• The Canadian Press

    Federal government to announce funding to help Toronto host six 2026 World Cup games

    TORONTO — The federal government is set to announce funding to help Toronto host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and federal Sports Minister Carla Qualtrough are scheduled to provide a funding update today at Toronto's BMO Field, where the matches will be held. Neil Lumsden, Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, will also be in attendance. Toronto has estimated its part of hosting the elite international soccer competition will cost $380 million, an

  • Yahoo Sports

    How the Knicks' special chemistry helped them turn back the 76ers

    An epic series ended with yet another epic game.

  • The Canadian Press

    Nylander, Woll star as Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

    TORONTO — William Nylander could barely watch the Maple Leafs' first three playoff games as he worked his way back from injury — the nerves were almost too much. Joseph Woll didn't enter the fray from the end of the bench until Toronto was facing elimination. Better late than never, the tardy arrivals helped push their team closer to something accomplished just once in franchise history Thursday. Nylander scored twice and Woll made 22 saves as the Leafs downed the Boston Bruins 2-1 to force Game

  • The Canadian Press

    Title, relegation and European spots in the balance as Premier League heads for exciting finale

    The title race is down to two teams. The relegation tussle still involves three. And the contest for the remaining European qualification positions contains as many as five. The Premier League season is down to its last two weeks and there's still plenty at stake from top to bottom. Meanwhile, the second-tier Championship's regular season finishes on Saturday, with a second automatic promotion spot set to be secured. Here's a look at what's still to be decided: TITLE This time, Arsenal vs. Manch