• The Canadian Press

    Canada gets another chance at world para hockey title at home

    CALGARY — Canada's para hockey team gets another swing at winning a world championship on home ice. Canada hosted the world para hockey championship for the first time in 2023 in Moose Jaw, Sask., where the home team took the silver medal behind the United States. The 2024 edition at Calgary's WinSport Arena, where the Canadians open against Japan on Saturday, provides more familiar territory. "There's just so much gratitude to have the opportunity to play on home ice at a world championship bac

  • The Canadian Press

    Klopp says he has 'no problem' with Salah after touchline spat

    LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted Friday his spat with Mohamed Salah has been “completely resolved," saying his long history with the star forward ensured there was no lasting damage to their relationship. Klopp and Salah were involved in a touchline confrontation during the 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday. When Salah was asked after the game to comment on the incident, the Egypt international was heard saying: “There’s going to be a fire today if I speak.” Nearl

  • The Canadian Press

    Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

    The Toronto Maple Leafs survived to see another day on Thursday night, while the Vancouver Canucks look to avoid allowing Nashville to do the same on Friday. Here are five things to know entering Friday’s post-season action: LEAFS SURVIVE The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to survive to see a Game 7 on Thursday night. Star winger William Nylander scored both goals in a 2-1 home victory over the Bruins to push the best-of-seven first-round series to a Game 7 on Saturday in Boston. However, the quest

  • 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