Mexico beats South Korea, becomes first to reach World Cup knockout stage

Canada player ratings: Historic hat trick for David, heartbreak for Kone

On a day when Canada had to win to keep its FIFA World Cup goals within reach, it responded with a 6-0 demolition of Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver.…

Benintendi’s pinch-hit grand slam helps White Sox beat Yankees

NEW YORK — Andrew Benintendi launched a pinch-hit grand slam off Camilo Doval in the eighth inning Thursday night and the Chicago White Sox ended a nine-game losing streak at…

Wolves beat Marlies in OT to stay alive in Calder Cup Finals

The Toronto Marlies are still one win away from the Calder Cup. The AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Chicago Wolves on Thursday night, losing 4-3…

Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead U.S. Open

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The USGA set up a different golf course at Shinnecock Hills to keep it playable in strong wind. And when the wind subsided late Thursday afternoon, Wyndham…

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. exits with right knee discomfort

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals’ game with the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night with right knee discomfort after making a sliding…

Angels place Mike Trout on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

Mike Trout’s resurgent season has hit a bump in the road. The Los Angeles Angels placed their star centre-fielder on the injured list with a hamstring strain on Thursday. Infielder…

‘Goosebumps’: Fans react to Canada’s first World Cup win

It was a dream match for Canada on Thursday. Facing Qatar in a game with massive implications, the Canadians were on the attack right from the opening whistle and didn’t…

Canada dominates Qatar for first-ever World Cup win

It was another historic day for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Canadians beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver on Thursday to pick up the first win at a…

Canada’s Ismael Kone stretchered off vs. Qatar with leg injury

Ismael Kone’s World Cup is likely over. The Canadian midfielder was forced to exit on a stretcher against Qatar on Thursday with what appeared to be a broken leg following…

Report: Senators officially cut ties with Alex Formenton

The Ottawa Senators officially cut ties last month with Alex Formenton, according to a report Thursday by Postmedia. Formenton was one of five players accused of a 2018 sexual assault…

Lionel Messi’s family pleads for ‘humanity’ as father undergoes treatment

DALLAS — Lionel Messi’s father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and his family asked the media for “humanity” on Thursday amid rumours about Jorge Messi’s health while…