORK - The Blue Jays have activated star catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day injured list and made him available for Friday's opener of Toronto's three-game series against the Yankees in New York. Kirk had been out since April 3 with a fractured...
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FIFA lawyers demand Toronto pot shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
TORONTO - A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a red card from the tournament's organizer. Cosmic Charlies co-owner Sean Kady said a law firm representing FIFA sent a letter Friday to both of his store...
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Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Jack Thompson to one-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have added to their blue line depth, signing defenceman Jack Thomson to a new contract. General manager Ryan Johnson announced the news on Friday, saying the 24-year-old from Courtice, Ont., has agreed to a one-year, t...
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World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away, but fans at the PNE Amphitheatre brought energy to spare on Friday as they watched Canada's debut match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto. And the packed amphitheatre, ...
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PGA Tour debutant Ben James takes one-shot lead at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON - Ben James certainly knows how to make a splash. The 23-year-old American had an eagle on his first hole and didn't slow down in a bogey-free 7-under round on Friday to put him a shot ahead of the field at 10 under overall at the RBC Canadian ...
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Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official
WASHINGTON - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading the charge in the Trump administration on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which has seen its opening delayed at the request of the United States, a White House official said Fri...
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Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on White House's South Lawn this weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge refused on Friday to stop the White House from staging a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary - on President Donald Trump's 80th birthda...
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Warrior Spirit Martial Arts fighters and coach gearing up for Muay Thai World Festival
The WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival is fast approaching, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and a local gym has multiple connections to Team Canada. Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy has five fighters at the international competition, and gym owner Stuart Fontaine will coach for Team Canada. ...
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Top seed Auger-Aliassime upset by Majchrzak in Libema Open quarterfinals
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Top-seeded Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime was upset 6-4, 6-3 by Poland's Kamil Majchrzak on Friday in quarterfinal action at the Libema Open. Majchrzak did not face break point in the match, while breaking Auger-Aliassime twice in th...
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Historic World Cup match at Toronto Stadium 'the best moment' for soccer fans
TORONTO - The historic first FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil saw thousands of excited soccer fans fill Toronto Stadium on Friday as Canada came away with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Bosnians got their goal in the 21st minute on Jov...
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BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumption
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro says the province's spring power demand is expected to hit historic highs due to both the arrival of warm weather and consumption linked to the FIFA World Cup. The province's electric utility says in a statement that British Columb...
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Canadian tennis star Mboko to miss Wimbledon with injured MCL in left knee
Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko says she will miss the rest of the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, with a knee injury. Mboko posted on Instagram on Friday that she injured the medial collateral ligament in her left knee when she slipped an...
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The Latest on Canada's opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:35 p.m. American country music duo Dan and Shay sang the U.S. national anthem, fans and viewers were treated to all the red, white and blue they could desire, and the U.S. ...
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Canada earns first-ever World Cup point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
TORONTO - In many ways, a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina felt like a victory for Canada on a historic day for the host side at the FIFA World Cup on Friday. An upset loss was a real possibility for the Canadians as they couldn't convert despite m...
Jun 12, 2026
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