<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[General Sport Canada - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest General Sport Canada news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[NBA bans pair of fans for life after one attempted on-court selfie with Wembanyama during Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nba-bans-pair-of-fans-for-life-after-one-attempted-on-court-selfie-with-wembanyama-during-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nba-bans-pair-of-fans-for-life-after-one-attempted-on-court-selfie-with-wembanyama-during-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The CFL kicks off a new season — and a new era]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 regular season gets underway, CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the changes that second-year commissioner Stewart Johnston has brought to the CFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-cfl-kicks-off-a-new-season-and-a-new-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-cfl-kicks-off-a-new-season-and-a-new-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxime Cr&eacute;peau named Canada's starting goalkeeper for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maxime Crepeau will be Canada's starting goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup. Canada coach Jesse Marsch announced the decision at a press conference Thursday, handing Crepeau the No. 1 job after a months-long battle with Dayne St. Clair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maxime-creacutepeau-named-canadas-starting-goalkeeper-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maxime-creacutepeau-named-canadas-starting-goalkeeper-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA no longer letting fans bring refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[While ticket prices are sky-high and matches are scheduled in the heat of summer, FIFA says it decided to prohibit fans from bringing their own water bottles into stadiums &ldquo;to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-no-longer-letting-fans-bring-refillable-water-bottles-into-world-cup-stadiums/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-no-longer-letting-fans-bring-refillable-water-bottles-into-world-cup-stadiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada men’s rugby coach Stephen Meehan signs extension with both challenge and opportunity in mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephan Meehan, who has coached Canada&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s rugby team since last year, signed an extension that carries him through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Rugby Canada announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-mens-rugby-coach-stephen-meehan-signs-extension-with-both-challenge-and-opportunity-in-mind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-mens-rugby-coach-stephen-meehan-signs-extension-with-both-challenge-and-opportunity-in-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams to partner with Canada's Victoria Mboko in return to pro tennis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament, the WTA Tour announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-to-partner-with-canadas-victoria-mboko-in-return-to-pro-tennis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-to-partner-with-canadas-victoria-mboko-in-return-to-pro-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No handshake or no photo as Russia's Andreeva beats Ukrainian Kostyuk to reach French Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-handshake-or-no-photo-as-russias-andreeva-beats-ukrainian-kostyuk-to-reach-french-open-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-handshake-or-no-photo-as-russias-andreeva-beats-ukrainian-kostyuk-to-reach-french-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No handshake and no photo as Russia's Andreeva beats Ukrainian Kostyuk to reach French Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-handshake-and-no-photo-as-russias-andreeva-beats-ukrainian-kostyuk-to-reach-french-open-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-handshake-and-no-photo-as-russias-andreeva-beats-ukrainian-kostyuk-to-reach-french-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Dabrowski comes up short in French Open mixed doubles final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Evan King of the U.S. lost their final match at the French Open on Thursday in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-comes-up-short-in-french-open-mixed-doubles-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-comes-up-short-in-french-open-mixed-doubles-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics help Knicks top Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson won the NBA's clutch player award in 2025, and in case anyone forgot why, he provided a series of reminders in a scintillating final 7 and a half minutes that helped the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jalen-brunsons-late-game-heroics-help-knicks-top-spurs-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jalen-brunsons-late-game-heroics-help-knicks-top-spurs-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 year after acquittal in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Carter Hart could win Stanley Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Vegas Golden Knights advance in the Stanley Cup Final, at the centre of their championship run is Canadian goaltender Carter Hart &mdash; whose journey has been highly successful on ice and deeply controversial off it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/1-year-after-acquittal-in-hockey-canada-sexual-assault-trial-carter-hart-could-win-stanley-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/1-year-after-acquittal-in-hockey-canada-sexual-assault-trial-carter-hart-could-win-stanley-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Wemby vs. Knicks Finals is exactly what the NBA needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews an exciting NBA Finals matchup between Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs and the championship-hungry New York Knicks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/this-wemby-vs-knicks-finals-is-exactly-what-the-nba-needs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/this-wemby-vs-knicks-finals-is-exactly-what-the-nba-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammer thrower Camryn Rogers, runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford earn repeat wins at Paavo Nurmi Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hammer thrower Camryn Rogers and middle-distance runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford found themselves in familiar territory Wednesday in Finland, repeating as champions for Canada at the 69th Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hammer-thrower-camryn-rogers-runner-gabriela-debues-stafford-earn-repeat-wins-at-paavo-nurmi-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hammer-thrower-camryn-rogers-runner-gabriela-debues-stafford-earn-repeat-wins-at-paavo-nurmi-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renata Fast re-signs with Toronto Sceptres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Sceptres defender Renata Fast will be staying in Toronto. The alternate captain signed a three-year deal to stay with the Sceptres through the 2028-29 season, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/renata-fast-re-signs-with-toronto-sceptres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/renata-fast-re-signs-with-toronto-sceptres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilary Knight, Daryl Watts among high-profile PWHL players available in expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[PWHL teams could each protect three players from signing with expansion teams. New teams in Hamilton, Detroit, Las Vegas and San Jose will debut next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hilary-knight-daryl-watts-among-high-profile-pwhl-players-available-in-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hilary-knight-daryl-watts-among-high-profile-pwhl-players-available-in-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada captain Alphonso Davies trains individually as World Cup preparations continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada captain Alphonso Davies trained on his own Wednesday as the men's national team continued preparations for the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-trains-individually-as-world-cup-preparations-continue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-trains-individually-as-world-cup-preparations-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Anything is possible': Alphonso Davies refuses to rule himself out of Canada's World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada captain Alphonso Davies trained on his own Wednesday as the men's national team continued preparations for the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/anything-is-possible-alphonso-davies-refuses-to-rule-himself-out-of-canadas-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/anything-is-possible-alphonso-davies-refuses-to-rule-himself-out-of-canadas-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U Sports to introduce women's flag football as a pilot sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian university sport will introduce women's flag football as a pilot sport. U Sports and Football Canada will collaborate on flag<br />
football's introduction and execution for the 2027-28 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/u-sports-to-introduce-womens-flag-football-as-a-pilot-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/u-sports-to-introduce-womens-flag-football-as-a-pilot-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-ranked Sabalenka bounced from French Open in quarterfinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka wasted a lead of a set and two breaks to lose 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/top-ranked-sabalenka-bounced-from-french-open-in-quarterfinals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/top-ranked-sabalenka-bounced-from-french-open-in-quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm destroyed today': Canada&rsquo;s Felix Auger-Aliassime upset by Cobolli in French Open quarterfinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Felix Auger-Aliassime&rsquo;s run at the French Open ended on Wednesday in Paris after dropping a 6-4, 4-6, 4-6, 4-6 quarterfinal match to Italian Flavio Cobolli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/im-destroyed-today-canadarsquos-felix-auger-aliassime-upset-by-cobolli-in-french-open-quarterfinal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/im-destroyed-today-canadarsquos-felix-auger-aliassime-upset-by-cobolli-in-french-open-quarterfinal/</guid></item></channel></rss>