Category Archives: Sports
World Cup fans in Vancouver painting the town red after Canada gorges on goals
VANCOUVER - First came the feast, as Canada's World Cup team gorged on goals against Qatar in BC Place Stadium. Then came the party. Fans at the arena in Vancouver and at watch parties across the coun...
Jun 18, 2026
Luis Díaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Colombia arrived at the World Cup with dreams of redemption after missing out on Qatar in 2022. Although it was tense at times, the Cafeteros got off to a strong start. Luis Daz had...
Jun 17, 2026
'It didn't help': World Cup participants talk hydration breaks
TORONTO - Glenn Nyberg put the referee's whistle to his lips and halted play. Ghana and Panama were going toe-to-toe in a rambunctious opening game to kick off the countries' World Cup adventure. Arou...
Jun 17, 2026
After placing scheduled starter Scherzer on injured list, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0
BOSTON (AP) - Andrs Gimnez had two hits, an RBI and three steals, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in two runs and Toronto beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after the Blue Jays placed schedule...
Jun 17, 2026
Black Starry Night: Ghana scores in injury time for 1-0 win over Panama at World Cup
TORONTO - A plodding, choppy affair between Ghana and Panama at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday was salvaged with some late-game drama at a wet Toronto Stadium. Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 95th minut...
Jun 17, 2026
Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea's World Cup training camp
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone that flew near the South Korean national soccer team's training camp ahead of its World Cup match against Mexico...
Jun 17, 2026
Caleb Yirenki's late goal gives Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in the World Cup
TORONTO (AP) - Caleb Yirenkyi tapped in a cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, and Ghana beat Panama 1-0 on Wednesday night in the teams' World Cup opener...
Jun 17, 2026
Alphonso Davies available for Canada vs. Qatar World Cup match: coach
VANCOUVER - Head coach Jesse Marsch wasn't revealing which players will be in his starting lineup when Canada continues its FIFA World Cup quest Thursday. He did say, though, that captain Alphonso Dav...
Jun 17, 2026
Harry Kane ties England's record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesda...
Jun 17, 2026
Free fan fest, watch parties headline Touchdown Kelowna Festival
Football fans and families will have nine days of free activities, concerts and watch parties to enjoy when the Touchdown Kelowna Festival takes over Waterfront Park later this month.The city says Tou...
Jun 17, 2026 BC Lions fans participating at Touchdown Pacific in Victoria, a fan experience similar to the Fan Fest coming to Waterfront Park. (Image Credit: BC Lions)
