Mbappé scores twice to lead France over Iraq and into knockout stage

Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants a transfer

One of the summer’s biggest potential transfers has made his intentions known. Speaking after Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday, Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez told assembled media he…

Senators commit to keep pushing forward after Tkachuk trade

OTTAWA — Leadership is about galvanizing a group of people in tough times to overcome collective obstacles. We are unsure if, as the kids say, Brady Tkachuk “quiet quit” on…

Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull announces pregnancy

The Toronto Sceptres family is growing. The PWHL star, Blayre Turnbull, announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post on Monday. She also shared that the due date is in December.…

World Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq and sent thousands of fans seeking shelter. It was the…

Why signing with Maple Leafs was ‘no brainer’ for Darren Raddysh

TORONTO — The day after Father’s Day, the newest Toronto Maple Leaf was still thinking about Dad. Dwayne Raddysh passed away in March after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. But he…

Canada not allowing injury trouble to derail momentum

VANCOUVER – When he appeared for the start of Canada’s practice Monday at the World Cup, Stephen Eustaquio was wearing a training belt to monitor fitness. Had he emerged in…

How signing Murphy and Dickinson sets up Oilers to bounce back

Edmonton got ventilated for goals in the Round 1 loss to Anaheim. Their top guys, their bottom guys, their penalty kill, their goalies… Everybody needs to take a look at…

Brady Tkachuk to wear new number with Panthers

Not only did this weekend see the former Ottawa Senators captain traded away from the only NHL team he has known to the Florida Panthers, but when the puck drops…

Ball aiding record pace amid scoring surge at World Cup

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25 per cent…

How Voyageurs fan group is energizing Canada’s World Cup run

When Rob Notenboom first got involved with Canadian soccer supporters group the Voyageurs around 2005, he had no idea what it would grow into.  Now the president of the organization,…

Golden Knights owner Bill Foley launches bid to bring NBA team to Las Vegas

Bill Foley is looking to expand his sports empire in Las Vegas. Foley, the founder and majority owner of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, announced on Monday that he’s launched…