National Sports

Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.

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Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews misses must-win Game 5 against Bruins

BOSTON — Auston Matthews was forced to watch with the Maple Leafs' season on the line.

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Don Callis reluctantly returns to Winnipeg with All Elite Wrestling

Don Callis is considered one of the four greatest professional wrestlers to ever come out of Winnipeg, much to his chagrin.

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Oilers look to get back on the attack with chance to eliminate Kings in Game 5

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have made the case they can rely on their defending to win games. That doesn’t mean it’s their preferred way of getting the job done.

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Brewers call up Canadian infielder Tyler Black before game against Rays

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers called up Canadian prospect Tyler Black before their game Tuesday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

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Semi-pro TSS Rovers savour return to Canadian Championship and Pacific FC rematch

TSS Rovers FC had a season of ups and downs in 2023. Based in Richmond, B.C.

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Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal

MUNICH (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday.

Apr 30, 2024 2:57 PM Read more >

McKenna has six points, Martone has five as Canada thumps Kazakhstan at U18 worlds

VANTAA, Finland — Gavin McKenna had two goals and four assists, team captain Porter Martone had a goal and four assists and Canada ended group-stage play with an 11-3 rout of Kazakhstan on Tuesday at the world men's under-18 hockey championship.

Apr 30, 2024 2:28 PM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks stay quiet on starting goalie for pivotal Game 5

VANCOUVER — Head coach Rick Tocchet isn't revealing who'll start in net for the Vancouver Canucks when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday.

Apr 30, 2024 1:56 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets shake up lineup for must-win game against Colorado Avalanche

WINNIPEG — Going into his first career NHL playoff game on Tuesday, Cole Perfetti knew that he wouldn't have any family in the stands cheering him on, but he was certain they'd be there in spirit. The Whitby, Ont.

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