<?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/1000/" /><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>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:42:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks in Round of 32 shocker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves and Paraguay upset Germany 4-3 on penalties after finishing regulation 1-1 on Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far to advance to the round of 16 for the first time since 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/paraguay-upsets-germany-on-penalty-kicks-in-round-of-32-shocker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/paraguay-upsets-germany-on-penalty-kicks-in-round-of-32-shocker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL's Detroit Lions on Monday released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegations he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men who prosecutors believe he wrongly suspected of having stolen luxury goods and $100,000 US in cash from him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lions-release-cornerback-terrion-arnold-who-is-charged-over-kidnappings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lions-release-cornerback-terrion-arnold-who-is-charged-over-kidnappings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarterback Sara Parker looking to add Olympian to impressive flag football resume]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as something to do with friends has blossomed into an Olympic dream for Sara Parker. Parker first picked up a football at age 13 when she decided to try out for her school's flag team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/quarterback-sara-parker-looking-to-add-olympian-to-impressive-flag-football-resume/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/quarterback-sara-parker-looking-to-add-olympian-to-impressive-flag-football-resume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For players and fans, Canada's World Cup win on Sunday was worth the decades-long wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[For long-suffering Canadian soccer fans, the scene after Sunday's win over South Africa was surreal, as though they were watching another country&rsquo;s celebrations. Instead, Stephen Eust&aacute;quio&rsquo;s winner made our own history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/for-players-and-fans-canadas-world-cup-win-on-sunday-was-worth-the-decades-long-wait/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/for-players-and-fans-canadas-world-cup-win-on-sunday-was-worth-the-decades-long-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil ekes out win over Japan late in injury time, overcoming first-half deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post in the &zwnj;fifth minute of added time as Brazil survived a scare to defeat &#8203;Japan 2-1 in their &#8203;World Cup last-32 clash in Houston on Monday in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brazil-ekes-out-win-over-japan-late-in-injury-time-overcoming-first-half-deficit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brazil-ekes-out-win-over-japan-late-in-injury-time-overcoming-first-half-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’ve got to fill this stadium’: Canada Basketball GM urges fans to attend FIBA qualifiers in Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen of Canada&rsquo;s top basketball stars have congregated on home soil to compete in the FIBA men&rsquo;s basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers this coming weekend. With hundreds of tickets still available ahead of the two games, Canada Basketball General Manager Rowan Barrett is encouraging fans to show up for their country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/weve-got-to-fill-this-stadium-canada-basketball-gm-urges-fans-to-attend-fiba-qualifiers-in-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/weve-got-to-fill-this-stadium-canada-basketball-gm-urges-fans-to-attend-fiba-qualifiers-in-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis latest to be charged in gambling scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-nba-players-malik-beasley-ed-davis-latest-to-be-charged-in-gambling-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-nba-players-malik-beasley-ed-davis-latest-to-be-charged-in-gambling-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander headlines Canada roster ahead of FIBA Americas qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time NBA MVP ShaiGilgeous-Alexander was the biggest name added to Canada's roster for the upcoming FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nba-star-gilgeous-alexander-headlines-canada-roster-ahead-of-fiba-americas-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nba-star-gilgeous-alexander-headlines-canada-roster-ahead-of-fiba-americas-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Commonwealth Games to air exclusively on CBC/Radio-Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC/Radio-Canada will serve as the exclusive Canadian broadcaster and streaming home for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-commonwealth-games-to-air-exclusively-on-cbcradio-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-commonwealth-games-to-air-exclusively-on-cbcradio-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Shapovalov retires after shoulder injury in Wimbledon first-round loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Denis Shapovalov retired from his Wimbledon first-round match Monday after injuring his left shoulder during a collision with a courtside barrier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-shapovalov-retires-after-shoulder-injury-in-wimbledon-first-round-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-shapovalov-retires-after-shoulder-injury-in-wimbledon-first-round-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Henderson ties for 3rd at Women's PGA Championship; Ryu wins her 1st major title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., and Dewi Weber tied for third at 10 under.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-henderson-ties-for-3rd-at-womens-pga-championship-ryu-wins-her-1st-major-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-henderson-ties-for-3rd-at-womens-pga-championship-ryu-wins-her-1st-major-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada men fall short in five-set loss to Brazil in Volleyball Nations League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's men lost its fourth straight game of the week in falling to sixth-ranked Brazil 3-2 (25-17, 23-25, 28-26, 22-25, 17-15) in Volleyball Nations League play on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-men-fall-short-in-five-set-loss-to-brazil-in-volleyball-nations-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-men-fall-short-in-five-set-loss-to-brazil-in-volleyball-nations-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Eust&aacute;quio plays Canada's World Cup hero as last-minute goal defeats South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Eust&aacute;quio &mdash; 29 years old, quiet, steady, unheralded &mdash; scored in the second minute of stoppage time to claim a last-gasp 1-0 win for Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stephen-eustaacutequio-plays-canadas-world-cup-hero-as-last-minute-goal-defeats-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stephen-eustaacutequio-plays-canadas-world-cup-hero-as-last-minute-goal-defeats-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Mitton wins women's shot put in Paris, Arop runs world-leading men's 800m time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton edged reigning Olympic champion Yemisi Mabry of Germany to win the women's event at the Diamond League stop in Paris on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-mitton-wins-womens-shot-put-in-paris-arop-runs-world-leading-mens-800m-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-mitton-wins-womens-shot-put-in-paris-arop-runs-world-leading-mens-800m-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Mitton wins women's shot put, Arop runs to world-leading 800m at Paris Diamond League stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton edged reigning Olympic champion Yemisi Mabry of Germany to win the women's event at the Diamond League stop in Paris on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-mitton-wins-womens-shot-put-arop-runs-to-world-leading-800m-at-paris-diamond-league-stop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-mitton-wins-womens-shot-put-arop-runs-to-world-leading-800m-at-paris-diamond-league-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Dabrowski, Brazil's Stefani win women's doubles title at Eastbourne Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil's Luisa Stefani have won another title. The duo defeated Czech pair Miriam Skoch and Jesika Maleckova 6-1, 6-4 in the women's doubles final at the WTA 250 Eastbourne Open tennis tournament on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-brazils-stefani-win-womens-doubles-title-at-eastbourne-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-brazils-stefani-win-womens-doubles-title-at-eastbourne-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 World Athletics Wanda Diamond League - Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[The star-studded Diamond League tour rolls through Paris for the latest stop on the track and field circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-world-athletics-wanda-diamond-league-paris/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-world-athletics-wanda-diamond-league-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi 1st to score in 7 straight World Cup games as defending champ Argentina beats Jordan, sweeps group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giovani Lo Celso became the first Argentina player other than Lionel Messi to score in this World Cup as the defending champions finished the group stage with a three-game sweep after a 3-1 victory over Jordan on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/messi-1st-to-score-in-7-straight-world-cup-games-as-defending-champ-argentina-beats-jordan-sweeps-group/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/messi-1st-to-score-in-7-straight-world-cup-games-as-defending-champ-argentina-beats-jordan-sweeps-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria and Austria knew that a pedestrian draw Saturday night would have sent both to the knockout round of the World Cup.<br />
They delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/austria-algeria-trade-goals-in-stoppage-time-both-advance-at-world-cup-with-stunning-3-3-draw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/austria-algeria-trade-goals-in-stoppage-time-both-advance-at-world-cup-with-stunning-3-3-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congo rallies past Uzbekistan to reach World Cup knockouts for 1st time, will face England]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 52 years, Congo's standout World Cup memory was a humiliating 9-0 rout at the hands of Yugoslavia in its only other appearance on soccer's biggest stage. Not anymore. Not after a new generation of players made history by advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time and set up a clash with England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/congo-rallies-past-uzbekistan-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts-for-1st-time-will-face-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/congo-rallies-past-uzbekistan-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts-for-1st-time-will-face-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Dabrowski and double partner Stefani capture Eastbourne Open WTA doubles title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Gab Dabrowski and Brazilian parter Luisa Stefani defeated Dutch player Isabelle Haverlag and Maia Lumsden of Scotland 6-1, 6-4 in the doubles final at the Eastbourne Open in Eastbourne, England Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-and-double-partner-stefani-capture-eastbourne-open-wta-doubles-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-and-double-partner-stefani-capture-eastbourne-open-wta-doubles-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo, Portugal to face Croatia in Toronto in World Cup knockout match after draw with Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in front of an electric crowd of supporters, the majority of whom were clad in Colombia's bright yellow jerseys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ronaldo-portugal-to-face-croatia-in-toronto-in-world-cup-knockout-match-after-draw-with-colombia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ronaldo-portugal-to-face-croatia-in-toronto-in-world-cup-knockout-match-after-draw-with-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo, Portugal to face Croatia in Toronto for World Cup knockout match after draw with Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in front of an electric crowd of supporters, the majority of whom were clad in Colombia's bright yellow jerseys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ronaldo-portugal-to-face-croatia-in-toronto-for-world-cup-knockout-match-after-draw-with-colombia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ronaldo-portugal-to-face-croatia-in-toronto-for-world-cup-knockout-match-after-draw-with-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooke Henderson 1 shot back of lead entering final round of Women's PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haeran Ryu shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Canadian Brooke Henderson after three rounds of the Women's PGA Championship. The 28-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., shot a 3-under 69 at Hazeltine in Chaska, Min.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brooke-henderson-1-shot-back-of-lead-entering-final-round-of-womens-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brooke-henderson-1-shot-back-of-lead-entering-final-round-of-womens-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As World Cup knockout stage begins, enter the psychodrama of the penalty shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so much potentially at stake from a simple strike of a soccer ball, it's understandable that the science of penalty kicks has attracted an enormous amount of research. But when it comes to the intense pressure of a World Cup shootout, is the search for the perfect penalty in vain?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/as-world-cup-knockout-stage-begins-enter-the-psychodrama-of-the-penalty-shootout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/as-world-cup-knockout-stage-begins-enter-the-psychodrama-of-the-penalty-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada falls to Australia in 3x3 Women's Series basketball final in Poitiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia captured their second title of the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2026 after outlasting Canada 20-19 in a thrilling overtime Final at the the Place du Mar&eacute;chal Leclerc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-falls-to-australia-in-3x3-womens-series-basketball-final-in-poitiers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-falls-to-australia-in-3x3-womens-series-basketball-final-in-poitiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada coach Marsch pledges aggressive start against South Africa on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s Round of 32 match against South Africa on Sunday &mdash; the first World Cup elimination game for both countries &mdash; feels destined to be decided quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-coach-marsch-pledges-aggressive-start-against-south-africa-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-coach-marsch-pledges-aggressive-start-against-south-africa-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada men fall just short against Bulgaria in Volleyball Nations League play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's men's volleyball team came up just short in a back-and-forth 3-2 (25-27, 25-22, 21-25, 25-18, 15-11) loss to Bulgaria on Saturday in Volleyball Nations League action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-men-fall-just-short-against-bulgaria-in-volleyball-nations-league-play/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-men-fall-just-short-against-bulgaria-in-volleyball-nations-league-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copper, Mercury pull past Tempo with strong fourth quarter in 89-80 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kahleah Copper scored a game-high 27 points as the Phoenix Mercury used a fourth-quarter surge to beat the Toronto Tempo 89-80 on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/copper-mercury-pull-past-tempo-with-strong-fourth-quarter-in-89-80-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/copper-mercury-pull-past-tempo-with-strong-fourth-quarter-in-89-80-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Davies ready to play World Cup game vs. South Africa: coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Jesse Marsch says Canada captain Alphonso Davies is ready to play in the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-davies-ready-to-play-world-cup-game-vs-south-africa-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-davies-ready-to-play-world-cup-game-vs-south-africa-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays select Sean Keys to Major League roster, recall Yohendrick Pinango]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have selected infielder Sean Keys to the Major League roster as one of a series of moves on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-select-sean-keys-to-major-league-roster-recall-yohendrick-pinango/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-select-sean-keys-to-major-league-roster-recall-yohendrick-pinango/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs trade defenceman Brandon Carlo to Blues for pair of 3rd-round picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenceman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of third-round picks at the 2026 NHL draft on Saturday in Buffalo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-trade-defenceman-brandon-carlo-to-blues-for-pair-of-3rd-round-picks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-trade-defenceman-brandon-carlo-to-blues-for-pair-of-3rd-round-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka retires in second set of Bad Homburg final with foot injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon preparations received a setback when she retired at the start of the second set in Saturday's Bad Homburg Open final because of a foot injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/naomi-osaka-retires-in-second-set-of-bad-homburg-final-with-foot-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/naomi-osaka-retires-in-second-set-of-bad-homburg-final-with-foot-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka retires in 2nd set of Bad Homburg final with foot injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon preparations received a setback when she retired at the start of the second set in Saturday's Bad Homburg Open final because of a foot injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/naomi-osaka-retires-in-2nd-set-of-bad-homburg-final-with-foot-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/naomi-osaka-retires-in-2nd-set-of-bad-homburg-final-with-foot-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt advances past group stage at World Cup after draw with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Iranian fan rushed the field in celebration, necessitating seven security guards to successfully bring him down.<br />
Shoja Khalilzadeh ripped his jersey off before being mobbed by the entire Iran team after he fired a shot past Egypt goalie Mostafa Shobeir in the 93rd minute to seemingly give his side a 2-1 lead on Friday night in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/egypt-advances-past-group-stage-at-world-cup-after-draw-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/egypt-advances-past-group-stage-at-world-cup-after-draw-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yukon fans celebrate hometown star Gavin McKenna's draft to the Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Yukon hockey fans, it was like a dream come true on Friday when hometown hero Gavin McKenna was the first overall pick in the NHL draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/yukon-fans-celebrate-hometown-star-gavin-mckennas-draft-to-the-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/yukon-fans-celebrate-hometown-star-gavin-mckennas-draft-to-the-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leandro Trossard scores twice as Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leandro-trossard-scores-twice-as-belgium-defeats-new-zealand-5-1-to-advance-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leandro-trossard-scores-twice-as-belgium-defeats-new-zealand-5-1-to-advance-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions surround how Canada has handled the Alphonso Davies will-he-or-won't-he-play saga at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive World Cup, there are questions about Alphonso Davies, arguably the best player Canada has produced, and his contributions to the men&rsquo;s team. The difference this time around is that he hasn&rsquo;t played a minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/questions-surround-how-canada-has-handled-the-alphonso-davies-will-he-or-wont-he-play-saga-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/questions-surround-how-canada-has-handled-the-alphonso-davies-will-he-or-wont-he-play-saga-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alphonso Davies confirmed to play Sunday for Canada, but will-he-or-won't-he saga still raises questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive World Cup, there are questions about Alphonso Davies, arguably the best player Canada has produced, and his contributions to the men&rsquo;s team. The difference this time around is that he hasn&rsquo;t played a minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alphonso-davies-confirmed-to-play-sunday-for-canada-but-will-he-or-wont-he-saga-still-raises-questions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alphonso-davies-confirmed-to-play-sunday-for-canada-but-will-he-or-wont-he-saga-still-raises-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain wins its World Cup group, beating Uruguay as Muslera's error sends 2-time champions home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera, advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminating the South American powerhouse on Friday in Guadalajara, Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/spain-wins-its-world-cup-group-beating-uruguay-as-musleras-error-sends-2-time-champions-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/spain-wins-its-world-cup-group-beating-uruguay-as-musleras-error-sends-2-time-champions-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain wins its World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera's error sends 2-time champions home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera, advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminating the South American powerhouse on Friday in Guadalajara, Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/spain-wins-its-world-cup-group-beating-uruguay-1-0-as-musleras-error-sends-2-time-champions-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/spain-wins-its-world-cup-group-beating-uruguay-1-0-as-musleras-error-sends-2-time-champions-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde's dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cape-verdes-dream-run-continues-becoming-smallest-country-into-world-cup-knockout-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cape-verdes-dream-run-continues-becoming-smallest-country-into-world-cup-knockout-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs make forward Gavin McKenna first pick of NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted slick Whitehorse-born winger Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick on Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-make-forward-gavin-mckenna-first-pick-of-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-make-forward-gavin-mckenna-first-pick-of-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to raise hopes of reaching World Cup knockout round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory Friday in Toronto that boosted its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senegal-routs-10-man-iraq-5-0-to-raise-hopes-of-reaching-world-cup-knockout-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senegal-routs-10-man-iraq-5-0-to-raise-hopes-of-reaching-world-cup-knockout-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada hopes to avoid slow start in World Cup knockout match against South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Tani Oluwaseyi knows Canada can't afford another slow start when it faces South Africa on Sunday in a FIFA World Cup knockout match in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-hopes-to-avoid-slow-start-in-world-cup-knockout-match-against-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-hopes-to-avoid-slow-start-in-world-cup-knockout-match-against-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Into Round of 32, France rides Dembele World Cup hat trick in win over Norway]]></title><description><![CDATA[France forward Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappe, to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday in Foxborough, Mass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/into-round-of-32-france-rides-dembele-world-cup-hat-trick-in-win-over-norway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/into-round-of-32-france-rides-dembele-world-cup-hat-trick-in-win-over-norway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dabrowski, Stefani advance to women's doubles final at Eastbourne Open in Great Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil's Luisa Stefani advanced to the women's doubles final of the Eastbourne Open tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hungary's Fanny Stollar and American Asia Muhammad on Friday in Great Britain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dabrowski-stefani-advance-to-womens-doubles-final-at-eastbourne-open-in-great-britain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dabrowski-stefani-advance-to-womens-doubles-final-at-eastbourne-open-in-great-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women embrace pressure ahead of flag football world championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Olympic berth is available, but neither head coach Rachel Lessard nor quarterback Sara Parker see it as the biggest prize for Canada at the world women's flag football championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-embrace-pressure-ahead-of-flag-football-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-embrace-pressure-ahead-of-flag-football-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets open to hearing offers on Hellebuyck, won't say if star goalie requested trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Cheveldayoff is listening to offers for Winnipeg Jets star netminder Connor Hellebuyck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jets-open-to-hearing-offers-on-hellebuyck-wont-say-if-star-goalie-requested-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jets-open-to-hearing-offers-on-hellebuyck-wont-say-if-star-goalie-requested-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andre De Grasse sprints to his second 200-metre win of season under 20 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse rebounded well in the men&rsquo;s 200 metres, posting his second victory of the season and second of three races under 20 seconds on Friday at a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet in Zagreb, Croatia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/andre-de-grasse-sprints-to-his-second-200-metre-win-of-season-under-20-seconds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/andre-de-grasse-sprints-to-his-second-200-metre-win-of-season-under-20-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's De Grasse claims 200-metre victory in Zagreb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andre De Grasse of Markham, Ont., won Friday's 200-metre race with a time of 19.95 at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold stop in Zagreb, Croatia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-de-grasse-claims-200-metre-victory-in-zagreb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-de-grasse-claims-200-metre-victory-in-zagreb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Marina Mabrey, the feisty Tempo guard who tied the WNBA scoring record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marina Mabrey created a buzz with one of the best shooting performances in WNBA history, matching the league scoring record of 53 points in the Toronto Tempo's win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/meet-marina-mabrey-the-feisty-tempo-guard-who-tied-the-wnba-scoring-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/meet-marina-mabrey-the-feisty-tempo-guard-who-tied-the-wnba-scoring-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;It was the right time&rsquo;: Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo signs with AFC Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sabrina d&rsquo;Angelo is coming home to the Northern Super League (NSL). The Welland, Ont.,&rsquo;s storied goalkeeper and part of Canada women&rsquo;s national team has signed a pre-contract with AFC Toronto and is eligible to play after July 20 when the transfer window opens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lsquoit-was-the-right-timersquo-canadian-goalkeeper-sabrina-dangelo-signs-with-afc-toronto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lsquoit-was-the-right-timersquo-canadian-goalkeeper-sabrina-dangelo-signs-with-afc-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IOC’s $100M US cash grants represent progress, but the flaws are obvious]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IOC's new $100 million US cash grants are a step forward, but it&rsquo;s not a resounding victory for athletes. If this were a soccer game, it&rsquo;s the late goal that salvages a draw. Not a loss, but still not a victory. A result, and mere results suffice sometimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iocs-100m-us-cash-grants-represent-progress-but-the-flaws-are-obvious/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iocs-100m-us-cash-grants-represent-progress-but-the-flaws-are-obvious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christine Sinclair, Michael J. Fox promoted to Order of Canada's highest level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently appointed Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour on Friday added 56 new Canadians to what is considered the country's highest civilian honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/christine-sinclair-michael-j-fox-promoted-to-order-of-canadas-highest-level/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/christine-sinclair-michael-j-fox-promoted-to-order-of-canadas-highest-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-draws-20-year-old-maya-joint-in-first-wimbledon-singles-match-in-4-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-draws-20-year-old-maya-joint-in-first-wimbledon-singles-match-in-4-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris police authorities requested Friday the cancelation of this weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in the French capital because of the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/paris-police-seek-to-halt-diamond-league-meet-as-historic-heat-wave-strains-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/paris-police-seek-to-halt-diamond-league-meet-as-historic-heat-wave-strains-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid historic heat wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will go ahead as planned despite the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services, organizers said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/paris-diamond-league-to-go-ahead-with-safety-measures-amid-historic-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/paris-diamond-league-to-go-ahead-with-safety-measures-amid-historic-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs or not, Yukon's Gavin McKenna set to make hockey history in NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[McKenna is projected to be the first overall selection at this year's draft, which happens on Friday. That means the 18-year-oldcould be headed to Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-or-not-yukons-gavin-mckenna-set-to-make-hockey-history-in-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-or-not-yukons-gavin-mckenna-set-to-make-hockey-history-in-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran and Egypt will headline Seattle's 'Pride Match.' Here's why that's controversial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran and Egypt's FIFA World Cup game on Friday is being marketed as the 'Pride Match' by Seattle organizers. It's not a decision made by FIFA, but that hasn't stopped a wave of controversy from clouding the buildup to the pivotal group-stage game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-and-egypt-will-headline-seattles-pride-match-heres-why-thats-controversial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-and-egypt-will-headline-seattles-pride-match-heres-why-thats-controversial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marina Mabrey matches WNBA scoring record with 53 points to help Tempo rout Sparks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marina Mabrey matched the WNBA scoring record with 53 points to help the Toronto Tempo rout the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 on Thursday night in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marina-mabrey-matches-wnba-scoring-record-with-53-points-to-help-tempo-rout-sparks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marina-mabrey-matches-wnba-scoring-record-with-53-points-to-help-tempo-rout-sparks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey beats U.S. with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to knockout stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night in Inglewood, Calif., for its only win of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/turkey-beats-us-with-last-gasp-goal-as-americans-look-ahead-to-knockout-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/turkey-beats-us-with-last-gasp-goal-as-americans-look-ahead-to-knockout-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australians reach World Cup knockout round after goalless draw with Paraguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the World &zwnj;Cup on Thursday after a cagey and physical 0-0 draw against Paraguay, who must &#8203;wait to learn their &#8203;fate as a third-placed finisher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/australians-reach-world-cup-knockout-round-after-goalless-draw-with-paraguay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/australians-reach-world-cup-knockout-round-after-goalless-draw-with-paraguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia reach World Cup knockout round after goalless draw with Paraguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the World &zwnj;Cup on Thursday after a cagey and physical 0-0 draw against Paraguay, who must &#8203;wait to learn their &#8203;fate as a third-placed finisher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/australia-reach-world-cup-knockout-round-after-goalless-draw-with-paraguay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/australia-reach-world-cup-knockout-round-after-goalless-draw-with-paraguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Ernie Clement into all-star game after receiving most American League fan votes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement is heading to the MLB all-star game after finishing as the surprise top recipient of fan votes among American League players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-ernie-clement-into-all-star-game-after-receiving-most-american-league-fan-votes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-ernie-clement-into-all-star-game-after-receiving-most-american-league-fan-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilary Knight extends PWHL deal through 2028-29 season before first game with Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit on Thursday in a deal securing her through the 2028-29 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hilary-knight-extends-pwhl-deal-through-2028-29-season-before-first-game-with-detroit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hilary-knight-extends-pwhl-deal-through-2028-29-season-before-first-game-with-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for 1st time on strength of Pepe's 2 goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pepe in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in the West African team's history with a 2-0 victory over Cura&ccedil;ao on Thursday in Philadelphia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ivory-coast-into-world-cup-knockout-round-for-1st-time-on-strength-of-pepes-2-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ivory-coast-into-world-cup-knockout-round-for-1st-time-on-strength-of-pepes-2-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late goal by Gonzalo Plata lifts Ecuador to World Cup knockout round, beating Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/late-goal-by-gonzalo-plata-lifts-ecuador-to-world-cup-knockout-round-beating-germany/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/late-goal-by-gonzalo-plata-lifts-ecuador-to-world-cup-knockout-round-beating-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Canada luck out with its World Cup playoff matchup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter assesses Canada's chances against South Africa in the World Cup knockout stage this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/did-canada-luck-out-with-its-world-cup-playoff-matchup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/did-canada-luck-out-with-its-world-cup-playoff-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavin McKenna would be 'pumped' if drafted 1st overall by Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gavin McKenna, the potential first pick on Friday in Buffalo, has been in the eye of the NHL draft storm since bursting onto the Western Hockey League scene at age 14 with a four-assist debut for the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gavin-mckenna-would-be-pumped-if-drafted-1st-overall-by-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gavin-mckenna-would-be-pumped-if-drafted-1st-overall-by-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert to miss Wimbledon after recurrence of ovarian cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tennis-hall-of-famer-chris-evert-to-miss-wimbledon-after-recurrence-of-ovarian-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tennis-hall-of-famer-chris-evert-to-miss-wimbledon-after-recurrence-of-ovarian-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Andreescu books Wimbledon main draw spot with qualifying win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Bianca Andreescu will make her return to Wimbledon next week as the women's main draw gets underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-andreescu-books-wimbledon-main-draw-spot-with-qualifying-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-andreescu-books-wimbledon-main-draw-spot-with-qualifying-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The PWHL has entered its 12-team era. What's next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With acash infusion from the league's first outside investors , the PWHL's leaders are focused on building a 12-team league that remains owned and operated by one entity: The Walter Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-pwhl-has-entered-its-12-team-era-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-pwhl-has-entered-its-12-team-era-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup is half over — but the drama is just beginning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament &mdash; technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion is crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-fifa-world-cup-is-half-over-but-the-drama-is-just-beginning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-fifa-world-cup-is-half-over-but-the-drama-is-just-beginning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It is emotional': Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin to undergo knee surgery in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin will undergo knee surgery in July, Montreal Victoire general manager Dani&egrave;le Sauvageau announced on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/it-is-emotional-hockey-icon-marie-philip-poulin-to-undergo-knee-surgery-in-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/it-is-emotional-hockey-icon-marie-philip-poulin-to-undergo-knee-surgery-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin to undergo knee surgery in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin will undergo knee surgery in July, Montreal Victoire general manager Dani&egrave;le Sauvageau announced on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-icon-marie-philip-poulin-to-undergo-knee-surgery-in-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-icon-marie-philip-poulin-to-undergo-knee-surgery-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin provides update about her health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey icon and newly minted Walter Cup champion Marie-Philip Poulin will provide an update about her health at 10 a.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-icon-marie-philip-poulin-provides-update-about-her-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-icon-marie-philip-poulin-provides-update-about-her-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors select Arizona guard Jaden Bradley in 2nd round of NBA draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaden Bradley was selected 50th overall by the Raptors in the second round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night. The six-foot-three guard said he's been following Toronto's defensive evolution closely and hopes to slot right in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-select-arizona-guard-jaden-bradley-in-2nd-round-of-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-select-arizona-guard-jaden-bradley-in-2nd-round-of-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar player suspended 5 games after breaking leg of Canada's Kon&eacute;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar player Assim Madibo was given a five-match ban on Wednesday for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Isma&euml;l Kon&eacute; at the World Cup. Madibo was issued a straight red card for the incident during Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver last Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/qatar-player-suspended-5-games-after-breaking-leg-of-canadas-koneacute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/qatar-player-suspended-5-games-after-breaking-leg-of-canadas-koneacute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping, robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnold, 23, is accused of being the "primary conspirator" before three men in their late teens were held at gunpoint, battered and pistol-whipped in February in Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/detroit-lions-player-terrion-arnold-arrested-in-connection-to-florida-kidnapping-robbery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/detroit-lions-player-terrion-arnold-arrested-in-connection-to-florida-kidnapping-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub World Cup ticket cancellations prompt calls for investigations, legal action]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub customers who had World Cup tickets cancelled at the last minute are calling on lawyers, politicians and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-cancellations-prompt-calls-for-investigations-legal-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-cancellations-prompt-calls-for-investigations-legal-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa upsets South Korea to set up Round of 32 matchup with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night, setting a matchup with Canada on Sunday in the Round of 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/south-africa-upsets-south-korea-to-set-up-round-of-32-matchup-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/south-africa-upsets-south-korea-to-set-up-round-of-32-matchup-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada captain Davies used as decoy as he wasn't ready to play in World Cup Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Jesse Marsch was using Alphonso Davies "as a decoy" after saying he expected the captain would play for Canada in Wednesday's crucial FIFA World Cup match against Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-davies-used-as-decoy-as-he-wasnt-ready-to-play-in-world-cup-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-davies-used-as-decoy-as-he-wasnt-ready-to-play-in-world-cup-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing at World Cup with win over Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Qatar and increased its chances of advancing at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory<br />
in a Group B match on Wednesday in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bosnia-herzegovina-boosts-chances-of-advancing-at-world-cup-with-win-over-qatar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bosnia-herzegovina-boosts-chances-of-advancing-at-world-cup-with-win-over-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada finishes 2nd in Group B after loss to Switzerland, will play South Africa in knockout game Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s men lost to Switzerland 2-1 in a sweltering B.C. Place on Wednesday afternoon, ending their hopes of continuing their historic World Cup campaign at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-finishes-2nd-in-group-b-after-loss-to-switzerland-will-play-south-africa-in-knockout-game-sunday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-finishes-2nd-in-group-b-after-loss-to-switzerland-will-play-south-africa-in-knockout-game-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[While focus remains on men's World Cup, clock starts on 2027 Women's World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/while-focus-remains-on-mens-world-cup-clock-starts-on-2027-womens-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/while-focus-remains-on-mens-world-cup-clock-starts-on-2027-womens-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Calgarian behind Team Canada's World Cup 2026 jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada's 2026 kit has been in the works since the last World Cup four years ago &mdash;and it's the brain child of a Calgarian. As the lead designer at Nike for the national team's latest kit, Calgary-based Holly Gallacher was behind the designs of the national team's home and away jerseys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/meet-the-calgarian-behind-team-canadas-world-cup-2026-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/meet-the-calgarian-behind-team-canadas-world-cup-2026-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS | FIFA World Cup: Canada vs. Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada faces Switzerland in a group match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament on Wednesday in Vancouver. Check out game-day festivities ahead of the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/in-photos-fifa-world-cup-canada-vs-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/in-photos-fifa-world-cup-canada-vs-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Live in the moment': Chase Reid ready for NHL draft after long journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Reid was cut from the United States Hockey League early in the 2024-25 season after the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds took a flyer on him in the 2023 OHL draft. They came calling once U.S. college hockey's eligibility rules changed for major junior players. Reid hasn't looked back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/live-in-the-moment-chase-reid-ready-for-nhl-draft-after-long-journey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/live-in-the-moment-chase-reid-ready-for-nhl-draft-after-long-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Grasse, Rogers headline star-studded Canadian track &amp; field team for Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commonwealth Sports Canada (CSC) and Athletics Canada unveiled its roster for the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, naming a team that includes several Olympic and world champions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/de-grasse-rogers-headline-star-studded-canadian-track-amp-field-team-for-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/de-grasse-rogers-headline-star-studded-canadian-track-amp-field-team-for-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M US fund created by IOC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Olympic Committee committed Wednesday to paying more than $100 million US directly to athletes, creating a fund for $10,000 grants they can apply for after competing at a Summer Games or Winter Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/olympic-athletes-to-get-cash-grants-from-new-100m-us-fund-created-by-ioc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/olympic-athletes-to-get-cash-grants-from-new-100m-us-fund-created-by-ioc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IOC set a target of 2029 on Wednesday to pick a 2036 Olympics host in a currently stalled contest that has long been targeted by India and Qatar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2036-olympics-host-set-to-be-picked-in-2029-as-ioc-confirms-timetable-for-contest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2036-olympics-host-set-to-be-picked-in-2029-as-ioc-confirms-timetable-for-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark legal win compensates pregnant soccer player who lost contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a landmark legal win for female soccer players, sport's highest court has awarded Maja G&ouml;thberg salary compensation from Lazio Women after the Italian club ended contract talks when it knew she was pregnant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/landmark-legal-win-compensates-pregnant-soccer-player-who-lost-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/landmark-legal-win-compensates-pregnant-soccer-player-who-lost-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Bombers reacquire QB Dru Brown in trade with Redblacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dru Brown is returning to Winnipeg after the Blue Bombers acquired the quarterback in a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-bombers-reacquire-qb-dru-brown-in-trade-with-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-bombers-reacquire-qb-dru-brown-in-trade-with-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub cancels thousands of World Cup tickets, leaving fans furious and heartbroken]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub is facing thousands of angry consumer complaints after cancelling World Cup tickets hours before game time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stubhub-cancels-thousands-of-world-cup-tickets-leaving-fans-furious-and-heartbroken/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stubhub-cancels-thousands-of-world-cup-tickets-leaving-fans-furious-and-heartbroken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards make AJ Dybantsa top pick in NBA Draft, Raptors take Allen Graves at No. 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Wizards selected forward AJ Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring in his one season at BYU, with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night, while the Toronto Raptors selected forward Allen Graves 19th overall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wizards-make-aj-dybantsa-top-pick-in-nba-draft-raptors-take-allen-graves-at-no-19/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wizards-make-aj-dybantsa-top-pick-in-nba-draft-raptors-take-allen-graves-at-no-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Years in the making: An inside look at the PWHL's 1st outside investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "belief in the growth of the game" is behind a "significant" investment in the PWHL from the Detroit-based Ilitch Companies, according to a company executive. The Ilitch Companies and Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures were announced as the first outside investors in the PWHL earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/years-in-the-making-an-inside-look-at-the-pwhls-1st-outside-investment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/years-in-the-making-an-inside-look-at-the-pwhls-1st-outside-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marsch hopes to use Alphonso Davies against Swiss on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphonso Davies is expected to make his return to the field Wednesday when Canada takes on Switzerland in their final group-stage game of this summer's FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marsch-hopes-to-use-alphonso-davies-against-swiss-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marsch-hopes-to-use-alphonso-davies-against-swiss-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Needing only a draw, Canada coach Marsch cautions against playing safe in Group B finale vs. Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada coach Jesse Marsch suggested he&rsquo;s not going to ask his team to stray from its relentless, baked-in style &mdash; even if a tie, if just this once, would be victory enough when it plays Switzerland on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/needing-only-a-draw-canada-coach-marsch-cautions-against-playing-safe-in-group-b-finale-vs-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/needing-only-a-draw-canada-coach-marsch-cautions-against-playing-safe-in-group-b-finale-vs-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Nash encourages Canadian men's team ahead of World Cup match against Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Canada's group-stage finale at the World Cup, the team got a bit of encouragement from a Canadian sporting hero. Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash sent a message to the team on Tuesday before Canada's match against Switzerland on Wednesday, coach Jesse Marsch said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/steve-nash-encourages-canadian-mens-team-ahead-of-world-cup-match-against-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/steve-nash-encourages-canadian-mens-team-ahead-of-world-cup-match-against-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England, Ghana play to goalless draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/england-ghana-play-to-goalless-draw-at-world-cup-despite-flurry-filled-final-minutes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/england-ghana-play-to-goalless-draw-at-world-cup-despite-flurry-filled-final-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL exploring expansion to Texas with Houston, Austin among possibilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL is exploring potential expansion to Texas with Houston and Austin among the possibilities, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nhl-exploring-expansion-to-texas-with-houston-austin-among-possibilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nhl-exploring-expansion-to-texas-with-houston-austin-among-possibilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo makes World Cup history with 2-goal effort in Portugal rout of Uzbekistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday in Houston, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team's opening match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ronaldo-makes-world-cup-history-with-2-goal-effort-in-portugal-rout-of-uzbekistan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ronaldo-makes-world-cup-history-with-2-goal-effort-in-portugal-rout-of-uzbekistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk says he asked for a trade to start the 'next chapter' of his career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said during a media tour on Tuesday that he made a very hard decision to move on to the next chapter of his life and career when he requested a trade from the team that drafted him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brady-tkachuk-says-he-asked-for-a-trade-to-start-the-next-chapter-of-his-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brady-tkachuk-says-he-asked-for-a-trade-to-start-the-next-chapter-of-his-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leylah Fernandez's Wimbledon tune-up ends with Round of 16 loss in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Leylah Fernandez's run at the Bad Homburg Open in Germany ended Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 loss to China's Wang Xinyu in the Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandezs-wimbledon-tune-up-ends-with-round-of-16-loss-in-germany-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandezs-wimbledon-tune-up-ends-with-round-of-16-loss-in-germany-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leylah Fernandez’s Wimbledon tune-up ends with Round of 16 loss in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Leylah Fernandez's run at the Bad Homburg Open in Germany ended Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 loss to China's Wang Xinyu in the Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandezs-wimbledon-tune-up-ends-with-round-of-16-loss-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandezs-wimbledon-tune-up-ends-with-round-of-16-loss-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers name Mike Babcock as coach after hire cleared by NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Babcock signed a two-year, $8 million US contract with the Blue Jackets on July 1, 2023, but resigned just before the start of training camp amid an investigation into reports invading the privacy of his players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/edmonton-oilers-name-mike-babcock-as-coach-after-hire-cleared-by-nhl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/edmonton-oilers-name-mike-babcock-as-coach-after-hire-cleared-by-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Canada announces plans for new Montreal stadium with retractable roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis Canada plans to build a new centre-court stadium with a retractable roof in Montreal as part of a major modernization of its facilities at Jarry Park, saying the project is necessary to keep pace with rising standards on the professional tours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tennis-canada-announces-plans-for-new-montreal-stadium-with-retractable-roof/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tennis-canada-announces-plans-for-new-montreal-stadium-with-retractable-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard scores 20, Gray and Okot each net 18 as Dream beat Tempo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Allisha Gray and rookie Madina Okot each added 18, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 94-87 on Monday night in Atlanta for their fourth straight victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/howard-scores-20-gray-and-okot-each-net-18-as-dream-beat-tempo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/howard-scores-20-gray-and-okot-each-net-18-as-dream-beat-tempo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster move that will send Tyler Herro and a slew of other players and draft capital to the Milwaukee Bucks, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster move that will send Tyler Herro and a slew of other players and draft capital to the Milwaukee Bucks, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's World Cup players relishing the support of loud, proud home crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[For players and fans who have been around since Canada's men's soccer team's relative dark ages, the scenes and soundtrack in Toronto and Vancouver have been close to surreal. It wasn&rsquo;t so long ago that home games felt like away games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-world-cup-players-relishing-the-support-of-loud-proud-home-crowd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-world-cup-players-relishing-the-support-of-loud-proud-home-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A long journey’: Toronto Marlies, fans celebrate stunning AHL championship win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Marlies players, staff and fans packed a downtown sports bar Monday to celebrate the team&rsquo;s Calder Cup championship win after a stunning post-season run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-long-journey-toronto-marlies-fans-celebrate-stunning-ahl-championship-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-long-journey-toronto-marlies-fans-celebrate-stunning-ahl-championship-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2026 class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens goaltending great Carey Price was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, alongside Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley in the player category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/carey-price-patrice-bergeron-headline-hockey-hall-of-fames-2026-class/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/carey-price-patrice-bergeron-headline-hockey-hall-of-fames-2026-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens great Carey Price elected to Hockey Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens goaltending great Carey Price was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. Joining Price into the class of 2026 are Patrice Bergeron and Keith Tkachuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-great-carey-price-elected-to-hockey-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-great-carey-price-elected-to-hockey-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina's Lionel Messi all-time World Cup leading goalscorer with Nos. 17, 18 in win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/argentinas-lionel-messi-all-time-world-cup-leading-goalscorer-with-nos-17-18-in-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/argentinas-lionel-messi-all-time-world-cup-leading-goalscorer-with-nos-17-18-in-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers sign veteran defenceman Connor Murphy to 5-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oilers sign veteran defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension on Monday. He joined Edmonton from the Chicago Blackhawks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/edmonton-oilers-sign-veteran-defenceman-connor-murphy-to-5-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/edmonton-oilers-sign-veteran-defenceman-connor-murphy-to-5-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketa Vondrousova, 2023 Wimbledon champion, barred 4 years for refusing doping test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was suspended for four years on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test, even though the Czech player cited "mental stress" and fear when the testing agent "rang my door late at night without properly identifying themselves."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marketa-vondrousova-2023-wimbledon-champion-barred-4-years-for-refusing-doping-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marketa-vondrousova-2023-wimbledon-champion-barred-4-years-for-refusing-doping-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators GM to speak about Brady Tkachuk trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators president and general manager Steve Staios will speak publicly about trading the team's captain to the Florida Panthers at 1 p.m. ET Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-senators-gm-to-speak-about-brady-tkachuk-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-senators-gm-to-speak-about-brady-tkachuk-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk requested trade, Senators GM confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators president and general manager Steve Staios confirmed Monday that the team's captain Brady Tkachuk asked to be traded, but did not reveal why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brady-tkachuk-requested-trade-senators-gm-confirms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brady-tkachuk-requested-trade-senators-gm-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's company invests $100 million US in PWHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures and the Detroit-based Ilitch Companies have officially bought into the Professional Women's Hockey League, being named strategic partners on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-businessman-larry-tanenbaums-company-invests-100-million-us-in-pwhl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-businessman-larry-tanenbaums-company-invests-100-million-us-in-pwhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators deal captain Brady Tkachuk to Panthers for package of draft picks: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-deal-captain-brady-tkachuk-to-panthers-for-package-of-draft-picks-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-deal-captain-brady-tkachuk-to-panthers-for-package-of-draft-picks-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators deal captain Brady Tkachuk to Panthers for package of draft picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-deal-captain-brady-tkachuk-to-panthers-for-package-of-draft-picks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-deal-captain-brady-tkachuk-to-panthers-for-package-of-draft-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran plays 10-man Belgium to goalless draw at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-plays-10-man-belgium-to-goalless-draw-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-plays-10-man-belgium-to-goalless-draw-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan Saliba obvious next man up to replace Ismaël Koné in decisive Group B match against Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the considerable absence of Isma&euml;l Kon&eacute;, Nathan Saliba is the obvious next man up, both logically and emotionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nathan-saliba-obvious-next-man-up-to-replace-ismal-kon-in-decisive-group-b-match-against-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nathan-saliba-obvious-next-man-up-to-replace-ismal-kon-in-decisive-group-b-match-against-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada women beat Poland for third win of the week in Volleyball Nations League play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's women's volleyball team closed out a strong week with a 3-2 (25-23, 21-25, 25-16, 11-25, 15-13) win over Poland on Sunday in Volleyball Nations League play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-women-beat-poland-for-third-win-of-the-week-in-volleyball-nations-league-play/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-women-beat-poland-for-third-win-of-the-week-in-volleyball-nations-league-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is not a drill': Serena Williams to make singles return after receiving Wimbledon wildcard]]></title><description><![CDATA[American great Serena Williams will make &zwnj;a stunning return to singles &#8203;at this year's &#8203;Wimbledon after being handed the &#8203;final wildcard by All England &zwnj;Club on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/this-is-not-a-drill-serena-williams-to-make-singles-return-after-receiving-wimbledon-wildcard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/this-is-not-a-drill-serena-williams-to-make-singles-return-after-receiving-wimbledon-wildcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American great Serena Williams will make &zwnj;a stunning return to singles &#8203;at this year's &#8203;Wimbledon after being]]></title><description><![CDATA[American great Serena Williams will make &zwnj;a stunning return to singles &#8203;at this year's &#8203;Wimbledon after being handed the &#8203;final wildcard by All England &zwnj;Club on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/american-great-serena-williams-will-make-zwnja-stunning-return-to-singles-8203at-this-years-8203wimbledon-after-being/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/american-great-serena-williams-will-make-zwnja-stunning-return-to-singles-8203at-this-years-8203wimbledon-after-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain star Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain lift off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer's biggest stage and Spain kickstarted its campaign with the 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/spain-star-lamine-yamal-scores-10-minutes-into-his-first-world-cup-start-and-gives-spain-lift-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/spain-star-lamine-yamal-scores-10-minutes-into-his-first-world-cup-start-and-gives-spain-lift-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into first World Cup start to help Spain dominate Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer's biggest stage and Spain kickstarted its campaign with the 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lamine-yamal-scores-10-minutes-into-first-world-cup-start-to-help-spain-dominate-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lamine-yamal-scores-10-minutes-into-first-world-cup-start-to-help-spain-dominate-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL Hamilton signs forwards Vasko, Vespa to two-year deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[PWHL Hamilton has signed forwards Alexa Vasko and Kayla Vespa to two-year contracts through the 2027-28 season, the expansion club announced Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-forwards-vasko-vespa-to-two-year-deals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-forwards-vasko-vespa-to-two-year-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL Hamilton signs forwards Vasko, Vespa to 2-year deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[PWHL Hamilton has signed forwards Alexa Vasko and Kayla Vespa to two-year contracts through the 2027-28 season, the expansion club announced Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-forwards-vasko-vespa-to-2-year-deals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-forwards-vasko-vespa-to-2-year-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco Arop finishes 2nd in 1,500m debut at Canadian track and field championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his 1,500m senior debut, Edmonton's Marco Arop finished 2nd at theCanadian track and field championships in Ottawa on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marco-arop-finishes-2nd-in-1500m-debut-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marco-arop-finishes-2nd-in-1500m-debut-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco Arop finishes 2nd in 1,500m debut at Canadian championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his 1,500m senior debut, Edmonton's Marco Arop finished 2nd at theCanadian track and field championships in Ottawa on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marco-arop-finishes-2nd-in-1500m-debut-at-canadian-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marco-arop-finishes-2nd-in-1500m-debut-at-canadian-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audrey Leduc, Aaron Brown claim 200m titles at Canadian track and field championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his 1,500m senior debut, Edmonton's Marco Arop finished 2nd at theCanadian track and field championships in Ottawa on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/audrey-leduc-aaron-brown-claim-200m-titles-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/audrey-leduc-aaron-brown-claim-200m-titles-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe beats Fritz in all-American final to win on grass in Halle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe beat fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in an all-American final in Halle on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tiafoe-beats-fritz-in-all-american-final-to-win-on-grass-in-halle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tiafoe-beats-fritz-in-all-american-final-to-win-on-grass-in-halle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyndham Clark takes 6-shot lead into final round of U.S. Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyndham Clark proved to be even tougher than Shinnecock Hills in the U.S. Open with four pivotal par saves in a five-hole stretch and a majestic 3-wood to 4 feet that set up the only eagle all week on the par-5 16th hole. Each shot stretched his lead over Scottie Scheffler and everyone else.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wyndham-clark-takes-6-shot-lead-into-final-round-of-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wyndham-clark-takes-6-shot-lead-into-final-round-of-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethan Katzberg wins 4th straight hammer throw title at Canadian track and field championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic champion hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg won his fourth consecutive national title in dominant fashion on Saturday at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ethan-katzberg-wins-4th-straight-hammer-throw-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ethan-katzberg-wins-4th-straight-hammer-throw-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany’s final minute goal against Ivory Coast thrills Toronto crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deniz Undav scored twice, including the final blow in the dying minutes of extra time, to lead his team to a 2-1 win in what must have felt like a home game for the German side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/germanys-final-minute-goal-against-ivory-coast-thrills-toronto-crowd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/germanys-final-minute-goal-against-ivory-coast-thrills-toronto-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Substitute Deniz Undav scores twice to lift Germany over Ivory Coast, into World Cup knockout 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-falls-3-1-to-host-thailand-in-womens-volleyball-nations-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL: Edmonton at Winnipeg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the Edmonton Stingers and the Winnipeg Sea Bears go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-edmonton-at-winnipeg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-edmonton-at-winnipeg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brian-brobbey-cody-gakpo-strike-twice-each-as-netherlands-routs-sweden-5-1-to-lead-group-f/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brian-brobbey-cody-gakpo-strike-twice-each-as-netherlands-routs-sweden-5-1-to-lead-group-f/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo each strike twice as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brian-brobbey-cody-gakpo-each-strike-twice-as-netherlands-routs-sweden-5-1-to-lead-group-f/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brian-brobbey-cody-gakpo-each-strike-twice-as-netherlands-routs-sweden-5-1-to-lead-group-f/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sceptres sign veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray to 2-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Sceptres announced they have signed veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray to a two-year contract, which is just one of a few deals to be struck around the PWHL on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sceptres-sign-veteran-forward-jamie-lee-rattray-to-2-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sceptres-sign-veteran-forward-jamie-lee-rattray-to-2-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We just have to push': Canada in position to win FIFA World Cup group]]></title><description><![CDATA[text]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-just-have-to-push-canada-in-position-to-win-fifa-world-cup-group/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-just-have-to-push-canada-in-position-to-win-fifa-world-cup-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada moves to a 2-1 record after falling to host nation Thailand Saturday in VNL action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada was defeated 25-21, 22-25, 25-18, 25-20 Saturday by Thailand Saturday at the FIVB Volleyball Women&rsquo;s Nations League tournament in Bangkok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-moves-to-a-2-1-record-after-falling-to-host-nation-thailand-saturday-in-vnl-action/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-moves-to-a-2-1-record-after-falling-to-host-nation-thailand-saturday-in-vnl-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Lamothe claims World Cup solo free artistic swimming silver medal on home soil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal's Audrey Lamothe won the artistic swimming solo free World Cup silver medal Sunday in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-lamothe-claims-world-cup-solo-free-artistic-swimming-silver-medal-on-home-soil/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-lamothe-claims-world-cup-solo-free-artistic-swimming-silver-medal-on-home-soil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada beats Chinese Taipei to earn spot at Olympic softball qualifying tourney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's women's softball team secured their place at an Olympic qualifying tournament with a World Cup group stage victory on Saturday in Prague.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-beats-chinese-taipei-to-earn-spot-at-olympic-softball-qualifying-tourney/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-beats-chinese-taipei-to-earn-spot-at-olympic-softball-qualifying-tourney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Marlies win American Hockey League's Calder Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Marlies have won the American Hockey League's Calder Cup. Vinni Lettieri's power-play goal in the second period stood as the winner as the Marlies edged the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Toronto on Friday in Game 5 of the best-of-seven championship series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-marlies-win-american-hockey-leagues-calder-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-marlies-win-american-hockey-leagues-calder-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany, Ivory Coast get ready for Toronto's 3rd FIFA World Cup match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 5,000 fans joined in on a Toronto parade and FIFA World Cup festivities in the city's downtown core ahead of the Germany versus Ivory Coast match taking place this afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/germany-ivory-coast-get-ready-for-torontos-3rd-fifa-world-cup-match/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/germany-ivory-coast-get-ready-for-torontos-3rd-fifa-world-cup-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media analysts believe FIFA's lucrative hydration breaks are here to stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was designed as a safety play for players has become a financial bonanza for broadcasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/media-analysts-believe-fifas-lucrative-hydration-breaks-are-here-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/media-analysts-believe-fifas-lucrative-hydration-breaks-are-here-to-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marina Mabrey ties single-game 3-point record as Tempo rally past Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points and tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers and the expansion Toronto Tempo overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Connecticut Sun 101-97 on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marina-mabrey-ties-single-game-3-point-record-as-tempo-rally-past-sun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marina-mabrey-ties-single-game-3-point-record-as-tempo-rally-past-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot U.S. Open lead with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyndham Clark doesn't feel he is playing his best golf, but he's four shots ahead going into the weekend with the lowest 36-hole score, 7-under 133, for a U.S. Open at fearsome Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, N.Y.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wyndham-clark-builds-4-shot-us-open-lead-with-lowest-36-hole-score-at-shinnecock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wyndham-clark-builds-4-shot-us-open-lead-with-lowest-36-hole-score-at-shinnecock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American swimmer Kate Douglass breaks women's 50m freestyle world record: 'I'm still in shock']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-metre freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday night in Indianapolis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/american-swimmer-kate-douglass-breaks-womens-50m-freestyle-world-record-im-still-in-shock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/american-swimmer-kate-douglass-breaks-womens-50m-freestyle-world-record-im-still-in-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American swimmer Kate Douglass breaks women's 50m freestyle world record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-metre freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday night in Indianapolis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/american-swimmer-kate-douglass-breaks-womens-50m-freestyle-world-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/american-swimmer-kate-douglass-breaks-womens-50m-freestyle-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New stadium needed to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver, says MLS commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said before the United States beat Australia at the World Cup on Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps need to have a new stadium deal in order to keep the club in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/new-stadium-needed-to-keep-whitecaps-in-vancouver-says-mls-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/new-stadium-needed-to-keep-whitecaps-in-vancouver-says-mls-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ismael Saibari goal in second minute holds up, lifting Morocco over Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday to keep alive its chances of advancing to its second straight knockout round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ismael-saibari-goal-in-second-minute-holds-up-lifting-morocco-over-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ismael-saibari-goal-in-second-minute-holds-up-lifting-morocco-over-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sprinter Christopher Morales Williams cruises to 4th straight Canadian 400m title in rainy Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Morales Williams charged through wet and rainy conditions to capture his fourth straight national title in the men's 400 metres Friday at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sprinter-christopher-morales-williams-cruises-to-4th-straight-canadian-400m-title-in-rainy-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sprinter-christopher-morales-williams-cruises-to-4th-straight-canadian-400m-title-in-rainy-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andre De Grasse, Audrey Leduc claim Canadian 100m titles in rainy Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Morales Williams charged through wet and rainy conditions to capture his fourth straight national title in the men's 400 metres Friday at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/andre-de-grasse-audrey-leduc-claim-canadian-100m-titles-in-rainy-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/andre-de-grasse-audrey-leduc-claim-canadian-100m-titles-in-rainy-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auger-Aliassime falls to American Frances Tiafoe in Halle Open quarters after dropping tiebreaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's F&eacute;lix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Halle Open after falling 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (12) to Frances Tiafoe of the United States in the quarterfinals on Friday in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auger-aliassime-falls-to-american-frances-tiafoe-in-halle-open-quarters-after-dropping-tiebreaker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auger-aliassime-falls-to-american-frances-tiafoe-in-halle-open-quarters-after-dropping-tiebreaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United States into World Cup knockout round after blanking Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/united-states-into-world-cup-knockout-round-after-blanking-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/united-states-into-world-cup-knockout-round-after-blanking-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How all 5 Canadian PWHL teams look 1 month into the off-season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy month of expansion signings and a six-round draft has started to bring each PWHL team's roster picture into focus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-all-5-canadian-pwhl-teams-look-1-month-into-the-off-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-all-5-canadian-pwhl-teams-look-1-month-into-the-off-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's victory over Qatar was a game-changer; nothing will ever be the same for men's World Cup team]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its win over Qatar, the door has opened for Canada's World Cup team, and they know it. Win Group B and Canada will play its first knockout round game in Vancouver, against a third-place opponent from another group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-victory-over-qatar-was-a-game-changer-nothing-will-ever-be-the-same-for-mens-world-cup-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-victory-over-qatar-was-a-game-changer-nothing-will-ever-be-the-same-for-mens-world-cup-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken leg suffered in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-midfielder-ismal-kon-undergoes-surgery-to-repair-broken-leg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-midfielder-ismal-kon-undergoes-surgery-to-repair-broken-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Marco Arop eager to showcase versatility at track and field nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A confident and healthy Marco Arop is ready for a fresh challenge at the Canadian track and field championships this weekend in Ottawa. The 800-metre specialist will compete in the 1,500 preliminaries at Terry Fox Athletic Facility on Saturday at 7:07 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-marco-arop-eager-to-showcase-versatility-at-track-and-field-nationals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-marco-arop-eager-to-showcase-versatility-at-track-and-field-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Toews calls it a career, retires after 16 NHL seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winnipeg's Jonathan Toews, who played for his hometown team last season, announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jonathan-toews-calls-it-a-career-retires-after-16-nhl-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jonathan-toews-calls-it-a-career-retires-after-16-nhl-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade deal: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs landed defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal on Friday, according to multiple media reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-acquire-darren-raddysh-from-lightning-in-sign-and-trade-deal-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-acquire-darren-raddysh-from-lightning-in-sign-and-trade-deal-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning in sign-and-trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-acquire-darren-raddysh-from-lightning-in-sign-and-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-acquire-darren-raddysh-from-lightning-in-sign-and-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Captain Canada' Stubby Clapp goes into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clapp is the first base coach with the St. Louis Cardinals, the same team that drafted him and that him played his only major leagues for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/captain-canada-stubby-clapp-goes-into-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/captain-canada-stubby-clapp-goes-into-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday in Guadalajara, Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mexico-becomes-1st-country-to-reach-knockout-stage-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mexico-becomes-1st-country-to-reach-knockout-stage-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers wins 6th title at Canadian track and field championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian star Camryn Rogers cruised to her sixth straight national hammer throw title on Thursday in Ottawa. Rogers delivered a top throw of 76.17 metres, beating out Jillian Weir (69.50) and Jinaye Shomachuk (69.27).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-wins-6th-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-wins-6th-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers wins 6th straight title at Canadian track and field championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian star Camryn Rogers cruised to her sixth straight national hammer throw title on Thursday in Ottawa. Rogers delivered a top throw of 76.17 metres, beating out Jillian Weir (69.50) and Jinaye Shomachuk (69.27).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-wins-6th-straight-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-wins-6th-straight-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers wins 5th straight title at Canadian track and field championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian star Camryn Rogers cruised to her sixth straight national hammer throw title on Thursday in Ottawa. Rogers delivered a top throw of 76.17 metres, beating out Jillian Weir (69.50) and Jinaye Shomachuk (69.27).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-wins-5th-straight-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-wins-5th-straight-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Open starts on soft Shinnecock course with strong wind; Sam Stevens claims early lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shinnecock Hills has never looked like this for a U.S. Open, not with such receptive greens and putting surfaces slow enough to keep shots from rolling off the edges and down the slopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-open-starts-on-soft-shinnecock-course-with-strong-wind-sam-stevens-claims-early-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-open-starts-on-soft-shinnecock-course-with-strong-wind-sam-stevens-claims-early-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johan Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Substitute Johan Manzambi scored his first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute, and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday to take control of its group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/johan-manzambi-scores-twice-as-switzerland-beats-bosnia-herzegovina-4-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/johan-manzambi-scores-twice-as-switzerland-beats-bosnia-herzegovina-4-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS | FIFA World Cup: Canada vs. Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Canada's opening match at FIFA World Cup, Canada plays Qatar in a group stage match at BC Place Vancouver on Thursday. Check out the fan excitement and game action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/in-photos-fifa-world-cup-canada-vs-qatar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/in-photos-fifa-world-cup-canada-vs-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa earns draw with late penalty against Czechia]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime &zwnj;as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the &#8203;Czechia at the &#8203;World Cup on Thursday after falling behind &#8203;early in the Group A clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/south-africa-earns-draw-with-late-penalty-against-czechia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/south-africa-earns-draw-with-late-penalty-against-czechia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa earns draw with late penalty against Czech Republic]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime &zwnj;as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the &#8203;Czech Republic at the &#8203;World Cup on Thursday after falling behind &#8203;early in the Group A clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/south-africa-earns-draw-with-late-penalty-against-czech-republic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/south-africa-earns-draw-with-late-penalty-against-czech-republic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Babcock cleared to coach Oilers after NHL reviews his Columbus tenure]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL says it completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, clearing him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mike-babcock-cleared-to-coach-oilers-after-nhl-reviews-his-columbus-tenure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mike-babcock-cleared-to-coach-oilers-after-nhl-reviews-his-columbus-tenure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada at World Cup amid betting probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ivory-coasts-elye-wahi-denied-entry-to-canada-at-world-cup-amid-betting-probe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ivory-coasts-elye-wahi-denied-entry-to-canada-at-world-cup-amid-betting-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for team's next World Cup match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ivory-coast-says-striker-elye-wahi-will-be-allowed-into-canada-for-teams-next-world-cup-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ivory-coast-says-striker-elye-wahi-will-be-allowed-into-canada-for-teams-next-world-cup-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Knicks parade brings generations of fans into the streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/new-york-knicks-parade-brings-generations-of-fans-into-the-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/new-york-knicks-parade-brings-generations-of-fans-into-the-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luis Diaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Diaz had a goal and an assist in his debut on soccer's biggest stage, sparking Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/luis-diaz-sparks-colombia-to-a-3-1-win-over-uzbekistan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/luis-diaz-sparks-colombia-to-a-3-1-win-over-uzbekistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL fans will now have to pay to watch games on Sportsnet. What that means for Rogers — and CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Hockey League season came to a close this month and with it came the end of an era as longtime partners Rogers and CBC were unable to come to a new agreement for NHL broadcasts. So Canadian fans will only be able to watch games in Canada if they pay for a Sportsnet cable or streaming subscription.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nhl-fans-will-now-have-to-pay-to-watch-games-on-sportsnet-what-that-means-for-rogers-and-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nhl-fans-will-now-have-to-pay-to-watch-games-on-sportsnet-what-that-means-for-rogers-and-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play vs. Qatar on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch says captain Alphonso Davies will be available for the country's FIFA World Cup game against Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-will-be-available-to-play-vs-qatar-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-will-be-available-to-play-vs-qatar-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada captain Alphonso Davies, Moise Bombito will be available to play vs. Qatar on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch says captain Alphonso Davies and Moise Bombito will be available for the country's FIFA World Cup game against Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-moise-bombito-will-be-available-to-play-vs-qatar-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-moise-bombito-will-be-available-to-play-vs-qatar-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane bags a brace as England open World Cup with 4-2 win over Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[England got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday thanks to two &zwnj;goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/harry-kane-bags-a-brace-as-england-open-world-cup-with-4-2-win-over-croatia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/harry-kane-bags-a-brace-as-england-open-world-cup-with-4-2-win-over-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Goldeneyes pick American defender Caroline Harvey with 1st pick of 2026 PWHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generational American defender Caroline Harvey is a member of the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The 23-year-old was selected first overall by Vancouver at the 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-goldeneyes-pick-american-defender-caroline-harvey-with-1st-pick-of-2026-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-goldeneyes-pick-american-defender-caroline-harvey-with-1st-pick-of-2026-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Goldeneyes pick American Caroline Harvey 1st overall in PWHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generational American defender Caroline Harvey is a member of the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The 23-year-old was selected first overall by Vancouver at the 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-goldeneyes-pick-american-caroline-harvey-1st-overall-in-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-goldeneyes-pick-american-caroline-harvey-1st-overall-in-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post stamps honour Bryan Trottier, other Indigenous sport leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be featured on a Canada Post stamp to celebrate Indigenous leaders in sport. Trottier, who is from Val Marie, Sask., is the all-time leader in points and assists for the New York Islanders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-post-stamps-honour-bryan-trottier-other-indigenous-sport-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-post-stamps-honour-bryan-trottier-other-indigenous-sport-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auger-Aliassime overcomes tough test against American Learner Tien to reach Halle Open quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal's F&eacute;lix Auger-Aliassime narrowly avoided an upset at the Terra Wortmann Open, rallying for a 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-6 (5) win over Learner Tien of the United States in second-round action Wednesday in Halle, Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auger-aliassime-overcomes-tough-test-against-american-learner-tien-to-reach-halle-open-quarters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auger-aliassime-overcomes-tough-test-against-american-learner-tien-to-reach-halle-open-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What 'anti-ambassador' Richie Laryea brings to Canada's World Cup lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richie Laryea&rsquo;s mouth is not the only weapon in his arsenal, but it is the most barbed one: Over years of devotion to soccer&rsquo;s dark arts, he has developed an uncanny ability to whisper opponents into acts of self-defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-anti-ambassador-richie-laryea-brings-to-canadas-world-cup-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-anti-ambassador-richie-laryea-brings-to-canadas-world-cup-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art of Darkness: What anti-ambassador Richie Laryea brings to Canada's World Cup lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richie Laryea&rsquo;s mouth is not the only weapon in his arsenal, but it is the most barbed one: Over years of devotion to soccer&rsquo;s dark arts, he has developed an uncanny ability to whisper opponents into acts of self-defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/art-of-darkness-what-anti-ambassador-richie-laryea-brings-to-canadas-world-cup-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/art-of-darkness-what-anti-ambassador-richie-laryea-brings-to-canadas-world-cup-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portugal limited to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 &zwnj;draw by Group K rivals Democratic Republic of Congo in their World Cup clash in &#8203;a sodden Houston on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/portugal-limited-to-1-1-draw-by-dr-congo-in-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/portugal-limited-to-1-1-draw-by-dr-congo-in-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada moves to 7th in women's Volleyball Nations League standings, downing Netherlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's women's team opened Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League with a 3-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday in Bangkok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-moves-to-7th-in-womens-volleyball-nations-league-standings-downing-netherlands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-moves-to-7th-in-womens-volleyball-nations-league-standings-downing-netherlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA's new hydration breaks midway through each half &mdash; a novelty for this World Cup &mdash; were introduced to help players deal with the summer heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico. But critics say they're having unintended consequences, ruining the flow of the game and giving coaches a chance to tactically shift momentum in their team's favour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-hydration-breaks-spark-backlash-and-blamed-for-killing-momentum-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-hydration-breaks-spark-backlash-and-blamed-for-killing-momentum-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as head coach, the club announced Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-maple-leafs-hire-jim-hiller-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-maple-leafs-hire-jim-hiller-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history. The 57-year-old returns to Toronto after spending four seasons as an assistant coach with the club from 2015-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-hire-jim-hiller-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-hire-jim-hiller-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as 41st head coach in franchise history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history. The 57-year-old returns to Toronto after spending four seasons as an assistant coach with the club from 2015-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-hire-jim-hiller-as-41st-head-coach-in-franchise-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-hire-jim-hiller-as-41st-head-coach-in-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell, Cunningham lead surging Fever past struggling Tempo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston each had a double-double, and the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 113-91 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis for their fourth straight victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mitchell-cunningham-lead-surging-fever-past-struggling-tempo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mitchell-cunningham-lead-surging-fever-past-struggling-tempo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Christopher Morales Williams aims to perfect race plan, defend 400m national title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Morales Williams is searching for perfection. The 21-year-old from Vaughan, Ont., is set to defend his national title this week at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa. Morales Williams will run in the men's 400-metre semifinal on Thursday, with the final taking place on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-christopher-morales-williams-aims-to-perfect-race-plan-defend-400m-national-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-christopher-morales-williams-aims-to-perfect-race-plan-defend-400m-national-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a brilliant hat trick in a 3-0 win over Les Fennecs, Argentina's Lionel Messi moved into a tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose for the career scoring record at the men's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lionel-messi-ties-mens-world-cup-goals-record-with-a-hat-trick-as-argentina-tops-algeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lionel-messi-ties-mens-world-cup-goals-record-with-a-hat-trick-as-argentina-tops-algeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Major shock': Canadians grapple with loss of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians are grappling with the loss of a cultural touchstone after CBC announced Tuesday its Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts have come to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/major-shock-canadians-grapple-with-loss-of-cbcs-hockey-night-in-canada-tradition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/major-shock-canadians-grapple-with-loss-of-cbcs-hockey-night-in-canada-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he wrote a bad check to<br />
purchase a watch from a luxury resale store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/floyd-mayweather-faces-felony-charges-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/floyd-mayweather-faces-felony-charges-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Fleet goaltender Aerin Frankel voted PWHL MVP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankel also won the league's goaltender of the year award after backstopping the Fleet to a big year-over-year turnaround.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/boston-fleet-goaltender-aerin-frankel-voted-pwhl-mvp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/boston-fleet-goaltender-aerin-frankel-voted-pwhl-mvp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup update: Canadian star Davies' status still unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you up to speed on some World Cup stories, including the latest on injured Canadian captain Alphonso Davies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-update-canadian-star-davies-status-still-unclear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-update-canadian-star-davies-status-still-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup update: Canadian star Alphonso Davies's status still unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you up to speed on some World Cup stories, including the latest on injured Canadian captain Alphonso Davies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-update-canadian-star-alphonso-daviess-status-still-unclear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-update-canadian-star-alphonso-daviess-status-still-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Max Cr&eacute;peau doing his part as goalkeepers coming up big in World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the early days of this tournament, goalkeepers have found themselves the subject of hotter attention, the 18-yard box a proving ground more than a sanctuary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-max-creacutepeau-doing-his-part-as-goalkeepers-coming-up-big-in-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-max-creacutepeau-doing-his-part-as-goalkeepers-coming-up-big-in-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move past Pele and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 Tuesday in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kylian-mbappe-sparks-france-with-two-goals-in-3-1-win-over-senegal-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kylian-mbappe-sparks-france-with-two-goals-in-3-1-win-over-senegal-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Federal Court judge has dismissed Thomas Partey's bid for emergency relief after Canada denied the Ghanaian midfielder entry for the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghanaian-midfielder-thomas-partey-loses-bid-to-enter-canada-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghanaian-midfielder-thomas-partey-loses-bid-to-enter-canada-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Noah Lyles sprints to men's 150m world best time of 14.67 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic champion Noah Lyles of the United States set the world best time in the rarely contested 150 metres at the 65th Ostrava Golden Spike track and field meet on Tuesday in Czechia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/american-noah-lyles-sprints-to-mens-150m-world-best-time-of-1467-seconds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/american-noah-lyles-sprints-to-mens-150m-world-best-time-of-1467-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Gilles, Poirier will not compete in Grand Prix figure skating this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic ice dance bronze medallists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier will not compete during the 2026-27 Grand Prix season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-gilles-poirier-will-not-compete-in-grand-prix-figure-skating-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-gilles-poirier-will-not-compete-in-grand-prix-figure-skating-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 36, 2020 Olympic decathlon champion Damian Warner eyes Commonwealth Games as next step toward L.A. 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each time Canada&rsquo;s Damian Warner takes to the track and field for competition, he&rsquo;s rewriting what longevity in his sport looks like, pushing his physicality to the limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/at-36-2020-olympic-decathlon-champion-damian-warner-eyes-commonwealth-games-as-next-step-toward-la-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/at-36-2020-olympic-decathlon-champion-damian-warner-eyes-commonwealth-games-as-next-step-toward-la-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diallo falls to De Minaur at Queen's Club, will face Shapovalov next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Alex de Minaur of Australia defeated Montreal's Gabriel Diallo 7-6 (8), 6-3 in first-round action Tuesday at the HSBC Championships in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/diallo-falls-to-de-minaur-at-queens-club-will-face-shapovalov-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/diallo-falls-to-de-minaur-at-queens-club-will-face-shapovalov-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diallo falls to De Minaur at Queen's Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Alex de Minaur of Australia defeated Montreal's Gabriel Diallo 7-6 (8), 6-3 in first-round action Tuesday at the HSBC Championships in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/diallo-falls-to-de-minaur-at-queens-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/diallo-falls-to-de-minaur-at-queens-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family, friends of Canada's World Cup team relishing the opportunity to watch them at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many of the Canadian players&rsquo; families, the opportunity to have so many family members watching together in person is not always possible, particularly if the players play in other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/family-friends-of-canadas-world-cup-team-relishing-the-opportunity-to-watch-them-at-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/family-friends-of-canadas-world-cup-team-relishing-the-opportunity-to-watch-them-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Tortorella will not return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Tortorella will not return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding them to the Stanley Cup Final on an interim basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBC will no longer show NHL games as sublicense with rights-holder Rogers Sportsnet ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL will no longer be shown on CBC after it and national rights-holder Rogers Sportsnet were unable to come to agreement on a new sublicensing deal that would have allowed the public broadcaster to air games on its Saturday program Hockey Night in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cbc-will-no-longer-show-nhl-games-as-sublicense-with-rights-holder-rogers-sportsnet-ends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cbc-will-no-longer-show-nhl-games-as-sublicense-with-rights-holder-rogers-sportsnet-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBC will no longer air NHL games in 'end of an era' as broadcast deal expires]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC will no longer broadcast NHL hockey games after it and national rights-holder Rogers Sportsnet were unable to come to agreement on a new sublicensing deal that would have allowed the public broadcaster to air games on its Saturday program Hockey Night in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cbc-will-no-longer-air-nhl-games-in-end-of-an-era-as-broadcast-deal-expires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cbc-will-no-longer-air-nhl-games-in-end-of-an-era-as-broadcast-deal-expires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figure skater Tessa Virtue to make off-ice dance debut at Fall for Dance North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Tessa Virtue ever put on a pair of skates, she was a dancer. This October, she's returning to her first love with an off-ice performance at Fall for Dance North, one of Canada's largest dance festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/figure-skater-tessa-virtue-to-make-off-ice-dance-debut-at-fall-for-dance-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/figure-skater-tessa-virtue-to-make-off-ice-dance-debut-at-fall-for-dance-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams are bringing their doubles partnership back at Wimbledon. The All England Club announced a doubles wild card invitation on Tuesday for the sisters to the tournament which starts in less than two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-and-venus-williams-to-play-doubles-together-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-and-venus-williams-to-play-doubles-together-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran coach says team ordered out of U.S. immediately after draw with New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night in Inglewood, Calif.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-coach-says-team-ordered-out-of-us-immediately-after-draw-with-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-coach-says-team-ordered-out-of-us-immediately-after-draw-with-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana takes Thomas Partey's World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose bid to enter Canada for the World Cup was denied over rape and sexual assault charges in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghana-takes-thomas-parteys-world-cup-entry-fight-with-canada-to-federal-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghana-takes-thomas-parteys-world-cup-entry-fight-with-canada-to-federal-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which version of Jesse Marsch can ignite a cold Jonathan David?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victory over Qatar on Thursday will virtually guarantee that Canada will advance to its first men&rsquo;s World Cup knockout round, the newly sprawling Round of 32; after Qatar&rsquo;s shock draw against Switzerland last Saturday, winning the group is also within Canada&rsquo;s reach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/which-version-of-jesse-marsch-can-ignite-a-cold-jonathan-david/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/which-version-of-jesse-marsch-can-ignite-a-cold-jonathan-david/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada captain Alphonso Davies appears unlikely to play against Qatar on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite head coach Jesse Marsch&rsquo;s earlier assertions that Canada captain Alphonso Davies was close to fitness, he almost certainly won&rsquo;t play Thursday against Qatar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-appears-unlikely-to-play-against-qatar-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-appears-unlikely-to-play-against-qatar-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 'cheat code': Why Abbey Murphy is the most unique prospect of PWHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[American forward Abbey Murph blends toughness with game-breaking skill. Those attributes should serve her well as she's expected to be selected in the top three at the PWHL draft on Wednesday in Detroit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-cheat-code-why-abbey-murphy-is-the-most-unique-prospect-of-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-cheat-code-why-abbey-murphy-is-the-most-unique-prospect-of-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup contender Spain and Cape Verde play to surprising scoreless draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cape Verde play Spain, one of the favourites to win the World Cup, to a 0-0 draw on Monday. The first scoreless match is the biggest shock of the tournament so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-contender-spain-and-cape-verde-play-to-surprising-scoreless-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-contender-spain-and-cape-verde-play-to-surprising-scoreless-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Greatest moment of my life': Winnipeg's Seth Jarvis gets his name on Stanley Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winnipeg Jets didn't get a sniff at the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs but the city, the province and the team were well-represented nonetheless when Lord Stanley's mug was raised Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/greatest-moment-of-my-life-winnipegs-seth-jarvis-gets-his-name-on-stanley-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/greatest-moment-of-my-life-winnipegs-seth-jarvis-gets-his-name-on-stanley-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She outworks everyone': Inside the rise of top PWHL prospect Caroline Harvey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American defender was MVP at the Olympic tournament this past February. Now, she's likely to start her pro career in Vancouver, where the Goldeneyes have the first-overall pick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/she-outworks-everyone-inside-the-rise-of-top-pwhl-prospect-caroline-harvey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/she-outworks-everyone-inside-the-rise-of-top-pwhl-prospect-caroline-harvey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricanes capture 1st Stanley Cup title in 20 years after shutout win over Golden Knights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes captured their first Stanley Cup in 20 years after defeating the Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final Sunday night in Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hurricanes-capture-1st-stanley-cup-title-in-20-years-after-shutout-win-over-golden-knights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hurricanes-capture-1st-stanley-cup-title-in-20-years-after-shutout-win-over-golden-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey claims 5-set win over Canadian men in Volleyball Nations League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada dropped a 3-2 decision (11-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-14, 8-15) to Turkey in Volleyball Nations League (VNL) action on Sunday. The defeat marked the second straight five-set match for the Canadian men, who lost to the United States on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/turkey-claims-5-set-win-over-canadian-men-in-volleyball-nations-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/turkey-claims-5-set-win-over-canadian-men-in-volleyball-nations-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo routed by Atlanta Dream behind Angel Reese's double-double]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Reese had 15 points and 17 rebounds &mdash; which included a career-high 11 offensive, one short of tying the WNBA single-game record &mdash; and the Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 102-77 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-routed-by-atlanta-dream-behind-angel-reeses-double-double/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-routed-by-atlanta-dream-behind-angel-reeses-double-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bud Cauley wins RBC Canadian Open to capture long-awaited 1st PGA Tour tournament title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bud Cauley's long wait is over. The American won the RBC Canadian Open, the men's national golf championship, by two strokes. Cauley had played on the PGA Tour for 15 years without winning a tournament, a span of 239 events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bud-cauley-wins-rbc-canadian-open-to-capture-long-awaited-1st-pga-tour-tournament-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bud-cauley-wins-rbc-canadian-open-to-capture-long-awaited-1st-pga-tour-tournament-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk captures 4th World Triathlon Cup victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk captured a fourth World Triathlon Cup victory Sunday in Huatulco, Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-tyler-mislawchuk-captures-4th-world-triathlon-cup-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-tyler-mislawchuk-captures-4th-world-triathlon-cup-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez and Siegemund fall to Mihalikova and Nicholls at HSBC Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Leylah Fernandez's first WTA doubles title will have to wait. Slovakia's Tereza Mihalikova and Britain's Olivia Nicholls defeated Fernandez and German partner Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-7 (4), 10-5 in the women's doubles final Sunday at the HSBC Championships in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fernandez-and-siegemund-fall-to-mihalikova-and-nicholls-at-hsbc-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fernandez-and-siegemund-fall-to-mihalikova-and-nicholls-at-hsbc-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Cyle Larin finds relaxation &mdash; and a competitive comparison &mdash; at the horse-racing track he grew up at]]></title><description><![CDATA[x]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-cyle-larin-finds-relaxation-mdash-and-a-competitive-comparison-mdash-at-the-horse-racing-track-he-grew-up-at/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-cyle-larin-finds-relaxation-mdash-and-a-competitive-comparison-mdash-at-the-horse-racing-track-he-grew-up-at/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP as Antonelli breaks down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton won his first race since joining Ferrari two years ago while Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli broke down at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, in Montmelo, Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamilton-celebrates-1st-victory-with-ferrari-after-winning-barcelona-gp-as-antonelli-breaks-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamilton-celebrates-1st-victory-with-ferrari-after-winning-barcelona-gp-as-antonelli-breaks-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP, Antonelli breaks down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton won his first race since joining Ferrari two years ago while Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli broke down at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, in Montmelo, Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamilton-celebrates-1st-victory-with-ferrari-after-winning-barcelona-gp-antonelli-breaks-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamilton-celebrates-1st-victory-with-ferrari-after-winning-barcelona-gp-antonelli-breaks-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacDonald drives Odds On Mr Mamba to win in $1-million North America Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[After guiding both Odds On Mr Mamba and Sweet Lovin Lou to wins in their respective elimination races last weekend, MacDonald had to decide which one he'd drive in the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/macdonald-drives-odds-on-mr-mamba-to-win-in-1-million-north-america-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/macdonald-drives-odds-on-mr-mamba-to-win-in-1-million-north-america-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup might not unite the world, but it does offer chance to view things through someone else's eyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its worst, the World Cup is hard to like. It&rsquo;s a crass and obvious exercise in predatory economics. FIFA&rsquo;s leadership knows there is no price that people won&rsquo;t pay for love. But at its best, this glorious league of nations is the world&rsquo;s biggest empathy machine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-might-not-unite-the-world-but-it-does-offer-chance-to-view-things-through-someone-elses-eyes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-might-not-unite-the-world-but-it-does-offer-chance-to-view-things-through-someone-elses-eyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Surreal': New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in 53 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/surreal-new-york-knicks-win-nba-championship-for-first-time-in-53-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/surreal-new-york-knicks-win-nba-championship-for-first-time-in-53-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Knicks top San Antonio Spurs to win NBA title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/new-york-knicks-top-san-antonio-spurs-to-win-nba-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/new-york-knicks-top-san-antonio-spurs-to-win-nba-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinicius Junior goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinicius Junior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup in East Rutherford, N.J.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brazil-rallies-for-1-1-draw-against-morocco-in-its-world-cup-opener-behind-vinicius-junior-goal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brazil-rallies-for-1-1-draw-against-morocco-in-its-world-cup-opener-behind-vinicius-junior-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. rallies from 2 sets down to beat Canadian men in Volleyball Nations League match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States spotted Canada a two-set lead then stormed back to win the Volleyball Nations League men's match on Saturday, winning the fifth and deciding set 15-11 in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-rallies-from-2-sets-down-to-beat-canadian-men-in-volleyball-nations-league-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-rallies-from-2-sets-down-to-beat-canadian-men-in-volleyball-nations-league-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suber takes 3rd-round lead at Canadian Open; Canada's Yellamaraju 3 shots back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Suber birdied the 18th hole at TPC Toronto to take a one-stroke lead over the field at the RBC Canadian Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/suber-takes-3rd-round-lead-at-canadian-open-canadas-yellamaraju-3-shots-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/suber-takes-3rd-round-lead-at-canadian-open-canadas-yellamaraju-3-shots-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Suber takes 3rd-round lead at Canadian Open; Sudarshan Yellamaraju low Canadian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Suber birdied the 18th hole at TPC Toronto to take a one-stroke lead over the field at the RBC Canadian Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jackson-suber-takes-3rd-round-lead-at-canadian-open-sudarshan-yellamaraju-low-canadian/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jackson-suber-takes-3rd-round-lead-at-canadian-open-sudarshan-yellamaraju-low-canadian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Fernandez, partner Siegemund advance to Queen's Club women's doubles final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Leylah Fernandez and partner Laura Siegemund of Germany advanced to the women's doubles final at the HSBC Championships after another walkover at The Queen's Club in West London on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-fernandez-partner-siegemund-advance-to-queens-club-womens-doubles-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-fernandez-partner-siegemund-advance-to-queens-club-womens-doubles-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada blows 2-set lead, drops Nations League match to U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada could not hold on after taking the first two sets of their Nations League match against the Americans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-blows-2-set-lead-drops-nations-league-match-to-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-blows-2-set-lead-drops-nations-league-match-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL: Montreal at Niagara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the Montreal Alliance and the Niagara River Lions go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-montreal-at-niagara/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:59:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-montreal-at-niagara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA star James Harden arrested in Houston for unlawfully carrying weapon in motor vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested on Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nba-star-james-harden-arrested-in-houston-for-unlawfully-carrying-weapon-in-motor-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nba-star-james-harden-arrested-in-houston-for-unlawfully-carrying-weapon-in-motor-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boualem Khoukhi's goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw Saturday in Group B of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/boualem-khoukhis-goal-on-header-in-stoppage-time-earns-qatar-1-1-world-cup-draw-with-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/boualem-khoukhis-goal-on-header-in-stoppage-time-earns-qatar-1-1-world-cup-draw-with-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I always prove them wrong': Canadian World Cup hero Cyle Larin defiant in face of constant criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was an instantly iconic image: Cyle Larin, two minutes after he first jogged onto the pitch, standing in front of a roaring Toronto Stadium crowd, in the moments after he scored one of the great goals of his life and in Canadian soccer history, with his eyes closed and his fingers in his ears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/i-always-prove-them-wrong-canadian-world-cup-hero-cyle-larin-defiant-in-face-of-constant-criticism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/i-always-prove-them-wrong-canadian-world-cup-hero-cyle-larin-defiant-in-face-of-constant-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup kicks off in Vancouver. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian and Turkish fans have marches to B.C. Place planned ahead of Saturday night's game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-kicks-off-in-vancouver-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-kicks-off-in-vancouver-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana slams Canada’s decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana&rsquo;s government has criticized Canada&rsquo;s &ldquo;extremely unfair&rdquo; decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for his team&rsquo;s World Cup opener while he awaits trial on rape charges, and it threatened legal action in a bid to overturn the refusal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghana-slams-canadas-decision-to-deny-world-cup-visa-for-partey-who-faces-rape-charges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghana-slams-canadas-decision-to-deny-world-cup-visa-for-partey-who-faces-rape-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's White House UFC headliner accused of assault, forced sex, stalking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Pereira, a prominent mixed martial arts fighter set to headline the U.S. president's 80th birthday UFC event at the White House, is facing allegations of violence from two women &mdash; and it isn&rsquo;t the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/trumps-white-house-ufc-headliner-accused-of-assault-forced-sex-stalking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/trumps-white-house-ufc-headliner-accused-of-assault-forced-sex-stalking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid excitement, FIFA World Cup sets off worries over disruptions and safety in host cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns from traffic to littering and over-policing have Canadians in host cities worried about the FIFA World Cup and its effects on local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/amid-excitement-fifa-world-cup-sets-off-worries-over-disruptions-and-safety-in-host-cities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/amid-excitement-fifa-world-cup-sets-off-worries-over-disruptions-and-safety-in-host-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer North: Breaking down Canada's draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soccer North hosts Donnovan Bennett and Amy Walsh discuss Canada's opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the FIFA World Cup and are joined by guest Kyle Bekker from Forge FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/soccer-north-breaking-down-canadas-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/soccer-north-breaking-down-canadas-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night in Inglewood, Calif.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-opens-its-home-world-cup-with-a-dynamic-4-1-victory-over-paraguay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-opens-its-home-world-cup-with-a-dynamic-4-1-victory-over-paraguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonia Citron hits winning jumper at the buzzer as Mystics trip Tempo 86-85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonia Citron scored 17 points and made the winning jumper as time expired, rookie Lauren Betts scored a season-high 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting, and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 86-85 on Friday night in Washington D.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sonia-citron-hits-winning-jumper-at-the-buzzer-as-mystics-trip-tempo-86-85/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sonia-citron-hits-winning-jumper-at-the-buzzer-as-mystics-trip-tempo-86-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly minted U.S. pro Ben James leads Canadian Open through 2 rounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben James, a 23-year-old American, had an eagle on his first hole and didn't slow down in a bogey-free 7-under round on Friday to put him a shot ahead of the field at 10 under overall at the Canadian Open in Caledon, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/newly-minted-us-pro-ben-james-leads-canadian-open-through-2-rounds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/newly-minted-us-pro-ben-james-leads-canadian-open-through-2-rounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alejandro Kirk rejoins Blue Jays while fellow catcher Tyler Heineman DFA'd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays have activated star catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day injured list and made him available for Friday's opener of Toronto's three-game series against the Yankees in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alejandro-kirk-rejoins-blue-jays-while-fellow-catcher-tyler-heineman-dfad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alejandro-kirk-rejoins-blue-jays-while-fellow-catcher-tyler-heineman-dfad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyle Larin's late goal nets Canada historic point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was Canada's first point at a men&rsquo;s World Cup, and if that didn&rsquo;t make the players's day unforgettable enough, they did it at home, in front of a crowd filled with faces they knew and people they could name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cyle-larins-late-goal-nets-canada-historic-point-after-1-1-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cyle-larins-late-goal-nets-canada-historic-point-after-1-1-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning's Nikita Kucherov named NHL MVP for second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, the second such honour of his career after also winning the Hart in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lightnings-nikita-kucherov-named-nhl-mvp-for-second-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lightnings-nikita-kucherov-named-nhl-mvp-for-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for FIFA World Cup amid rape charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in his team's World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to Canada was refused, FIFA said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghanas-thomas-partey-denied-entry-to-canada-for-fifa-world-cup-amid-rape-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghanas-thomas-partey-denied-entry-to-canada-for-fifa-world-cup-amid-rape-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian tennis star Mboko to miss Wimbledon with injured MCL in left knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko says she will miss the rest of the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, with a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-tennis-star-mboko-to-miss-wimbledon-with-injured-mcl-in-left-knee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-tennis-star-mboko-to-miss-wimbledon-with-injured-mcl-in-left-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As rare opening emerges on schedule, Olympic medallists converge at RBC Canadian Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a bit of a weird time for beach volleyball Olympic silver medallists Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson as well as ice-dance bronze medallist Piper Gilles, whose schedules don&rsquo;t typically allow for overlap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/as-rare-opening-emerges-on-schedule-olympic-medallists-converge-at-rbc-canadian-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/as-rare-opening-emerges-on-schedule-olympic-medallists-converge-at-rbc-canadian-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump celebrates 80th birthday with White House cage fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tensions are high as the Trump administration sets up a cage fight under a 28-metre-tall, 600-tonne steel "claw" on the White House Lawn, a $60-million US spectacle to mark both Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/trump-celebrates-80th-birthday-with-white-house-cage-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/trump-celebrates-80th-birthday-with-white-house-cage-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian men defeat Olympic champion France for 1st time in Volleyball Nations League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's men's volleyball team came away with a 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 21-25, 27-25) victory over Olympic champion France in Volleyball Nations League action on Thursday in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-men-defeat-olympic-champion-france-for-1st-time-in-volleyball-nations-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-men-defeat-olympic-champion-france-for-1st-time-in-volleyball-nations-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea's comeback win over the Czechia at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hwang-in-beom-sparks-south-koreas-comeback-win-over-the-czechia-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hwang-in-beom-sparks-south-koreas-comeback-win-over-the-czechia-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Svechnikov pots a pair as Hurricanes fend off Golden Knights to claim 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday night to move within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/svechnikov-pots-a-pair-as-hurricanes-fend-off-golden-knights-to-claim-3-2-lead-in-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/svechnikov-pots-a-pair-as-hurricanes-fend-off-golden-knights-to-claim-3-2-lead-in-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricanes top Golden Knights in Game 5, move within a win of the Stanley Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday night to move within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hurricanes-top-golden-knights-in-game-5-move-within-a-win-of-the-stanley-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hurricanes-top-golden-knights-in-game-5-move-within-a-win-of-the-stanley-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theegala among handful of co-leaders at 6 under after opening round of RBC Canadian Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four golfers stormed up the leaderboard to join Sahith Theegala in a five-way tie for first after one round of the RBC Canadian Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/theegala-among-handful-of-co-leaders-at-6-under-after-opening-round-of-rbc-canadian-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/theegala-among-handful-of-co-leaders-at-6-under-after-opening-round-of-rbc-canadian-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Matthew Anderson has late surge to the top of RBC Canadian Open leaderboard in opening round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Anderson, from nearby Mississauga, Ont., fired a 6-under 64 in the last group of the day at the RBC Canadian Open to finish Thursday's first round in a six-way tie atop the leaderboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-matthew-anderson-has-late-surge-to-the-top-of-rbc-canadian-open-leaderboard-in-opening-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-matthew-anderson-has-late-surge-to-the-top-of-rbc-canadian-open-leaderboard-in-opening-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about Canada's World Cup team]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the Canadian team ahead of its World Cup opener on Friday in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-to-know-about-canadas-world-cup-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-to-know-about-canadas-world-cup-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico scores early, late in shutout win over South Africa in red card-filled World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juli&aacute;n Quinones and Raul Jime&ntilde;ez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup on Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament in Mexico City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mexico-scores-early-late-in-shutout-win-over-south-africa-in-red-card-filled-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mexico-scores-early-late-in-shutout-win-over-south-africa-in-red-card-filled-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We are ready to get after this': Canada eager to open World Cup Friday against Bosnia and Herzegovina]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s still hard to imagine, even though we&rsquo;re now only hours from kickoff rather than months or years away. Canada was awarded co-hosting duties for this summer&rsquo;s World Cup in 2018. On Friday afternoon, the first game in Toronto will finally be played.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-are-ready-to-get-after-this-canada-eager-to-open-world-cup-friday-against-bosnia-and-herzegovina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-are-ready-to-get-after-this-canada-eager-to-open-world-cup-friday-against-bosnia-and-herzegovina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada men fall 3-2 to Germany in Volleyball Nations League opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's men's volleyball team opened its Volleyball Nations League season with a 3-2 (24-26, 25-19, 20-25, 25-21, 15-13) loss to Germany on Wednesday in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-men-fall-3-2-to-germany-in-volleyball-nations-league-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-men-fall-3-2-to-germany-in-volleyball-nations-league-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleet bring back 4-time Olympian Susanna Tapani, Torrent keep Julia Gosling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susanna Tapani is staying put in Boston, and the Seattle Torrent have retained fellow forward Julia Gosling in opening the next phase of the PWHL's expansion process on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fleet-bring-back-4-time-olympian-susanna-tapani-torrent-keep-julia-gosling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fleet-bring-back-4-time-olympian-susanna-tapani-torrent-keep-julia-gosling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks men's 110-metre hurdles world record in 12.75 seconds at NCAA championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auburn junior Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the world record in the men&rsquo;s 110-metre hurdles at 12.75 seconds Wednesday in the semifinal round on Day 1 of the NCAA outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Ore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jakobe-tharp-breaks-mens-110-metre-hurdles-world-record-in-1275-seconds-at-ncaa-championships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jakobe-tharp-breaks-mens-110-metre-hurdles-world-record-in-1275-seconds-at-ncaa-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports's latest overlap with politics demonstrates it isn't the unifying force we're told it is]]></title><description><![CDATA[The capacity Madison Square Garden crowd's overwhelmingly negative reaction to 10 seconds of Donald Trump prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals offered a sobering reality check on the limits of sports' unifying powers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sportss-latest-overlap-with-politics-demonstrates-it-isnt-the-unifying-force-were-told-it-is/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sportss-latest-overlap-with-politics-demonstrates-it-isnt-the-unifying-force-were-told-it-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams's comeback at Queen's Club ends after injury to Canada's Mboko]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams's much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the draw on Thursday because of a knee injury she sustained in a singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williamss-comeback-at-queens-club-ends-after-injury-to-canadas-mboko/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williamss-comeback-at-queens-club-ends-after-injury-to-canadas-mboko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams' comeback at Queen's Club ends after injury to Canada's Mboko]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the draw on Thursday because of a knee injury she sustained in a singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-comeback-at-queens-club-ends-after-injury-to-canadas-mboko/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-comeback-at-queens-club-ends-after-injury-to-canadas-mboko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down, take 3-1 NBA Finals lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks came from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the finals on OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/knicks-complete-record-rally-from-29-points-down-take-3-1-nba-finals-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/knicks-complete-record-rally-from-29-points-down-take-3-1-nba-finals-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brittney Sykes leads Tempo to OT win over Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittney Sykes scorched the last-place Connecticut Sun, matching her career high of 38 points in the Toronto Tempo's 106-102 overtime win at home on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brittney-sykes-leads-tempo-to-ot-win-over-sun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brittney-sykes-leads-tempo-to-ot-win-over-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Scherzer happy with health but not with loss after milestone strikeout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer came off the injured list and promptly reached another milestone. The Toronto pitcher reached 3,500 strikeouts when he caught Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph changeup to begin the game Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-scherzer-happy-with-health-but-not-with-loss-after-milestone-strikeout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-scherzer-happy-with-health-but-not-with-loss-after-milestone-strikeout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Led by Sudarshan Yellamaraju, a new wave of Canadian golf talent lands at national open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-four-year-old Sudarshan Yellamaraju is set to compete in his second RBC Canadian Open beginning Thursday at TPC Toronto in Caledon, Ont. Now, the Indian-born golfer residing in Mississauga, Ont., is the top Canadian in the season-long FedEx Cup standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/led-by-sudarshan-yellamaraju-a-new-wave-of-canadian-golf-talent-lands-at-national-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/led-by-sudarshan-yellamaraju-a-new-wave-of-canadian-golf-talent-lands-at-national-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runner Marco Arop, shot putter Sarah Mitton collect 3rd-place finishes at Bislett Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a season devoid of a World Athletics Championships and Olympics, Cooper Lutkenhaus is demonstrating he&rsquo;s the man to beat over 800 metres outdoors after capturing a world indoor title in March. The 17-year-old American won his second race in three days, defeating 2024 Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi and silver medallist Marco Arop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/runner-marco-arop-shot-putter-sarah-mitton-collect-3rd-place-finishes-at-bislett-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/runner-marco-arop-shot-putter-sarah-mitton-collect-3rd-place-finishes-at-bislett-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied U.S. entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday "if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-president-defends-world-cup-ticket-prices-says-fans-should-chill-about-ref-denied-us-entry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-president-defends-world-cup-ticket-prices-says-fans-should-chill-about-ref-denied-us-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players' union wants NHL to investigate Mike Babcock if Oilers want to hire him: AP sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL Players' Association has asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock's ill-fated tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets before Edmonton or any other NHL team can hire him as coach, two people with knowledge of the discussions said Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/players-union-wants-nhl-to-investigate-mike-babcock-if-oilers-want-to-hire-him-ap-sources/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/players-union-wants-nhl-to-investigate-mike-babcock-if-oilers-want-to-hire-him-ap-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Canadian Luc de Fougerolles relying on self-belief in advance of possible World Cup debut on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[If one of Canada&rsquo;s men encapsulates how quickly fortunes can turn in the game and in life, it&rsquo;s 20-year-old Luc de Fougerolles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/young-canadian-luc-de-fougerolles-relying-on-self-belief-in-advance-of-possible-world-cup-debut-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/young-canadian-luc-de-fougerolles-relying-on-self-belief-in-advance-of-possible-world-cup-debut-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 World Athletics Wanda Diamond League - Oslo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The star-studded Diamond League tour rolls through Norway's capital city on the latest stop of the track and field circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-world-athletics-wanda-diamond-league-oslo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:43:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-world-athletics-wanda-diamond-league-oslo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Victoria Mboko exits Queen's Club singles match in 2nd set after fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Victoria Mboko withdrew from her first-round match at the HSBC Championships on Wednesday after appearing to sustain an injury during the second set.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-victoria-mboko-exits-queens-club-singles-match-in-2nd-set-after-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-victoria-mboko-exits-queens-club-singles-match-in-2nd-set-after-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brother of PWHL Detroit GM Manon Rhéaume named Toronto Sceptres head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NHL player Pascal Rh&eacute;aume was named head coach of the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday, the second member of his family to join the PWHL this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brother-of-pwhl-detroit-gm-manon-rhaume-named-toronto-sceptres-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brother-of-pwhl-detroit-gm-manon-rhaume-named-toronto-sceptres-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs draft 2nd ever female player into the Ontario Hockey League]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brantford Bulldogs made Ontario Hockey League (OHL) history this week by selecting goaltender Sophie Jovanovic in the league's U18 Priority Selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brantford-bulldogs-draft-2nd-ever-female-player-into-the-ontario-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brantford-bulldogs-draft-2nd-ever-female-player-into-the-ontario-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the stars coming to Vancouver for the FIFA World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of soccer&rsquo;s biggest names could take the field in Vancouver during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with stars from Canada, Belgium, Egypt, Turkey, and Switzerland named in squads for matches at BC Place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/who-are-the-stars-coming-to-vancouver-for-the-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/who-are-the-stars-coming-to-vancouver-for-the-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTE ruins lives but can’t be confirmed until you’re dead. Canadian scientists are trying to change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former soldier Brendan Hynes thinks he has CTE, but the devastating brain disease can&rsquo;t be confirmed until after someone&rsquo;s dead. Could cutting-edge Canadian research be the solution?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cte-ruins-lives-but-cant-be-confirmed-until-youre-dead-canadian-scientists-are-trying-to-change-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cte-ruins-lives-but-cant-be-confirmed-until-youre-dead-canadian-scientists-are-trying-to-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonis scores hat trick as Canada crushes Costa Rica 6-0 in women's friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janine Sonis scored three goals, including one on a penalty in the 54th minute, and Canada women's soccer team defeated host Costa Rica 6-0 in an international friendly in Cartago on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sonis-scores-hat-trick-as-canada-crushes-costa-rica-6-0-in-womens-friendly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sonis-scores-hat-trick-as-canada-crushes-costa-rica-6-0-in-womens-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staal scores twice to help Hurricanes beat Golden Knights, level Stanley Cup final at 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach at 6:32 of the third period to put the Carolina Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory on Tuesday night over the Vegas Golden Knights and even the Stanley Cup Final after four games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/staal-scores-twice-to-help-hurricanes-beat-golden-knights-level-stanley-cup-final-at-2-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/staal-scores-twice-to-help-hurricanes-beat-golden-knights-level-stanley-cup-final-at-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosnia-Herzegovina preparing to face Davies-less Canada in World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikola Vasilj knows all about Alphonso Davies. The Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper plied his trade in Germany's top division over the last two seasons. Davies is continuing to work back from a hamstring injury as one of the tournament co-hosts prepare to face the Bosnians on home soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bosnia-herzegovina-preparing-to-face-davies-less-canada-in-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bosnia-herzegovina-preparing-to-face-davies-less-canada-in-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting a foundation: What we've learned about the PWHL's 4 newest expansion teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[New PWHL teams in Hamilton, Detroit, Las Vegas and San Jose each signed five players as foundational players this week. The expansion teams will begin play next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/setting-a-foundation-what-weve-learned-about-the-pwhls-4-newest-expansion-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/setting-a-foundation-what-weve-learned-about-the-pwhls-4-newest-expansion-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup primer: Favourites, darkhorses and other stuff to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the 2026 World Cup, where defending champion Argentina and co-host Canada are among the 48 nations competing in soccer's biggest event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-primer-favourites-darkhorses-and-other-stuff-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-primer-favourites-darkhorses-and-other-stuff-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer survivor Trey Mancini completes MLB comeback with 3 hits in start for Angels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels first baseman Trey Mancini, a cancer survivor and former Baltimore slugger, had three hits in his first major league game since 2023 on Monday night in a 5-4 loss to the visiting Houston Astros in 10 innings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cancer-survivor-trey-mancini-completes-mlb-comeback-with-3-hits-in-start-for-angels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cancer-survivor-trey-mancini-completes-mlb-comeback-with-3-hits-in-start-for-angels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams makes winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Canada's Mboko]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams made a winning return at Queen's Club on Tuesday. The 44-year-old Williams showed she still has plenty of her trademark power, hitting service winners as she teamed up with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko to win their opening doubles match at the grass-court tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-makes-winning-comeback-in-doubles-at-queens-club-with-canadas-mboko/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-makes-winning-comeback-in-doubles-at-queens-club-with-canadas-mboko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 17, American Miles Russell qualifies for U.S. Open with Tiger Woods's son as caddie]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Miles Russell was among two 17-year-olds who earned a spot in the U.S. Open on Monday. Still to be determined was whether Russell brings his caddie from the 36-hole qualifier, the son of three-time champion Tiger Woods, to Shinnecock Hills next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/at-17-american-miles-russell-qualifies-for-us-open-with-tiger-woodss-son-as-caddie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/at-17-american-miles-russell-qualifies-for-us-open-with-tiger-woodss-son-as-caddie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada vs Bosnia World Cup preview &amp; Olivia Smith reflects on historic Arsenal season]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Soccer North, we break down Canada's upcoming World Cup game against Bosnia and Herzegovina and discuss what Jesse Marsch and the Canadian men's national team need to accomplish before the tournament begins. Plus, Canadian star Olivia Smith joins the show to reflect on her historic first season with Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-vs-bosnia-world-cup-preview-amp-olivia-smith-reflects-on-historic-arsenal-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-vs-bosnia-world-cup-preview-amp-olivia-smith-reflects-on-historic-arsenal-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayden Nelson replaces injured midfielder Marcelo Flores on Canada World Cup roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayden Nelson is replacing injured midfielder Marcelo Flores on Canada's roster at the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jayden-nelson-replaces-injured-midfielder-marcelo-flores-on-canada-world-cup-roster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jayden-nelson-replaces-injured-midfielder-marcelo-flores-on-canada-world-cup-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After winning Walter Cup, the Victoire are saying goodbye to some key players]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the PWHL adding four teams &mdash; Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose &mdash; existing teams like the Walter Cup champions Montreal Victoire are having to bid farewell to some key contributors as part of the league's expansion process. So far, for the Victoire, that means losing Erin Ambrose, Hayley Scamurra and Nicole Gosling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-winning-walter-cup-the-victoire-are-saying-goodbye-to-some-key-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-winning-walter-cup-the-victoire-are-saying-goodbye-to-some-key-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabriel Diallo falls in opener, ending Canadian's Libema Open title defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Gabriel Diallo, the defending champion, dropped his opening match at the Libema Open grass-court tournament Tuesday, falling 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 to France's Adrian Mannarino.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gabriel-diallo-falls-in-opener-ending-canadians-libema-open-title-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gabriel-diallo-falls-in-opener-ending-canadians-libema-open-title-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to 115-111 win that cuts Knicks' NBA Finals lead to 2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victor-wembanyama-carries-spurs-to-115-111-win-that-cuts-knicks-nba-finals-lead-to-2-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victor-wembanyama-carries-spurs-to-115-111-win-that-cuts-knicks-nba-finals-lead-to-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos, nerves and excitement: How one PWHL player navigated expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goaltender Kayle Osborne, who played the last 2 seasons with New York, is one of PWHL Hamilton's five foundational players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/chaos-nerves-and-excitement-how-one-pwhl-player-navigated-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/chaos-nerves-and-excitement-how-one-pwhl-player-navigated-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup ref denied entry to the U.S. was about to make history for Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently cut from the tournament by FIFA was set to make history for his country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-ref-denied-entry-to-the-us-was-about-to-make-history-for-somalia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-ref-denied-entry-to-the-us-was-about-to-make-history-for-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somali referee Omar Artan won't officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/somali-referee-wont-officiate-in-world-cup-after-being-denied-entry-into-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/somali-referee-wont-officiate-in-world-cup-after-being-denied-entry-into-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of World Cup tickets are still unsold, but one expert says prices could fall 'dramatically']]></title><description><![CDATA[Many fans have complained online about being priced out from Toronto World Cup games while hundreds of tickets remains unsold. But with resale prices dropping and one World Cup expert saying unsold ticket prices must go down if FIFA wants to fill its stadiums, fans could have a chance to snag last-minute seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hundreds-of-world-cup-tickets-are-still-unsold-but-one-expert-says-prices-could-fall-dramatically/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hundreds-of-world-cup-tickets-are-still-unsold-but-one-expert-says-prices-could-fall-dramatically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More injury concerns for Canada as key defender Bombito's status 'day-to-day']]></title><description><![CDATA[The status of Moise Bombito, Canada&rsquo;s best central defender and the heart of the team&rsquo;s grandest aspirations at its first home World Cup, remains a strange kind of uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/more-injury-concerns-for-canada-as-key-defender-bombitos-status-day-to-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/more-injury-concerns-for-canada-as-key-defender-bombitos-status-day-to-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors extend GM Bobby Webster's deal, promote him to executive vice-president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors have signed general manager Bobby Webster to a multi-year extension and promoted him to executive vice-president, the NBA club announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-extend-gm-bobby-websters-deal-promote-him-to-executive-vice-president/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-extend-gm-bobby-websters-deal-promote-him-to-executive-vice-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No mention of Russia in 2027 IIHF listing of groupings for men's hockey worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced the groups for next year's men's world championship without listing Russia, after last month saying the country's eligibility would be decided "on an event-by-event basis."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-mention-of-russia-in-2027-iihf-listing-of-groupings-for-mens-hockey-worlds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-mention-of-russia-in-2027-iihf-listing-of-groupings-for-mens-hockey-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver ranked best World Cup host city by Sports Illustrated, Toronto No. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-ranked-best-world-cup-host-city-by-sports-illustrated-toronto-no-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-ranked-best-world-cup-host-city-by-sports-illustrated-toronto-no-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen recovering in hospital after again collapsing during match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Eriksen is "in good spirits" and expected to leave the hospital soon after collapsing on the field again playing for Denmark, the national team's physician said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/danish-soccer-player-christian-eriksen-recovering-in-hospital-after-again-collapsing-during-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/danish-soccer-player-christian-eriksen-recovering-in-hospital-after-again-collapsing-during-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark-Ukraine friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but he was conscious, the Danish Football Federation said in a social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/danish-soccer-player-christian-eriksen-collapses-during-denmark-ukraine-friendly/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/danish-soccer-player-christian-eriksen-collapses-during-denmark-ukraine-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams not ruling out a singles return ahead of her doubles comeback at Queen's Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis great Serena Williams is not ruling out a return to singles competition but suggested Sunday it's not imminent ahead of her doubles comeback in the sport she dominated for two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-not-ruling-out-a-singles-return-ahead-of-her-doubles-comeback-at-queens-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-not-ruling-out-a-singles-return-ahead-of-her-doubles-comeback-at-queens-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev wins the French Open to finally earn a 1st Grand Slam title]]></title><description><![CDATA[German Alexander &zwnj;Zverev beat Italy's &#8203;Flavio Cobolli &#8203;6-1 4-6 6-4 &#8203;6-7(5) 6-1 to win &zwnj;the French Open and claim his maiden &zwnj;Grand Slam title on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alexander-zverev-wins-the-french-open-to-finally-earn-a-1st-grand-slam-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alexander-zverev-wins-the-french-open-to-finally-earn-a-1st-grand-slam-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev wins the French Open to earn long-awaited 1st Grand Slam title]]></title><description><![CDATA[German Alexander &zwnj;Zverev beat Italy's &#8203;Flavio Cobolli &#8203;6-1 4-6 6-4 &#8203;6-7(5) 6-1 to win &zwnj;the French Open and claim his maiden &zwnj;Grand Slam title on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alexander-zverev-wins-the-french-open-to-earn-long-awaited-1st-grand-slam-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alexander-zverev-wins-the-french-open-to-earn-long-awaited-1st-grand-slam-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL Hamilton signs former Ottawa forward Emily Clark to 2-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[PWHL Hamilton has signed forward Emily Clark to a two-year contract, the expansion franchise announced Sunday. Clark, who was under contract with Ottawa through 2027-28, joins PWHL Hamilton on a new deal through the same period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-former-ottawa-forward-emily-clark-to-2-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-former-ottawa-forward-emily-clark-to-2-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco GP to extend his victory streak, F1 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli's rise to the top of Formula 1 continued in bizarre circumstances as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver won a much-delayed Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mercedes-kimi-antonelli-wins-delayed-monaco-gp-to-extend-his-victory-streak-f1-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mercedes-kimi-antonelli-wins-delayed-monaco-gp-to-extend-his-victory-streak-f1-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers' superstar captain Connor McDavid wins Ted Lindsay Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid has been named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for a<br />
record-tying fifth time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-superstar-captain-connor-mcdavid-wins-ted-lindsay-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-superstar-captain-connor-mcdavid-wins-ted-lindsay-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers' superstar captain Connor McDavid wins 5th Ted Lindsay Award, tying Gretzky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid has been named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for a<br />
record-tying fifth time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-superstar-captain-connor-mcdavid-wins-5th-ted-lindsay-award-tying-gretzky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-superstar-captain-connor-mcdavid-wins-5th-ted-lindsay-award-tying-gretzky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Sarah Mitton finishes 3rd in women's shot put at Stockholm Diamond League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Sarah Mitton secured a third place finish in the women's shot put at a Diamond League event in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sarah-mitton-finishes-3rd-in-womens-shot-put-at-stockholm-diamond-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sarah-mitton-finishes-3rd-in-womens-shot-put-at-stockholm-diamond-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Sarah Mitton finishes 3rd at Stockholm Diamond League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Sarah Mitton secured a third place finish in the women's shot put at a Diamond League event in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sarah-mitton-finishes-3rd-at-stockholm-diamond-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sarah-mitton-finishes-3rd-at-stockholm-diamond-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Sarah Mitton 3rd in women's shot put at Stockholm Diamond League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Sarah Mitton secured a third-place finish in women's shot put at a Diamond League event in Stockholm on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sarah-mitton-3rd-in-womens-shot-put-at-stockholm-diamond-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sarah-mitton-3rd-in-womens-shot-put-at-stockholm-diamond-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Lai makes history with POLYTRON Indonesia Open 2026 title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Lai etched his name into Canadian badminton history on Sunday, becoming the first Canadian ever to win a BWF World Tour Super 1000 tournament with a commanding 21-19, 21-8 victory over Indonesia&rsquo;s Jonatan Christie in the men&rsquo;s singles final of the POLYTRON Indonesia Open 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victor-lai-makes-history-with-polytron-indonesia-open-2026-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victor-lai-makes-history-with-polytron-indonesia-open-2026-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women edged by New Zealand in rugby sevens semifinal in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian women's rugby sevens team fell 19-17 to New Zealand in the Cup semifinals of the world championship series in Bordeaux, France on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-edged-by-new-zealand-in-rugby-sevens-semifinal-in-france/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-edged-by-new-zealand-in-rugby-sevens-semifinal-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women claim bronze in rugby sevens in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada secured the bronze medal with a hard-fought 21-19 victory over the United States in the third place playoff of the world championship series in Bordeaux, France on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-claim-bronze-in-rugby-sevens-in-france/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-claim-bronze-in-rugby-sevens-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian volleyball women bounce France in front of North American record crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record North American crowd watched Canada rebound from an opening set loss to bounce back and beat France in women's Volleyball Nations League play at Centre Videotron on Saturday in Quebec City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-volleyball-women-bounce-france-in-front-of-north-american-record-crowd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-volleyball-women-bounce-france-in-front-of-north-american-record-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in double OT to take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shea Theodore scored at 5:38 of the second overtime, avoiding what could have been a potentially devastating loss for the Golden Knights after they blew a four-goal lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/golden-knights-beat-hurricanes-5-4-in-double-ot-to-take-a-2-1-lead-in-the-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/golden-knights-beat-hurricanes-5-4-in-double-ot-to-take-a-2-1-lead-in-the-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A friend's death at the 2022 World Cup, and what grief can teach us]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his new book, Legs Hearts Minds: Loss and Its Remedies, award-winning sports journalist Chris Jones tells the story of how his life detonated &mdash; and how an improbable English soccer team helped keep him alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-friends-death-at-the-2022-world-cup-and-what-grief-can-teach-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-friends-death-at-the-2022-world-cup-and-what-grief-can-teach-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL: Saskatoon at Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the Saskatoon Mamba and the Vancouver Bandits go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-saskatoon-at-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-saskatoon-at-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada moves to a 2-1 record after solid win over France in Volleyball Women’s Nations League]]></title><description><![CDATA[After defeating U.S., Canada has now defeated France 3-1 Saturday at the FIVB Volleyball Women&rsquo;s Nations League tournament in Quebec City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-moves-to-a-2-1-record-after-solid-win-over-france-in-volleyball-womens-nations-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-moves-to-a-2-1-record-after-solid-win-over-france-in-volleyball-womens-nations-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL: Calgary at Scarborough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the Calgary Surge and the Scarborough Shooting Stars go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-calgary-at-scarborough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-calgary-at-scarborough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Camryn Rogers wins hammer throw event at Lone Star Grand Prix, extending unbeaten streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Camryn Rogers was victorious in women's hammer throw at the Lone Star Grand Prix in Texas on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-camryn-rogers-wins-hammer-throw-event-at-lone-star-grand-prix-extending-unbeaten-streak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-camryn-rogers-wins-hammer-throw-event-at-lone-star-grand-prix-extending-unbeaten-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Sabres captain, GM Gerry Meehan dead at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Buffalo Sabres winger and general manager Gerry Meehan has died at the age of 79. The Sabres announced Meehan's death on their website and social media channels Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-sabres-captain-gm-gerry-meehan-dead-at-79/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-sabres-captain-gm-gerry-meehan-dead-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League: Canada vs France - Quebec City, CAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Canada and France face off from the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League stop in Quebec City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-womens-volleyball-nations-league-canada-vs-france-quebec-city-can/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-womens-volleyball-nations-league-canada-vs-france-quebec-city-can/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 World Athletics Continental Tour - Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's top track and field stars head to the "Lone Star State" for the latest stop on the 2026 World Athletics Continental Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-world-athletics-continental-tour-texas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:49:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-world-athletics-continental-tour-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women beat Fiji to set up semifinal against New Zealand at rugby 7s event in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian women's rugby sevens squad advanced to the Cup semifinals at the HSBC SVNS Series stop with a 29-14 win over Fiji on Saturday in Bordeaux, France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-beat-fiji-to-set-up-semifinal-against-new-zealand-at-rugby-7s-event-in-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-beat-fiji-to-set-up-semifinal-against-new-zealand-at-rugby-7s-event-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL Hamilton signs forward Alina Müller, defender Nicole Gosling to 3-year contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton continued to add foundational players Saturday in PWHL expansion with the signing of Swiss star Alina M&uuml;ller and Canadian defender Nicole Gosling to three-year contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-forward-alina-mller-defender-nicole-gosling-to-3-year-contracts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-forward-alina-mller-defender-nicole-gosling-to-3-year-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning's Vasilevskiy wins 2nd Vezina Trophy as NHL's best goaltender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lightnings-vasilevskiy-wins-2nd-vezina-trophy-as-nhls-best-goaltender/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lightnings-vasilevskiy-wins-2nd-vezina-trophy-as-nhls-best-goaltender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey icon, Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin gets honorary doctorate from Bishop's University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off winning the Walter Cup with the Montreal Victoire, three-time Olympic gold medallist Marie-Philip Poulin continues to add to her list of achievements. On Saturday, she received an honorary doctorate from Bishop's University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-icon-victoire-captain-marie-philip-poulin-gets-honorary-doctorate-from-bishops-university/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-icon-victoire-captain-marie-philip-poulin-gets-honorary-doctorate-from-bishops-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim 1st Grand Slam title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam tennis title by beating Poland's Maja Chwali&#324;ska on Saturday in the French Open women's singles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mirra-andreeva-wins-french-open-to-claim-1st-grand-slam-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mirra-andreeva-wins-french-open-to-claim-1st-grand-slam-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London, Ont., hockey star Nicole Gosling is 'riding the high' of PWHL win]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her first season playing professional hockey, London's hometown hero Nicole Gosling came out on top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/london-ont-hockey-star-nicole-gosling-is-riding-the-high-of-pwhl-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/london-ont-hockey-star-nicole-gosling-is-riding-the-high-of-pwhl-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada plays Ireland to 1-1 draw in final tune-up before FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite being the better side most the evening, No. 30 Canada surrendered a first-half lead and played to a disappointing 1-1 draw against lower-ranked Ireland in its final tune-up before the global showcase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-plays-ireland-to-1-1-draw-in-final-tune-up-before-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-plays-ireland-to-1-1-draw-in-final-tune-up-before-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wemby misses at the end, Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York's Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left after a turnover by San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama moments earlier, then Wembanyama missed a jumper at the end of the Knicks' 105-104 win over the Spurs on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wemby-misses-at-the-end-knicks-beat-spurs-105-104-for-2-0-lead-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wemby-misses-at-the-end-knicks-beat-spurs-105-104-for-2-0-lead-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional basketball game coming to Whitehorse for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Surge and Saskatoon Mamba of the Canadian Elite Basketball League will tip off for a regular season game next month at Takhini Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/professional-basketball-game-coming-to-whitehorse-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/professional-basketball-game-coming-to-whitehorse-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Hamilton Tiger-Cats star Brandon Banks unveiled as 2026 Hall of Fame inductee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced on Thursday night that former star Brandon Banks, the CFL's outstanding<br />
player in 2019, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-hamilton-tiger-cats-star-brandon-banks-unveiled-as-2026-hall-of-fame-inductee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-hamilton-tiger-cats-star-brandon-banks-unveiled-as-2026-hall-of-fame-inductee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA will allow fans to bring 1 sealed disposable water bottle to World Cup matches, following criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has decided to allow fans to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle to its World Cup 2026 matches in Canada and the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-will-allow-fans-to-bring-1-sealed-disposable-water-bottle-to-world-cup-matches-following-criticism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-will-allow-fans-to-bring-1-sealed-disposable-water-bottle-to-world-cup-matches-following-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA changes water bottle rules at World Cup matches after fans, politicians kick up a fuss]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has decided to allow fans to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle to its World Cup 2026 matches in Canada and the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-changes-water-bottle-rules-at-world-cup-matches-after-fans-politicians-kick-up-a-fuss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-changes-water-bottle-rules-at-world-cup-matches-after-fans-politicians-kick-up-a-fuss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to watch this weekend in international sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews a busy weekend on the global sports scene, including Canada's final warmup match before the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-to-watch-this-weekend-in-international-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-to-watch-this-weekend-in-international-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S., Canadian officials warn of anticipated surge in FIFA World Cup dupes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security officials are anticipating a surge of counterfeit goods entering Canada and the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup and some warn Canadian laws don't go far enough to stop it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-canadian-officials-warn-of-anticipated-surge-in-fifa-world-cup-dupes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-canadian-officials-warn-of-anticipated-surge-in-fifa-world-cup-dupes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Maybe Serena': How a text message led to a partnership of a lifetime for Victoria Mboko]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Mboko will be alongside Serena Williams for the legend's much-anticipated return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club in West Kensington, London, next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maybe-serena-how-a-text-message-led-to-a-partnership-of-a-lifetime-for-victoria-mboko/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maybe-serena-how-a-text-message-led-to-a-partnership-of-a-lifetime-for-victoria-mboko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL Hamilton signs Charge captain Brianne Jenner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge captain and free agent Brianne Jenner has been signed to a three-year agreement PWHL Hamilton in the expansion team's first acquisition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-charge-captain-brianne-jenner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-hamilton-signs-charge-captain-brianne-jenner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Flames, Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher dead at 90]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NHL general manager Cliff Fletcher, who led<br />
the Calgary Flames to the 1989 Stanley Cup title and helped turn the<br />
Toronto Maple Leafs into a contender in the 1990s, has died at 90.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-flames-leafs-gm-cliff-fletcher-dead-at-90/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-flames-leafs-gm-cliff-fletcher-dead-at-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s sports are lucrative, but when will pay catch up with performance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s no longer news that women&rsquo;s sports is becoming an increasingly lucrative industry.There is more investment, better coverage, and bigger audiences than ever before. As a result, players' unions across the board are pushing for higher pay, as well as improved benefits and working conditions. But when will their paycheques catch up with their skill?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/womens-sports-are-lucrative-but-when-will-pay-catch-up-with-performance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/womens-sports-are-lucrative-but-when-will-pay-catch-up-with-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour, will play doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams' comeback to tennis will include a stop in Berlin this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-adds-berlin-to-her-comeback-tour-will-play-doubles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-adds-berlin-to-her-comeback-tour-will-play-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs captain Suzuki wins Selke Trophy, teammate Caufield takes Lady Byng]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has won the Frank J. Selke Trophy, while teammate Cole Caufield has been awarded the Lady Byng Trophy, the NHL announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-captain-suzuki-wins-selke-trophy-teammate-caufield-takes-lady-byng/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-captain-suzuki-wins-selke-trophy-teammate-caufield-takes-lady-byng/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Dabrowski falls in French Open women's doubles semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani of Brazil were eliminated from the women's doubles tournament on Friday at the French Open in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-falls-in-french-open-womens-doubles-semis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-falls-in-french-open-womens-doubles-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women earn sweep, defeat U.S. for 1st time at Volleyball Nations League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's women's volleyball team made some history of its own in FIVB Volleyball Nations League action on Thursday in Quebec City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-earn-sweep-defeat-us-for-1st-time-at-volleyball-nations-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-earn-sweep-defeat-us-for-1st-time-at-volleyball-nations-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball labour talks have begun &mdash; here's what could be in store for the league and the Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball's collective agreement will expire at the end of the season. As labour negotiations begin, the league's owners have proposed a salary cap and a payroll floor, something the players' union has vowed to fight. Here's where things stand in the league and what it could mean for the Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/baseball-labour-talks-have-begun-mdash-heres-what-could-be-in-store-for-the-league-and-the-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/baseball-labour-talks-have-begun-mdash-heres-what-could-be-in-store-for-the-league-and-the-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rally in Raleigh: Jarvis' OT winner caps Hurricanes comeback to level Stanley Cup final with Golden Knights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rally-in-raleigh-jarvis-ot-winner-caps-hurricanes-comeback-to-level-stanley-cup-final-with-golden-knights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rally-in-raleigh-jarvis-ot-winner-caps-hurricanes-comeback-to-level-stanley-cup-final-with-golden-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rally in Raleigh: Hurricanes win Game 2 in OT, even Stanley Cup final series with Golden Knights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seth Jarvis scored on a power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to even the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rally-in-raleigh-hurricanes-win-game-2-in-ot-even-stanley-cup-final-series-with-golden-knights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rally-in-raleigh-hurricanes-win-game-2-in-ot-even-stanley-cup-final-series-with-golden-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL teams submitted their list of protected players from expansion &mdash; here's what we learned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The existing eight PWHL teams prioritized goaltending and youth when deciding who to protect from expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-teams-submitted-their-list-of-protected-players-from-expansion-mdash-heres-what-we-learned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-teams-submitted-their-list-of-protected-players-from-expansion-mdash-heres-what-we-learned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA28 chair Casey Wasserman says he has no plans to resign despite past ties to Ghislaine Maxwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey Wasserman said on Thursday he plans to stay on as head of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing team despite calls for him to step down over &zwnj;his past ties to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/la28-chair-casey-wasserman-says-he-has-no-plans-to-resign-despite-past-ties-to-ghislaine-maxwell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/la28-chair-casey-wasserman-says-he-has-no-plans-to-resign-despite-past-ties-to-ghislaine-maxwell/</guid></item><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><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated from French Open]]></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/canadas-felix-auger-aliassime-eliminated-from-french-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-felix-auger-aliassime-eliminated-from-french-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's soccer community hopes to reap benefits of men's World Cup legacy in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legacy is a word that has been thrown around ahead of the FIFA men&rsquo;s World Cup. Soccer is the most played youth sport in Canada and this month&rsquo;s event is a great opportunity to build and amplify the sport in a country known more for greatness on ice than on a grassy pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/womens-soccer-community-hopes-to-reap-benefits-of-mens-world-cup-legacy-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/womens-soccer-community-hopes-to-reap-benefits-of-mens-world-cup-legacy-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manon Rhéaume continues to build legacy as a PWHL general manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hiring of Manon Rh&eacute;aume as the first general manager of the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit draws a full circle for her in many ways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/manon-rhaume-continues-to-build-legacy-as-a-pwhl-general-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/manon-rhaume-continues-to-build-legacy-as-a-pwhl-general-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi, Mbappe, Yamal are all World Cup-bound after injury scares]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/messi-mbappe-yamal-are-all-world-cup-bound-after-injury-scares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/messi-mbappe-yamal-are-all-world-cup-bound-after-injury-scares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hertl lifts Golden Knights past Hurricanes in Game 1 of Stanley Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sisson and beat Frederik Anderson from the slot with 3:24 left in the third period, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Tuesday night's opener of the Stanley Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hertl-lifts-golden-knights-past-hurricanes-in-game-1-of-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hertl-lifts-golden-knights-past-hurricanes-in-game-1-of-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Knights beat Hurricanes to take Game 1 of Stanley Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sisson and beat Frederik Anderson from the slot with 3:24 left in the third period, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Tuesday night's opener of the Stanley Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/golden-knights-beat-hurricanes-to-take-game-1-of-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/golden-knights-beat-hurricanes-to-take-game-1-of-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL faces scheduling challenge as B.C., Alberta move to permanent daylight time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL will have a fresh challenge when it comes to setting its 2026-27 schedule with British Columbia moving to permanent year-round daylight saving time this fall and Alberta expected to follow suit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nhl-faces-scheduling-challenge-as-bc-alberta-move-to-permanent-daylight-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nhl-faces-scheduling-challenge-as-bc-alberta-move-to-permanent-daylight-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Goldeneyes re-sign, protect star Sarah Nurse ahead of PWHL expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Goldeneyes have locked up star forward Sarah Nurse as the PWHL's expansion process begins. The team announced Tuesday it signed Nurse to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 campaign, making her the first of three players Vancouver will protect during the league's expansion process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-goldeneyes-re-sign-protect-star-sarah-nurse-ahead-of-pwhl-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-goldeneyes-re-sign-protect-star-sarah-nurse-ahead-of-pwhl-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina's Messi, Portugal's Ronaldo, Mexico's Ochoa highlight final FIFA World Cup rosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record 1,248 players representing 48 nations are on the final World Cup rosters released by FIFA on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/argentinas-messi-portugals-ronaldo-mexicos-ochoa-highlight-final-fifa-world-cup-rosters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/argentinas-messi-portugals-ronaldo-mexicos-ochoa-highlight-final-fifa-world-cup-rosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA Finals will be a whole new world for most Knicks, Spurs players]]></title><description><![CDATA[This stage &mdash; the NBA Finals &mdash; is new to just about everyone on the Spurs and Knicks rosters, meaning very few players on either side can have any real idea of how the moment will seem on Wednesday night when the 80th title series in league history gets underway in San Antonio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-nba-finals-will-be-a-whole-new-world-for-most-knicks-spurs-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-nba-finals-will-be-a-whole-new-world-for-most-knicks-spurs-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know for the Stanley Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the NHL championship series between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-to-know-for-the-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-to-know-for-the-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jackets' Werenski beats out Avalanche's Makar for NHL top defenceman honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, the league announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jackets-werenski-beats-out-avalanches-makar-for-nhl-top-defenceman-honours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jackets-werenski-beats-out-avalanches-makar-for-nhl-top-defenceman-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitch Marner Effect: How 1 decision put Golden Knights, Hurricanes on Stanley Cup final path]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holding the keys with a full no-movement clause, Mitch Marner nixed a trade to Carolina from Toronto late last season. His decision to join the Golden Knights as a free agent caused a domino effect that has led Vegas and Carolina to the Stanley Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mitch-marner-effect-how-1-decision-put-golden-knights-hurricanes-on-stanley-cup-final-path/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mitch-marner-effect-how-1-decision-put-golden-knights-hurricanes-on-stanley-cup-final-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Dabrowski advances to women's doubles semifinals at French Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani are moving on the semifinals at the French Open. The No. 4-seeded duo took a straight-sets victory (6-4, 7-5) against Russia's Vera Zvonareva and Germany's Laura Siegemund, seeded 11th, on Tuesday in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-advances-to-womens-doubles-semifinals-at-french-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-advances-to-womens-doubles-semifinals-at-french-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alphonso Davies happy to be back with Canadian teammates ahead of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the way Alphonso Davies wanted to return to the field in his hometown of Edmonton, but Canada's captain was still happy to be there. Davies got some running in before his teammates took on Uzbekistan in a pre-World Cup friendly at Commonwealth Stadium on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alphonso-davies-happy-to-be-back-with-canadian-teammates-ahead-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alphonso-davies-happy-to-be-back-with-canadian-teammates-ahead-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How steep are World Cup ticket prices for locals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of tickets has turned the World Cup into an elite spectacle and data shows just how costly the tickets are for the residents of the host cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-steep-are-world-cup-ticket-prices-for-locals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-steep-are-world-cup-ticket-prices-for-locals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After record-breaking Paralympics in Italy, IPC president sees room to grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons wants to see more women competing and more sports on the Paralympic program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-record-breaking-paralympics-in-italy-ipc-president-sees-room-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-record-breaking-paralympics-in-italy-ipc-president-sees-room-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny Malhotra named Vancouver Canucks head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move is the latest in an overhaul that has seen Vancouver replace general manager Patrik Allvin, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford, and head coach Adam Foote since finishing the season last in the league with a 25-49-8 record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/manny-malhotra-named-vancouver-canucks-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/manny-malhotra-named-vancouver-canucks-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wins 2-0 over Uzbekistan at World Cup tune-up in rainy Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s men's national soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan in a friendly match played at Edmonton&rsquo;s Commonwealth Stadium on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-wins-2-0-over-uzbekistan-at-world-cup-tune-up-in-rainy-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-wins-2-0-over-uzbekistan-at-world-cup-tune-up-in-rainy-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alphonso Davies evolves from young Edmonton soccer star to Canada's captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies grew up in Edmonton and was just 14 when he signed with the Whitecaps' academy in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alphonso-davies-evolves-from-young-edmonton-soccer-star-to-canadas-captain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alphonso-davies-evolves-from-young-edmonton-soccer-star-to-canadas-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Marsch explains Canada&rsquo;s World Cup roster &amp; World Cup chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada head coach Jesse Marsch joins Soccer North to discuss his final World Cup squad and the difficult decisions that went into selecting the roster. Marsch explains what he values most in his players, the identity of this Canadian team, and how the group has evolved since the 2022 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jesse-marsch-explains-canadarsquos-world-cup-roster-amp-world-cup-chances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jesse-marsch-explains-canadarsquos-world-cup-roster-amp-world-cup-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government invests $22.8 million in Indigenous sport programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government strengthened its commitment to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Metis people on Monday, with Secretary of Sport Adam van Koeverden announcing 2026-2028 funding recipients for the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/federal-government-invests-228-million-in-indigenous-sport-programs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/federal-government-invests-228-million-in-indigenous-sport-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No is better than maybe': Canadian men's basketball team emphasizes commitment as it sets path to LA28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, commitment is the name of the game for the Canadian men&rsquo;s basketball team. On Monday, Herbert and general manager Rowan Barrett announced a group of 23 players who will be in training camp this summer ahead of two blocks of World Cup qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-is-better-than-maybe-canadian-mens-basketball-team-emphasizes-commitment-as-it-sets-path-to-la28/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-is-better-than-maybe-canadian-mens-basketball-team-emphasizes-commitment-as-it-sets-path-to-la28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men charged in counterfeit soccer merch ring that Toronto police are calling largest in Canadian history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than two weeks out from the start of the World Cup, Toronto police say two men are facing charges linked to what investigators are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer merchandise in Canadian history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2-men-charged-in-counterfeit-soccer-merch-ring-that-toronto-police-are-calling-largest-in-canadian-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2-men-charged-in-counterfeit-soccer-merch-ring-that-toronto-police-are-calling-largest-in-canadian-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams returning to professional tennis at 44]]></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-returning-to-professional-tennis-at-44/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/serena-williams-returning-to-professional-tennis-at-44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Tempo’s latest loss, Sandy Brondello reiterates process still a journey not a sprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello has consistently walked the line between publicly demanding excellence from her team and acknowledging the reality that they are a first-year franchise in a very competitive league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-tempos-latest-loss-sandy-brondello-reiterates-process-still-a-journey-not-a-sprint/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-tempos-latest-loss-sandy-brondello-reiterates-process-still-a-journey-not-a-sprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs lose Game 2 in OT to Hurricanes, East final series now tied 1-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens dropped Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday night, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-lose-game-2-in-ot-to-hurricanes-east-final-series-now-tied-1-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-lose-game-2-in-ot-to-hurricanes-east-final-series-now-tied-1-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boychuk's pair of 1st-half goals lift undefeated Montreal Roses over Ottawa Rapid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanya Boychuk's two first-half goals powered Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 win over the host Ottawa Rapid FC in Northern Super League action Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/boychuks-pair-of-1st-half-goals-lift-undefeated-montreal-roses-over-ottawa-rapid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/boychuks-pair-of-1st-half-goals-lift-undefeated-montreal-roses-over-ottawa-rapid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Fire rout Toronto Tempo in 1st-ever meeting between the WNBA expansion teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Engstler had 16 points, including nine in the third quarter, as the visiting Portland Fire routed the Toronto Tempo 99-80 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/portland-fire-rout-toronto-tempo-in-1st-ever-meeting-between-the-wnba-expansion-teams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/portland-fire-rout-toronto-tempo-in-1st-ever-meeting-between-the-wnba-expansion-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell storms to pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Antonelli at Canadian GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Russell's perfect weekend continued Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Hours after winning the sprint race, Russell charged to the pole position for the third consecutive year as Mercedes locked out the front row for Sunday's main event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/russell-storms-to-pole-position-ahead-of-mercedes-teammate-antonelli-at-canadian-gp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/russell-storms-to-pole-position-ahead-of-mercedes-teammate-antonelli-at-canadian-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL: Montreal at Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the Montreal Alliance and Ottawa BlackJacks go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from the Arena at TD Place in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-montreal-at-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-montreal-at-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latifah Abdu leads Vancouver Rise past AFC Toronto for 1st home win of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver Rise FC defeat AFC Toronto 2-1 at Swangard Stadium. Latifah Abdu opened the scoring in the 11th minute and drew the foul that led to her team's second goal of the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/latifah-abdu-leads-vancouver-rise-past-afc-toronto-for-1st-home-win-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/latifah-abdu-leads-vancouver-rise-past-afc-toronto-for-1st-home-win-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Super League on CBC GEM: Toronto at Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from Swangard Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/northern-super-league-on-cbc-gem-toronto-at-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:53:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/northern-super-league-on-cbc-gem-toronto-at-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend sports festival in Toronto hopes to foster love of recreational sports in girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, women and girls are being encouraged to try out a variety of new sports through the Her Sports Fest in North York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/weekend-sports-festival-in-toronto-hopes-to-foster-love-of-recreational-sports-in-girls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/weekend-sports-festival-in-toronto-hopes-to-foster-love-of-recreational-sports-in-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend sports festival hopes to foster love of recreational sports in girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, women and girls are being encouraged to try out a variety of new sports through the Her Sports Fest in North York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/weekend-sports-festival-hopes-to-foster-love-of-recreational-sports-in-girls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/weekend-sports-festival-hopes-to-foster-love-of-recreational-sports-in-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR's Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nascars-kyle-busch-died-after-severe-pneumonia-progressed-into-sepsis-his-family-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nascars-kyle-busch-died-after-severe-pneumonia-progressed-into-sepsis-his-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Dabrowski wins women's doubles title at French Open tune-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian women's doubles player Gabriela Dabrowski won a championship title at a WTA eventon Saturday in Strasbourg, France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-wins-womens-doubles-title-at-french-open-tune-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-dabrowski-wins-womens-doubles-title-at-french-open-tune-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Morales Williams finishes 6th at Xiamen Diamond League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Christopher Morales Williams ran to a sixth-place finish in the men's 400-metres at a Diamond League event in Xiamen, China, on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-morales-williams-finishes-6th-at-xiamen-diamond-league/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-morales-williams-finishes-6th-at-xiamen-diamond-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's John Gay set for debut marathon in Ottawa after serious injuries nearly forced him to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Gay, a 2021 Canadian Olympian in the steeplechase, will toe the line for his debut marathon Sunday in Ottawa, something he and those close to him never dreamed possible as recently as a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-john-gay-set-for-debut-marathon-in-ottawa-after-serious-injuries-nearly-forced-him-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-john-gay-set-for-debut-marathon-in-ottawa-after-serious-injuries-nearly-forced-him-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your guide to the inaugural 'Steroid Olympics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two decorated Canadian athletes are among those competing at this weekend's inaugural Enhanced Games &mdash; which is either the future of sport or its downfall, depending on who you ask.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/your-guide-to-the-inaugural-steroid-olympics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/your-guide-to-the-inaugural-steroid-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the Diamond League track &amp; field meet in Xiamen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Christopher Morales Williams is among the track stars competing at the latest stop of the 2026 World Athletics Diamond League tour at Xiamen Egret Stadium in Xiamen, China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-the-diamond-league-track-amp-field-meet-in-xiamen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-the-diamond-league-track-amp-field-meet-in-xiamen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torrent fire head coach Steve O'Rourke after PWHL expansion team's last-place finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve O'Rourke is out as coach of the Seattle Torrent after the expansion team finished last in the PWHL standings in its first season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/torrent-fire-head-coach-steve-orourke-after-pwhl-expansion-teams-last-place-finish/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/torrent-fire-head-coach-steve-orourke-after-pwhl-expansion-teams-last-place-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsleil-Waututh Nation kicks off new era for athletes with artificial turf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tsleil-Waututh Nation's soccer players now will have a chance to build skills and connections on a brand new artificial turf, a project the First Nation says is over 40 years in the making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tsleil-waututh-nation-kicks-off-new-era-for-athletes-with-artificial-turf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tsleil-waututh-nation-kicks-off-new-era-for-athletes-with-artificial-turf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 audio reveals NASCAR's Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before death]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/911-audio-reveals-nascars-kyle-busch-was-short-of-breath-coughing-up-blood-day-before-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/911-audio-reveals-nascars-kyle-busch-was-short-of-breath-coughing-up-blood-day-before-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's struggling tennis stars look to tame clay surface at French Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Mboko is the only Canadian player coming into the French Open with any kind of momentum. For the others, it's a mixed bag of injuries, bad luck and the natural ebbs and flows of a long, gruelling season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-struggling-tennis-stars-look-to-tame-clay-surface-at-french-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-struggling-tennis-stars-look-to-tame-clay-surface-at-french-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge optimistic heading into an ambiguous offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[After falling in their second straight Walter Cup final, the Ottawa Charge will now turn their attention to maintaining the team&rsquo;s no-quit culture as they brace for a lengthy expansion process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-optimistic-heading-into-an-ambiguous-offseason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-optimistic-heading-into-an-ambiguous-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kori Cheverie up for 2nd straight PWHL coach award, MacLeod and Sparre also finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal's Kori Cheverie, Ottawa's Carla MacLeod, and Boston's Kris Sparre are the finalists for the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League coach of the year award, the leaguer announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kori-cheverie-up-for-2nd-straight-pwhl-coach-award-macleod-and-sparre-also-finalists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kori-cheverie-up-for-2nd-straight-pwhl-coach-award-macleod-and-sparre-also-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian men defeat Slovenia for 5th straight win to open world hockey championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmitt Finnie had a goal and an assist as Canada remained undefeated at the world hockey championship with a 3-1 win over Slovenia on Friday in Fribourg, Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-men-defeat-slovenia-for-5th-straight-win-to-open-world-hockey-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-men-defeat-slovenia-for-5th-straight-win-to-open-world-hockey-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meghan Duggan, Troy Ryan fill PWHL expansion team GM roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWHL filled its final two expansion team general manager openings with three-time U.S. Olympian Meghan Duggan taking over in Hamilton, and Troy Ryan leaving the Toronto Sceptres to take on the dual role of coach and GM in San Jose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/meghan-duggan-troy-ryan-fill-pwhl-expansion-team-gm-roles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/meghan-duggan-troy-ryan-fill-pwhl-expansion-team-gm-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Enhanced Games prove it's more than just an infomercial for performance-enhancing drugs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Sunday in Las Vegas, Canadian weightlifter Boady Santavy will take to the platform at the inaugural Enhanced Games, where he will attempt to surpass the current world record in the snatch, and perform alongside swimmers and sprinters attempting similarly audacious feats, with a big assist from customized PED programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/can-the-enhanced-games-prove-its-more-than-just-an-infomercial-for-performance-enhancing-drugs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/can-the-enhanced-games-prove-its-more-than-just-an-infomercial-for-performance-enhancing-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelowna gears up to host Memorial Cup, 22 years after Rockets won CHL championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Friday, major junior hockey's most prestigious tournament &mdash; the Memorial Cup, which crowns the winner of the Canadian Hockey League &mdash; will bring an air of excitement to Prospera Place in Kelowna, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kelowna-gears-up-to-host-memorial-cup-22-years-after-rockets-won-chl-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kelowna-gears-up-to-host-memorial-cup-22-years-after-rockets-won-chl-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maya Caldwell leads balanced Lynx attack in rout of expansion Tempo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reserve Maya Caldwell led a balanced attack with 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Toronto Tempo 100-72 on Thursday night in Minneapolis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maya-caldwell-leads-balanced-lynx-attack-in-rout-of-expansion-tempo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maya-caldwell-leads-balanced-lynx-attack-in-rout-of-expansion-tempo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer icon Christine Sinclair honours late mother in new short animated film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christine Sinclair's mother played an important role in the legendary Canadian soccer player's life. Now, Sandra Sinclair has an integral part in her daughter's short animated film, Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal, a seven-minute documentary about her life and career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/soccer-icon-christine-sinclair-honours-late-mother-in-new-short-animated-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/soccer-icon-christine-sinclair-honours-late-mother-in-new-short-animated-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens dominate Hurricanes in Game 1 of East final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final with the road victory after coming off back-to-back seven-game series wins over Tampa Bay and Buffalo. The Canadiens had also swept the regular-season series against the 'Canes 3-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-dominate-hurricanes-in-game-1-of-east-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-dominate-hurricanes-in-game-1-of-east-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dead at 41]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2-time-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dead-at-41/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2-time-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dead-at-41/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mboko defeats fellow Canadian Fernandez in French Open tune-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Victoria Mboko cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez in quarterfinal action Thursday at the Strasbourg International tennis tournament in France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mboko-defeats-fellow-canadian-fernandez-in-french-open-tune-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mboko-defeats-fellow-canadian-fernandez-in-french-open-tune-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheifele completes hat trick in overtime as Canada avoids upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Scheifele scored his third goal of the game in overtime to help Canada narrowly avoid an upset with a 6-5 win over Norway on Thursday at the world hockey championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/scheifele-completes-hat-trick-in-overtime-as-canada-avoids-upset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/scheifele-completes-hat-trick-in-overtime-as-canada-avoids-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 storylines to watch in a big PWHL off-season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four new teams, a talented draft class and a roster reset all coming this summer are some of the key storylines to watch as the PWHL officially starts its off-season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/3-storylines-to-watch-in-a-big-pwhl-off-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/3-storylines-to-watch-in-a-big-pwhl-off-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Galarneau comes up short in French Open qualification bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Alexis Galarneau fell just short of clinching his first Grand Slam main draw berth after a 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 loss to Italy's Federico Cina in the third round of qualifying Thursday in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-galarneau-comes-up-short-in-french-open-qualification-bid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-galarneau-comes-up-short-in-french-open-qualification-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Grateful': Charge head coach MacLeod reflects on season of adversity after Walter Cup loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one would have blamed Carla MacLeod for wanting to step away after sharing she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in late November, but the Ottawa Charge head coach is not one to step away from a challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/grateful-charge-head-coach-macleod-reflects-on-season-of-adversity-after-walter-cup-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/grateful-charge-head-coach-macleod-reflects-on-season-of-adversity-after-walter-cup-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton's new American Hockey League team will be called the Hammers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton's incoming American Hockey League (AHL) team will be called the Hammers. The name and the team's logo were announced Thursday at TD Coliseum, where they'll begin playing in October. In March, the AHL's board of governors approved the Bridgeport Islanders' relocation from Connecticut to the Ontario city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamiltons-new-american-hockey-league-team-will-be-called-the-hammers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamiltons-new-american-hockey-league-team-will-be-called-the-hammers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton's new AHL team to announce their name today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton's incoming American Hockey League (AHL) team is set to announce its new name and logo in a Thursday news conference at TD Coliseum, where the team will play starting this fall. In late March, the AHL board of governors unanimously approved the Bridgeport Islanders' relocation from Bridgeport, Conn. &mdash; where they've played since 2001 &mdash; to Hamilton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamiltons-new-ahl-team-to-announce-their-name-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamiltons-new-ahl-team-to-announce-their-name-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton's new AHL team to announce its name today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton's incoming American Hockey League (AHL) team is set to announce its new name and logo in a Thursday news conference at TD Coliseum, where the team will play starting this fall. In late March, the AHL board of governors unanimously approved the Bridgeport Islanders' relocation from Bridgeport, Conn. &mdash; where they'd played since 2001 &mdash; to Hamilton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamiltons-new-ahl-team-to-announce-its-name-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamiltons-new-ahl-team-to-announce-its-name-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s Cyle Larin's late-season revival takes strange turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyle Larin was a former lock starter for Canada alongside Jonathan David up front, but lost his place under head coach Jesse Marsch, who questioned the 31-year-old&rsquo;s motivation. But his late-season revival has also likely re-earned him his former starting role with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadarsquos-cyle-larins-late-season-revival-takes-strange-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadarsquos-cyle-larins-late-season-revival-takes-strange-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own good]]></title><description><![CDATA[A supersized World Cup with more teams, more games and even more host nations than ever before leaves a big question hanging over the biggest sporting show on earth: How much is too much?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifas-big-experiment-may-have-made-the-world-cup-too-big-for-its-own-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifas-big-experiment-may-have-made-the-world-cup-too-big-for-its-own-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your guide to F1 Grand Prix festivities in Montreal this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The major racing event kicks off on Thursday and runs until Sunday. The main festivals are happening downtown. Here&rsquo;s what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/your-guide-to-f1-grand-prix-festivities-in-montreal-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/your-guide-to-f1-grand-prix-festivities-in-montreal-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Alberta's Abby Guezen, Ryder Rattee sweep U Sports athlete of the year awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Alberta swept the U Sports awards with volleyball player Abby Guezen named female athlete of the year and sprinter Ryder Rattee male athlete of the year Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/university-of-albertas-abby-guezen-ryder-rattee-sweep-u-sports-athlete-of-the-year-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/university-of-albertas-abby-guezen-ryder-rattee-sweep-u-sports-athlete-of-the-year-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorious: How Montreal brought the Walter Cup to Canada for the 1st time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in Game 4 to clinch the PWHL's championship, becoming the first Canadian PWHL franchise to take home the Walter Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victorious-how-montreal-brought-the-walter-cup-to-canada-for-the-1st-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victorious-how-montreal-brought-the-walter-cup-to-canada-for-the-1st-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire win Walter Cup, beating Ottawa 4-0 to become 1st Canadian PWHL champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to the team's first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoire-win-walter-cup-beating-ottawa-4-0-to-become-1st-canadian-pwhl-champion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoire-win-walter-cup-beating-ottawa-4-0-to-become-1st-canadian-pwhl-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abby Roque scores twice as Victoire blank Charge to become 1st Canadian PWHL champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire are Walter Cup champions, becoming the first Canadian franchise to capture the PWHL title. Forward Abby Roque scored two goals, while Ann-Ren&eacute;e Desbiens pitched a shutout in the team's decisive 4-0 win against the Ottawa Charge on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/abby-roque-scores-twice-as-victoire-blank-charge-to-become-1st-canadian-pwhl-champion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/abby-roque-scores-twice-as-victoire-blank-charge-to-become-1st-canadian-pwhl-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know as Habs, Hurricanes face off in Eastern Conference final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after taking completely different routes to get there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/5-things-to-know-as-habs-hurricanes-face-off-in-eastern-conference-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/5-things-to-know-as-habs-hurricanes-face-off-in-eastern-conference-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche minus top defenceman Cale Makar for Western Conference final opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado defenceman Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against Vegas on Wednesday night with an upper-body injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/avalanche-minus-top-defenceman-cale-makar-for-western-conference-final-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/avalanche-minus-top-defenceman-cale-makar-for-western-conference-final-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar misses loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference final]]></title><description><![CDATA[At times, especially early, the Colorado Avalanche looked disjointed on defence. One player's absence made that big of difference.<br />
With star defenceman Cale Makar sidelined by an upper-body injury, the Avalanche hardly resembled the top-seeded team that rolled through the first two rounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/avalanche-defenceman-cale-makar-misses-loss-to-vegas-in-opener-of-western-conference-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/avalanche-defenceman-cale-makar-misses-loss-to-vegas-in-opener-of-western-conference-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayna Hefford confident in talent pool for PWHL's 4 expansion teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional Women'd Hockey League leaders believe talent pool is up to the task of filling four new teams next season and maintaining a high level of play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jayna-hefford-confident-in-talent-pool-for-pwhls-4-expansion-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jayna-hefford-confident-in-talent-pool-for-pwhls-4-expansion-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBC Sports reporter Devin Heroux honoured with Wheelchair Curling Sport Leadership award]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports reporter Devin Heroux is one of three recipients to be honoured with the first-ever Wheelchair Curling Sport Leadership award, Curling Canada announced on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cbc-sports-reporter-devin-heroux-honoured-with-wheelchair-curling-sport-leadership-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cbc-sports-reporter-devin-heroux-honoured-with-wheelchair-curling-sport-leadership-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predicting who makes Canada's World Cup roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup just around the corner, Canada&rsquo;s roster decisions are heating up.We break down who the locks are, who&rsquo;s on the bubble, and which players could surprise their way onto the squad. Plus, what each player brings to the team and how this group could shape Canada&rsquo;s World Cup run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/predicting-who-makes-canadas-world-cup-roster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/predicting-who-makes-canadas-world-cup-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosting FIFA World Cup will cost taxpayers $1B: watchdog report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosting the 2026 World Cup will cost governments across Canada more than a billion dollars, putting the cost per game at $82 million, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hosting-fifa-world-cup-will-cost-taxpayers-1b-watchdog-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hosting-fifa-world-cup-will-cost-taxpayers-1b-watchdog-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Hayden, Canadian researcher who helped spearhead Special Olympics, dies at 96]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special Olympics Canada says Frank Hayden, whose research in the 1960s spearheaded the creation of the Special Olympics globally, has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/frank-hayden-canadian-researcher-who-helped-spearhead-special-olympics-dies-at-96/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/frank-hayden-canadian-researcher-who-helped-spearhead-special-olympics-dies-at-96/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Hayden, Canadian researcher who helped spearhead Special Olympics, dead at 96]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special Olympics Canada says Frank Hayden, whose research in the 1960s spearheaded the creation of the Special Olympics globally, has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/frank-hayden-canadian-researcher-who-helped-spearhead-special-olympics-dead-at-96/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/frank-hayden-canadian-researcher-who-helped-spearhead-special-olympics-dead-at-96/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey combine for 61 points as Tempo top Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittney Sykes had 31 points, Marina Mabrey added 30 points and six 3-pointers, and the Toronto Tempo beat the Phoenix Mercury 98-90 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brittney-sykes-marina-mabrey-combine-for-61-points-as-tempo-top-mercury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brittney-sykes-marina-mabrey-combine-for-61-points-as-tempo-top-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Vancouver Whitecaps' woes highlight hurdles faced by all of Canada's major-league sports teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[While hope remains that the financially stricken Vancouver Whitecaps will remain in the city, there are a concerning number of cold, hard, dollars-and-cents factors stacked against the Major League Soccer club &mdash; one of those being, simply, that it's based in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-the-vancouver-whitecaps-woes-highlight-hurdles-faced-by-all-of-canadas-major-league-sports-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-the-vancouver-whitecaps-woes-highlight-hurdles-faced-by-all-of-canadas-major-league-sports-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Mets outfielders, 1 improbable inside-the-park grand slam for the Nats]]></title><description><![CDATA[When James Wood of the Washington Nationals came to the plate in the bottom of the second inning Tuesday against the Mets with three runners on, he did something so rare in the baseball world &mdash; hit an inside-the-park grand slam &mdash; that it hasn't happened since 2022 when a Blue Jays player accomplished it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2-mets-outfielders-1-improbable-inside-the-park-grand-slam-for-the-nats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2-mets-outfielders-1-improbable-inside-the-park-grand-slam-for-the-nats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game of inches: The PWHL's Walter Cup playoffs have been a collection of close contests]]></title><description><![CDATA[All but two playoff games have been decided by just one goal this spring, a sign of the league's parity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/game-of-inches-the-pwhls-walter-cup-playoffs-have-been-a-collection-of-close-contests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/game-of-inches-the-pwhls-walter-cup-playoffs-have-been-a-collection-of-close-contests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brianne Jenner, Taylor Heise, Kelly Pannek up for PWHL forward of the year honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brianne Jenner of the Ottawa Charge and Taylor Heise and Kelly Pannek of the Minnesota Frost were voted the three finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's forward of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brianne-jenner-taylor-heise-kelly-pannek-up-for-pwhl-forward-of-the-year-honours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brianne-jenner-taylor-heise-kelly-pannek-up-for-pwhl-forward-of-the-year-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Marineau named head coach of Canada's bobsleigh team]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who represented Canada in Olympic bobsled has returned to coach the national team. Dennis Marineau of Calgary has been named the new head coach of Canada's bobsleigh team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dennis-marineau-named-head-coach-of-canadas-bobsleigh-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dennis-marineau-named-head-coach-of-canadas-bobsleigh-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Marineau named head coach of Canada's bobsled team]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who represented Canada in Olympic bobsled has returned to coach the national team. Dennis Marineau of Calgary has been named the new head coach of Canada's bob team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dennis-marineau-named-head-coach-of-canadas-bobsled-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dennis-marineau-named-head-coach-of-canadas-bobsled-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assistant coaches Scott Young, Kevin Dean and Brett McLean have also been dismissed as the team continues its makeover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-fire-head-coach-adam-foote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-fire-head-coach-adam-foote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malhotra in the mix for Vancouver Canucks head coach after Foote cut loose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malhotra and newly appointed Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson helped lead the mino league Abbotsford Canucks to the Calder Cup title in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/malhotra-in-the-mix-for-vancouver-canucks-head-coach-after-foote-cut-loose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/malhotra-in-the-mix-for-vancouver-canucks-head-coach-after-foote-cut-loose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian swim star McIntosh deep into work with legendary coach, aimed toward 5 gold medals at L.A. Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's head down and full steam ahead for Summer McIntosh as she continues her pursuit of five individual gold medals at the 2028 L.A. Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-swim-star-mcintosh-deep-into-work-with-legendary-coach-aimed-toward-5-gold-medals-at-la-olympics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-swim-star-mcintosh-deep-into-work-with-legendary-coach-aimed-toward-5-gold-medals-at-la-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL adds expansion franchise in San Jose, bringing league to 12 teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWHL will add a franchise in San Jose ahead of next season, bringing the league to 12 teams. San Jose joins Detroit, Hamilton and Las Vegas as the four expansion teams heading into the league's fourth season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-adds-expansion-franchise-in-san-jose-bringing-league-to-12-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-adds-expansion-franchise-in-san-jose-bringing-league-to-12-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We never quit': Resilient Ottawa Charge comfortable as underdogs in Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge didn't let a playoff-record crowd of 16,894 people down. Ottawa mounted a comeback late in the third period, scoring two goals in about five minutes to defeat the Montreal Victoire, 2-1. And with the season on the line, Ottawa's own Rebecca Leslie played hero, again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-never-quit-resilient-ottawa-charge-comfortable-as-underdogs-in-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-never-quit-resilient-ottawa-charge-comfortable-as-underdogs-in-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens advance to Eastern Conference final with OT win over Sabres in Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are heading to the Eastern Conference final after defeating the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime in Game 7 on Monday night at KeyBank Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-advance-to-eastern-conference-final-with-ot-win-over-sabres-in-game-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-advance-to-eastern-conference-final-with-ot-win-over-sabres-in-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge stave off elimination after comeback victory over Montreal Victoire in Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Leslie's fourth goal of the playoffs has kept the Ottawa Charge's championship bid alive. Leslie scored the game winner with 56 seconds left in regulation time on Monday to give the Charge a 2-1 win over the Montreal Victoire to force a Game 4 in the best-of-five Walter Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-stave-off-elimination-after-comeback-victory-over-montreal-victoire-in-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-stave-off-elimination-after-comeback-victory-over-montreal-victoire-in-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinn's penalty kick lifts Vancouver Rise over Halifax Tides for 1st win of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Rise are no longer winless. Co-captain Quinn, a Canadian national team star, scored on a penalty in the 59th minute to give the visiting Rise a 2-1 Northern Super League victory over the Halifax Tides on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/quinns-penalty-kick-lifts-vancouver-rise-over-halifax-tides-for-1st-win-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/quinns-penalty-kick-lifts-vancouver-rise-over-halifax-tides-for-1st-win-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL: Niagara at Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the Niagara River Lions and Ottawa BlackJacks go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from the Arena at TD Place in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-niagara-at-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-niagara-at-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Super League on CBC GEM: Vancouver at Halifax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Vancouver Rise FC and Halifax Tides FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from Wanderers Grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/northern-super-league-on-cbc-gem-vancouver-at-halifax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/northern-super-league-on-cbc-gem-vancouver-at-halifax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wins men's NORCECA U19 volleyball gold on home soil in 5-set battle with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada came out on top in a five-set thriller against the United States at the Under-19 NORCECA Men's Continental Volleyball Championship on Sunday in Burnaby, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-wins-mens-norceca-u19-volleyball-gold-on-home-soil-in-5-set-battle-with-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-wins-mens-norceca-u19-volleyball-gold-on-home-soil-in-5-set-battle-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wins men's NORCECA U19 volleyball gold in 5-set battle with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada came out on top in a five-set thriller against the United States at the Under-19 NORCECA Men's Continental Volleyball Championship on Monday in Burnaby, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-wins-mens-norceca-u19-volleyball-gold-in-5-set-battle-with-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-wins-mens-norceca-u19-volleyball-gold-in-5-set-battle-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers hits practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with Steelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting his 22nd NFL season started. The four-time NFL MVP was on the field for voluntary organized team activities in Pittsburgh on Monday just minutes after signing a one-year deal with the Steelers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/aaron-rodgers-hits-practice-field-after-signing-1-year-deal-to-stay-with-steelers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/aaron-rodgers-hits-practice-field-after-signing-1-year-deal-to-stay-with-steelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers, 42, hits practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with Steelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting his 22nd NFL season started. The four-time NFL MVP was on the field for voluntary organized team activities in Pittsburgh on Monday just minutes after signing a one-year deal with the Steelers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/aaron-rodgers-42-hits-practice-field-after-signing-1-year-deal-to-stay-with-steelers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/aaron-rodgers-42-hits-practice-field-after-signing-1-year-deal-to-stay-with-steelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crosby tallies 4 assists in 3rd-period surge as Canada routs Denmark to remain perfect at worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porter Martone had a goal and an assist, Sidney Crosby had four assists and Canada defeated Denmark 5-1 for its third straight win at the men's hockey world championship on Monday in Fribourg, Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/crosby-tallies-4-assists-in-3rd-period-surge-as-canada-routs-denmark-to-remain-perfect-at-worlds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/crosby-tallies-4-assists-in-3rd-period-surge-as-canada-routs-denmark-to-remain-perfect-at-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada catches fire in 3rd period to rout Denmark, remain perfect at men's hockey worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porter Martone had a goal and an assist, Sidney Crosby had four assists and Canada defeated Denmark 5-1 for its third straight win at the men's hockey world championship on Monday in Fribourg, Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-catches-fire-in-3rd-period-to-rout-denmark-remain-perfect-at-mens-hockey-worlds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-catches-fire-in-3rd-period-to-rout-denmark-remain-perfect-at-mens-hockey-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge staying confident ahead of must-win Game 3 on home ice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walter Cup final is headed to the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday night as the Ottawa Charge battle the Montreal Victoire in a must-win Game 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-staying-confident-ahead-of-must-win-game-3-on-home-ice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-staying-confident-ahead-of-must-win-game-3-on-home-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Gymnastics lifts all restrictions on Russian, Belarusian athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Gymnastics has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to return to international competitions &zwnj;under their national flags with immediate effect, it said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-gymnastics-lifts-all-restrictions-on-russian-belarusian-athletes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-gymnastics-lifts-all-restrictions-on-russian-belarusian-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sykes scores career-high 38 as Toronto Tempo beat Sparks for 1st-ever road win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittney Sykes scored a career-high 38 points, rookie Kiki Rice added 19 in her first start, and the visiting Toronto Tempo raced past the Los Angeles Sparks 106-96 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sykes-scores-career-high-38-as-toronto-tempo-beat-sparks-for-1st-ever-road-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sykes-scores-career-high-38-as-toronto-tempo-beat-sparks-for-1st-ever-road-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Rock win NLL Cup with series-clinching 12-7 win over Halifax Thunderbirds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Rock beat the Halifax Thunderbirds on Sunday in Halifax to win the National Lacrosse League Cup, the team's seventh championship win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-rock-win-nll-cup-with-series-clinching-12-7-win-over-halifax-thunderbirds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-rock-win-nll-cup-with-series-clinching-12-7-win-over-halifax-thunderbirds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens say 'win one' is sole focus for tonight's Game 7 showdown with Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flush and forget and bounce forward &mdash; that was basically the public offering from coach Martin St. Louis moments after his Montreal Canadiens blew a 3-1 lead on home ice Saturday with an opportunity to eliminate the Buffalo Sabres in six games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-say-win-one-is-sole-focus-for-tonights-game-7-showdown-with-sabres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-say-win-one-is-sole-focus-for-tonights-game-7-showdown-with-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A lot of video work': Kitchener Rangers coach on how team is prepping for Memorial Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Rangers are heading in Kelowna, B.C., this week for the Memorial Cup after beating the Barrie Colts in the OHL Championships. Rangers head coach Jussi Ahokas shared what the team will be doing to prepare for the matches ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-lot-of-video-work-kitchener-rangers-coach-on-how-team-is-prepping-for-memorial-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-lot-of-video-work-kitchener-rangers-coach-on-how-team-is-prepping-for-memorial-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton, Ont., native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/thunders-shai-gilgeous-alexander-becomes-14th-player-to-win-back-to-back-nba-mvps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/thunders-shai-gilgeous-alexander-becomes-14th-player-to-win-back-to-back-nba-mvps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, 1st English-born winner in more than a century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai shifted into high gear Sunday and pulled away from a world-class field with one amazing shot after another until he became the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-the-pga-championship-1st-english-born-winner-in-more-than-a-century/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-the-pga-championship-1st-english-born-winner-in-more-than-a-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honey Badgers keep hot streak going this time with win over Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyrese Hunter and Sean East II both dropped 22 points each as the Brampton Honey Badgers easily defeated Calgary Surge 91-72 Sunday in CEBL action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/honey-badgers-keep-hot-streak-going-this-time-with-win-over-surge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/honey-badgers-keep-hot-streak-going-this-time-with-win-over-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With her team 1 win away from 1st Walter Cup, Marie-Philip Poulin's legend continues to grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire captain leads the league in playoff points ahead of crucial Game 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-her-team-1-win-away-from-1st-walter-cup-marie-philip-poulins-legend-continues-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-her-team-1-win-away-from-1st-walter-cup-marie-philip-poulins-legend-continues-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL: Calgary at Brampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the Calgary Surge and the Brampton Honey Badgers go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-calgary-at-brampton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-calgary-at-brampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner becomes 1st Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 years, matches Djokovic's Masters sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian tennis fans had waited for this moment for a half century. For Jannik Sinner, though, it wasn't just about becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-becomes-1st-italian-man-to-win-italian-open-in-50-years-matches-djokovics-masters-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-becomes-1st-italian-man-to-win-italian-open-in-50-years-matches-djokovics-masters-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs part ways with assistant GMs Brandon Pridham, Derek Clancey]]></title><description><![CDATA[More changes have been made to the Toronto Maple Leafs front office. The team announced Sunday it has mutually agreed to part ways with assistant general manager Brandon Pridham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-part-ways-with-assistant-gms-brandon-pridham-derek-clancey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-part-ways-with-assistant-gms-brandon-pridham-derek-clancey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada captures 3x3 Women's Series basketball title in Shanghai in OT thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merissah Russell led the way as Canada defeated Amsterdam in overtime to claim the 3x3 Women's Series title on Sunday in Shanghai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captures-3x3-womens-series-basketball-title-in-shanghai-in-ot-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captures-3x3-womens-series-basketball-title-in-shanghai-in-ot-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIBA Women’s 3x3 Basketball World Tour Shanghai Finals: Canada vs. Netherlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Canada face the Netherlands in the finals at the Women&rsquo;s 3x3 Basketball World Tour stop in Shanghai, China]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fiba-womens-3x3-basketball-world-tour-shanghai-finals-canada-vs-netherlands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fiba-womens-3x3-basketball-world-tour-shanghai-finals-canada-vs-netherlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIBA Women’s 3x3 Basketball World Series Shanghai Finals: Canada vs. Netherlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Canada face the Netherlands in the finals at the Women&rsquo;s 3x3 Basketball World Tour stop in Shanghai, China]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fiba-womens-3x3-basketball-world-series-shanghai-finals-canada-vs-netherlands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fiba-womens-3x3-basketball-world-series-shanghai-finals-canada-vs-netherlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conor McGregor to make long-awaited UFC return in July fight against Max Holloway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conor McGregor is returning the octagon. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that McGregor will return for a rematch against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main on July 11 in Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/conor-mcgregor-to-make-long-awaited-ufc-return-in-july-fight-against-max-holloway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/conor-mcgregor-to-make-long-awaited-ufc-return-in-july-fight-against-max-holloway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From LeBron to DeRozan: Breaking down the sports references on Drake's new triple album]]></title><description><![CDATA[No musical artist, past or present, has immersed themselves in the culture and subeconomy of sport more than Canada&rsquo;s very own Aubrey &ldquo;Drake&rdquo; Graham &mdash; and the infatuation is mutual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/from-lebron-to-derozan-breaking-down-the-sports-references-on-drakes-new-triple-album-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/from-lebron-to-derozan-breaking-down-the-sports-references-on-drakes-new-triple-album-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From LeBron to DeRozan: Breaking down the sports references on Drake's new triple-album]]></title><description><![CDATA[No musical artist, past or present, has immersed themselves in the culture and subeconomy of sport more than Canada&rsquo;s very own Aubrey &ldquo;Drake&rdquo; Graham &mdash; and the infatuation is mutual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/from-lebron-to-derozan-breaking-down-the-sports-references-on-drakes-new-triple-album/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/from-lebron-to-derozan-breaking-down-the-sports-references-on-drakes-new-triple-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dain Dainja leads Edmonton Stingers past Vancouver Bandits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Stingers defeat the Vancouver Bandits 91-78. Dain Dainja scores 25 points and collects 14 rebounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dain-dainja-leads-edmonton-stingers-past-vancouver-bandits/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dain-dainja-leads-edmonton-stingers-past-vancouver-bandits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres score 7 unanswered to beat Habs, force Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buffalo Sabres roared back from a two-goal deficit with seven unanswered goals to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 at the Bell Centre on Saturday, forcing a Game 7. The winner on Monday will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sabres-score-7-unanswered-to-beat-habs-force-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sabres-score-7-unanswered-to-beat-habs-force-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres quiet Bell Centre crowd with 7 unanswered, beat Habs to force Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buffalo Sabres roared back from a two-goal deficit with seven unanswered goals to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 at the Bell Centre on Saturday, forcing a Game 7. The winner on Monday will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sabres-quiet-bell-centre-crowd-with-7-unanswered-beat-habs-to-force-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sabres-quiet-bell-centre-crowd-with-7-unanswered-beat-habs-to-force-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg Sea Bears defeat Saskatoon Mamba, start season with two straight victories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winnipeg Sea Bears beat Saskatoon Mamba 108-96. Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. scores a team-high 24 points and Teddy Allen adds 22 points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/winnipeg-sea-bears-defeat-saskatoon-mamba-start-season-with-two-straight-victories/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/winnipeg-sea-bears-defeat-saskatoon-mamba-start-season-with-two-straight-victories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Smalley grabs lead at PGA Championship, Canadian Nick Taylor 2 shots back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Championship where no one could take control Saturday is now the major that practically everybody can win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alex-smalley-grabs-lead-at-pga-championship-canadian-nick-taylor-2-shots-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alex-smalley-grabs-lead-at-pga-championship-canadian-nick-taylor-2-shots-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire's depth brings team 1 win away from 1st Walter Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday's overtime goal by offseason signing Maggie Flaherty is an example of how this Victoire team is different from past iterations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoires-depth-brings-team-1-win-away-from-1st-walter-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoires-depth-brings-team-1-win-away-from-1st-walter-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones scores twice late in game to help Wild tie visiting Roses 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mya Jones came in off the bench late in the second<br />
half and scored twice, including a goal one minute into stoppage<br />
time, to lift the Calgary Wild to a 2-2 draw over the visiting<br />
Montreal Roses in Northern Super League action on Saturday in Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jones-scores-twice-late-in-game-to-help-wild-tie-visiting-roses-2-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jones-scores-twice-late-in-game-to-help-wild-tie-visiting-roses-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoire move closer to Walter Cup title with Game 2 overtime win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge visit the Montreal Victoire for game 2 of the Walter Cup finals at Place Bell in Laval, Que.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victoire-move-closer-to-walter-cup-title-with-game-2-overtime-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victoire-move-closer-to-walter-cup-title-with-game-2-overtime-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flaherty scores overtime winner to give Victoire a 2-1 win over Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Flaherty scored 14:12 into overtime to give<br />
the Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of<br />
the PWHL's Walter Cup final on Saturday at Place Bell in Laval, Que.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/flaherty-scores-overtime-winner-to-give-victoire-a-2-1-win-over-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/flaherty-scores-overtime-winner-to-give-victoire-a-2-1-win-over-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flaherty scores in OT to give Victoire 2-1 win over Charge in Game 2 of Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Flaherty's second goal of the playoffs came 14:12 into overtime to give the Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of the Professional Women's Hockey League's Walter Cup final on Saturday at Place Bell in Laval, Que.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/flaherty-scores-in-ot-to-give-victoire-2-1-win-over-charge-in-game-2-of-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/flaherty-scores-in-ot-to-give-victoire-2-1-win-over-charge-in-game-2-of-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios to undergo elbow surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays could be without right-hander Jose Berrios for the remainder of the season after the veteran pitcher is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-jose-berrios-to-undergo-elbow-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-jose-berrios-to-undergo-elbow-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner finishes off Medvedev to set up Italian Open final vs. Ruud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4<br />
when their rain-delayed semifinal resumed on Saturday and set up an<br />
Italian Open final against Casper Ruud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-finishes-off-medvedev-to-set-up-italian-open-final-vs-ruud/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-finishes-off-medvedev-to-set-up-italian-open-final-vs-ruud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrini scores pair to lead Canada to 6-0 victory over Italy at men's hockey worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an<br />
assist to lead Canada to a 6-0 victory over Italy on Saturday at the<br />
world hockey championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/celebrini-scores-pair-to-lead-canada-to-6-0-victory-over-italy-at-mens-hockey-worlds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/celebrini-scores-pair-to-lead-canada-to-6-0-victory-over-italy-at-mens-hockey-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Athletes deserve better': 2 Cycling Canada board members resign in response to program cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days after five national cycling team athletes launched an appeal against Cycling Canada to be reinstated for competition, two board members have now resigned from the national sport organization in response to the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/athletes-deserve-better-2-cycling-canada-board-members-resign-in-response-to-program-cut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/athletes-deserve-better-2-cycling-canada-board-members-resign-in-response-to-program-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Boutilier, Stanley Cup champ and former curling executive, remembered for his humility]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nova Scotian who won a Stanley Cup and a World Junior Hockey Championship and also worked as a university professor and curling executive is being remembered for his humility. Paul (Boots) Boutilier was 63.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/paul-boutilier-stanley-cup-champ-and-former-curling-executive-remembered-for-his-humility/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/paul-boutilier-stanley-cup-champ-and-former-curling-executive-remembered-for-his-humility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton finishes 3rd at season-opening Diamond League stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian shot put star Sarah Mitton finished third at the season-opening stop of the Diamond League season on Saturday in Shanghai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-shot-putter-sarah-mitton-finishes-3rd-at-season-opening-diamond-league-stop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-shot-putter-sarah-mitton-finishes-3rd-at-season-opening-diamond-league-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.A. Sparks get off to fast start, hold off Toronto Tempo behind Plum's 27 points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 27 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks had a fast start before holding off the visiting Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday night for their first win of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/la-sparks-get-off-to-fast-start-hold-off-toronto-tempo-behind-plums-27-points/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/la-sparks-get-off-to-fast-start-hold-off-toronto-tempo-behind-plums-27-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.A. Sparks get off to fast start, hold off Toronto Tempo behind Plum's 25 points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 25 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks had a fast start before holding off the visiting Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday night for their first win of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/la-sparks-get-off-to-fast-start-hold-off-toronto-tempo-behind-plums-25-points/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/la-sparks-get-off-to-fast-start-hold-off-toronto-tempo-behind-plums-25-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 World Athletics Wanda Diamond League - Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's top track and field stars head to the Shanghai Stadium for the latest stop of the 2026 World Athletics Wanda Diamond League tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-world-athletics-wanda-diamond-league-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:51:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2026-world-athletics-wanda-diamond-league-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smalley and McNealy share PGA Championship lead with long list of stars on their heels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first PGA Championship at Aronimink in 64 years brought a pair of newcomers to the top of the leaderboard Friday in Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy, and left hope for just about everyone else on a course that hasn't let anyone get too far away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/smalley-and-mcnealy-share-pga-championship-lead-with-long-list-of-stars-on-their-heels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/smalley-and-mcnealy-share-pga-championship-lead-with-long-list-of-stars-on-their-heels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL to choose San Jose as 4th expansion market: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWHL is bringing women's hockey to the Bay Area by choosing San Jose, California, as its fourth and final market during the league's latest round of expansion, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-to-choose-san-jose-as-4th-expansion-market-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-to-choose-san-jose-as-4th-expansion-market-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Knights lose 2nd-round pick, John Tortorella fined $100K US for breaking media rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL docked the Vegas Golden Knights a second-round pick in this year's draft and fined head coach John Tortorella $100,000 US on Friday for violating media access rules after their series-clinching Game 6 victory at Anaheim on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/golden-knights-lose-2nd-round-pick-john-tortorella-fined-100k-us-for-breaking-media-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/golden-knights-lose-2nd-round-pick-john-tortorella-fined-100k-us-for-breaking-media-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home cooking: Inside Rebecca Leslie's rise with her hometown Ottawa Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leslie scored twice for the Charge in a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Victoire in Game 1 of the Walter Cup final. It was her latest feat in a career year for the 30-year-old from Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/home-cooking-inside-rebecca-leslies-rise-with-her-hometown-ottawa-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/home-cooking-inside-rebecca-leslies-rise-with-her-hometown-ottawa-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Checking forward Connor Brown plays hero for Canada, scores winner in hockey worlds opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Brown scored the winning goal in the third period and Canada opened its world hockey championship with a 5-3 win over Sweden on Friday in Fribourg, Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/checking-forward-connor-brown-plays-hero-for-canada-scores-winner-in-hockey-worlds-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/checking-forward-connor-brown-plays-hero-for-canada-scores-winner-in-hockey-worlds-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manon Rh&eacute;aume, pioneering goalie in women's hockey, named 1st GM of PWHL Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rh&eacute;aume spent the past four years working in hockey operations with the NHL's LA Kings. In 1992, she became the first female goaltender to play in an NHL preseason game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/manon-rheacuteaume-pioneering-goalie-in-womens-hockey-named-1st-gm-of-pwhl-detroit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/manon-rheacuteaume-pioneering-goalie-in-womens-hockey-named-1st-gm-of-pwhl-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Montreal's playoff energy is like no other]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost everyone appears to agree that the Montreal Canadiens fans are the loudest and rowdiest of any team in the National Hockey League. And the "Habs fever" is only intensifying as the team pursues a second round battle in the Stanley Cup playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/why-montreals-playoff-energy-is-like-no-other/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/why-montreals-playoff-energy-is-like-no-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd wave of free FIFA Fan Festival tickets to drop Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Toronto is expected to release today the second batch of free tickets for its World Cup fan festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2nd-wave-of-free-fifa-fan-festival-tickets-to-drop-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2nd-wave-of-free-fifa-fan-festival-tickets-to-drop-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderbirds aiming to bring National Lacrosse League title to Halifax for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Halifax Thunderbirds open the best-of-three National Lacrosse League championship series on Friday night in Toronto against the Rock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/thunderbirds-aiming-to-bring-national-lacrosse-league-title-to-halifax-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/thunderbirds-aiming-to-bring-national-lacrosse-league-title-to-halifax-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No more crowdfunding and increased infrastructure: NSOs cautiously plan for federal funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the federal government's announcing an injection of more than $750 million into the Canadian sport system during the spring economic update in April, some national sports organizations remain cautious about their optimism until seeing how the funding will be applied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-more-crowdfunding-and-increased-infrastructure-nsos-cautiously-plan-for-federal-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-more-crowdfunding-and-increased-infrastructure-nsos-cautiously-plan-for-federal-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Miracle in Laval': How the Montreal Victoire came back to win Game 1 of the Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[A goal off a player's head and a buzzer beater helped the Victoire take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series against the Ottawa Charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/miracle-in-laval-how-the-montreal-victoire-came-back-to-win-game-1-of-the-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/miracle-in-laval-how-the-montreal-victoire-came-back-to-win-game-1-of-the-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup turns up gentrification pressures in Mexico City, say experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say parts of Mexico City have faced increasing pressure from gentrification which gained momentum during the pandemic &mdash; as digital nomads flocked to the city &mdash; and this has accelerated as the FIFA World Cup looms in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-world-cup-turns-up-gentrification-pressures-in-mexico-city-say-experts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-world-cup-turns-up-gentrification-pressures-in-mexico-city-say-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roque's OT winner helps Victoire edge Charge in Game 1 of all-Canadian Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire have struck first blood in the all-Canadian Walter Cup final. Abby Roque scored early in overtime to give the Victoire a frantic 3-2 home win over the Ottawa Charge after Montreal's Nicole Gosling equalized with 2.1 seconds remaining in the third period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/roques-ot-winner-helps-victoire-edge-charge-in-game-1-of-all-canadian-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/roques-ot-winner-helps-victoire-edge-charge-in-game-1-of-all-canadian-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roque buries OT winner as Victoire top Charge in Game 1 of all-Canadian Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire have struck first blood in the all-Canadian Walter Cup final. Abby Roque scored early in overtime to give the Victoire a frantic 3-2 home win over the Ottawa Charge after Montreal's Nicole Gosling equalized with 2.1 seconds remaining in the third period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/roque-buries-ot-winner-as-victoire-top-charge-in-game-1-of-all-canadian-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/roque-buries-ot-winner-as-victoire-top-charge-in-game-1-of-all-canadian-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roque buries OT winner as Victoire edge Charge in Game 1 of all-Canadian Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire have struck first blood in the all-Canadian Walter Cup final. Abby Roque scored early in overtime to give the Victoire a frantic 3-2 home win over the Ottawa Charge after Montreal's Nicole Gosling equalized with 2.1 seconds remaining in the third period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/roque-buries-ot-winner-as-victoire-edge-charge-in-game-1-of-all-canadian-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/roque-buries-ot-winner-as-victoire-edge-charge-in-game-1-of-all-canadian-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs reclaim series lead with 6-3 victory over the Sabres in Game 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens reclaimed the lead in their second-round NHL playoff series on Thursday night, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 at KeyBank Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-reclaim-series-lead-with-6-3-victory-over-the-sabres-in-game-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-reclaim-series-lead-with-6-3-victory-over-the-sabres-in-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Vancouver, B.C. government, First Nations in push to keep Whitecaps in city 'for generations']]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Vancouver, B.C. government, First Nations and Crown corporation that owns BC Place Stadium say they are working with "private partners" to keep the Whitecaps Major League Soccer team in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/city-of-vancouver-bc-government-first-nations-in-push-to-keep-whitecaps-in-city-for-generations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/city-of-vancouver-bc-government-first-nations-in-push-to-keep-whitecaps-in-city-for-generations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen Celebrini captains Canada while U.S. defends world hockey title in Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macklin Celebrini is to captain Canada and Sidney Crosby will join him on the team at the world hockey championship in Switzerland, where the United States sets out to retain the trophy it won in 2025 for the first time in 92 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/teen-celebrini-captains-canada-while-us-defends-world-hockey-title-in-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/teen-celebrini-captains-canada-while-us-defends-world-hockey-title-in-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about (and how to watch) Diamond League track &amp; field this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the world's best track and field athletes will compete in the latest season of the Diamond League. Here's what you need to know as the 2026 series gets underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-you-need-to-know-about-and-how-to-watch-diamond-league-track-amp-field-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-you-need-to-know-about-and-how-to-watch-diamond-league-track-amp-field-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Canucks poised to name Sedin twins, Ryan Johnson to front office: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple outlets reporting Daniel and Henrick Sedin the new co-presidents of the club, Johnson promoted to general manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-poised-to-name-sedin-twins-ryan-johnson-to-front-office-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-poised-to-name-sedin-twins-ryan-johnson-to-front-office-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Canucks name Sedin twins, Ryan Johnson to front office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini has named Daniel and Henrik Sedin as the new co-presidents of the club, and Ryan Johnson as the 13th general manager of the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-name-sedin-twins-ryan-johnson-to-front-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-name-sedin-twins-ryan-johnson-to-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With 32nd consecutive Masters win, Sinner breaks Djokovic's record to reach Italian Open semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner is two victories from becoming the first home man to win the Italian Open in half a century after he landed shots on the lines repeatedly in a 6-2, 6-4 triumph over No. 14 Andrey Rublev to reach the semifinals Thursday in Rome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-32nd-consecutive-masters-win-sinner-breaks-djokovics-record-to-reach-italian-open-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-32nd-consecutive-masters-win-sinner-breaks-djokovics-record-to-reach-italian-open-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With the spotlight all to itself again, Diamond League looks to capitalize on its default track monopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, track and field enters the 2026 season facing a challenge. How does the Diamond League, which runs from May to September, engage casual fans in a season that doesn&rsquo;t culminate in an Olympics or world championship?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-the-spotlight-all-to-itself-again-diamond-league-looks-to-capitalize-on-its-default-track-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-the-spotlight-all-to-itself-again-diamond-league-looks-to-capitalize-on-its-default-track-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Kris Knoblauch: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Kris Knoblauch,according to multiple reports on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/edmonton-oilers-fire-head-coach-kris-knoblauch-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/edmonton-oilers-fire-head-coach-kris-knoblauch-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Changes are needed': Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Kris Knoblauch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Kris Knoblauch along with assistant coach Mark Stuart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/changes-are-needed-edmonton-oilers-fire-head-coach-kris-knoblauch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/changes-are-needed-edmonton-oilers-fire-head-coach-kris-knoblauch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alphonso Davies's return to Canadian lineup complicated by club team Bayern Munich's reported resistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[x]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alphonso-daviess-return-to-canadian-lineup-complicated-by-club-team-bayern-munichs-reported-resistance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alphonso-daviess-return-to-canadian-lineup-complicated-by-club-team-bayern-munichs-reported-resistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship gets started with a wild shot and a little uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braden Shattuck hit the opening shot of the 108th PGA Championship on Thursday, leading to uncertainty that greeted the second major of the year at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pga-championship-gets-started-with-a-wild-shot-and-a-little-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pga-championship-gets-started-with-a-wild-shot-and-a-little-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Live: PWHL to introduce Hamilton franchise, fans thrilled to cheer for new pro hockey team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWHL announced an expansion to Hamilton Wednesday, alongside an expansion to Las Vegas. Local fans and players say it will be great to cheer for a home team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-live-pwhl-to-introduce-hamilton-franchise-fans-thrilled-to-cheer-for-new-pro-hockey-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-live-pwhl-to-introduce-hamilton-franchise-fans-thrilled-to-cheer-for-new-pro-hockey-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL to introduce Hamilton franchise, fans thrilled to cheer for new pro hockey team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWHL announced an expansion to Hamilton Wednesday, alongside an expansion to Las Vegas. Local fans and players say it will be great to cheer for a home team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-to-introduce-hamilton-franchise-fans-thrilled-to-cheer-for-new-pro-hockey-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-to-introduce-hamilton-franchise-fans-thrilled-to-cheer-for-new-pro-hockey-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL introduces new Hamilton franchise, fans thrilled to cheer for new pro hockey team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWHL announced an expansion to Hamilton Wednesday, alongside an expansion to Las Vegas. Local fans and players say it will be great to cheer for a home team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-introduces-new-hamilton-franchise-fans-thrilled-to-cheer-for-new-pro-hockey-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-introduces-new-hamilton-franchise-fans-thrilled-to-cheer-for-new-pro-hockey-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket Canada's funding frozen by governing body following fifth estate investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Cricket Council issued notice to Cricket Canada that its funding was frozen effective immediately due to concerns over its governance system and a lack of financial oversight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cricket-canadas-funding-frozen-by-governing-body-following-fifth-estate-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cricket-canadas-funding-frozen-by-governing-body-following-fifth-estate-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo happy with improvement in 1st-ever WNBA win in franchise history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expansion Toronto Tempo earned their first win in the WNBA by defeating the Seattle Storm 86-73 on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-happy-with-improvement-in-1st-ever-wnba-win-in-franchise-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-happy-with-improvement-in-1st-ever-wnba-win-in-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 400 businesses sign pledge to help keep Whitecaps in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign, which launched 10 days ago, asks businesses to join in "the private sector's commitment to helping the club bridge its current revenue gap" through sponsorships, partnerships, and group ticket programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/over-400-businesses-sign-pledge-to-help-keep-whitecaps-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/over-400-businesses-sign-pledge-to-help-keep-whitecaps-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stage is set for the PWHL's 1st all-Canadian Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best-of-five Walter Cup final series between the Montreal Victoire and Ottawa Charge will begin on Thursday, ensuring the Cup is won by a Canadian team for the first time in history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stage-is-set-for-the-pwhls-1st-all-canadian-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stage-is-set-for-the-pwhls-1st-all-canadian-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islanders' Matthew Schaefer first unanimous NHL rookie of the year recipient since 1993]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/islanders-matthew-schaefer-first-unanimous-nhl-rookie-of-the-year-recipient-since-1993/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/islanders-matthew-schaefer-first-unanimous-nhl-rookie-of-the-year-recipient-since-1993/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's most interesting golfer makes his major debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the PGA Championship, where rising young Canadian Sudarshan Yellamaraju looks to continue his impressive rookie season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-most-interesting-golfer-makes-his-major-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-most-interesting-golfer-makes-his-major-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian cyclists launch appeal against Cycling Canada amid program cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Canadian cyclists are prepared to fight back after it was announced Cycling Canada would not be sending a women&rsquo;s pursuit team to this year&rsquo;s world championships slated for Oct. 14-18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-cyclists-launch-appeal-against-cycling-canada-amid-program-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-cyclists-launch-appeal-against-cycling-canada-amid-program-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Wild FC ownership changes, Alyssa Mitchell buys majority stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Mitchell has invested in a majority stake of the Northern Super League's Calgary Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/calgary-wild-fc-ownership-changes-alyssa-mitchell-buys-majority-stake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/calgary-wild-fc-ownership-changes-alyssa-mitchell-buys-majority-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL to add teams in Hamilton and Las Vegas ahead of next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWHL will add expansion teams in Hamilton and Las Vegas ahead of next season, the latest step in the league's rapid expansion plan. The league announced the two cities on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-to-add-teams-in-hamilton-and-las-vegas-ahead-of-next-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-to-add-teams-in-hamilton-and-las-vegas-ahead-of-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian curling great Brad Gushue named high-performance director for U.S. team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Gushue was named high-performance director for USA Curling on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-curling-great-brad-gushue-named-high-performance-director-for-us-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-curling-great-brad-gushue-named-high-performance-director-for-us-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs dismiss head coach Craig Berube after first missed playoffs in 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube on Wednesday after two seasons in charge. New general manager John Chayka says the decision was tied to an organizational reset and a desire for a fresh start, while praising Berube's leadership and professionalism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-dismiss-head-coach-craig-berube-after-first-missed-playoffs-in-10-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-dismiss-head-coach-craig-berube-after-first-missed-playoffs-in-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desiring a fresh start, Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube after 2 seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube on Wednesday after two seasons. New general manager John Chayka says the decision was tied to an organizational reset and a desire for a fresh start, while praising Berube's leadership and professionalism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/desiring-a-fresh-start-maple-leafs-fire-head-coach-craig-berube-after-2-seasons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/desiring-a-fresh-start-maple-leafs-fire-head-coach-craig-berube-after-2-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosnia and Herzegovina's Canadian community ready for a World Cup party when team opens tournament vs. Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[This moment in history for Bosnia and Herzegovina is not simply about soccer. It is about homeland, resilience, and the pride that manifests from that connection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bosnia-and-herzegovinas-canadian-community-ready-for-a-world-cup-party-when-team-opens-tournament-vs-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bosnia-and-herzegovinas-canadian-community-ready-for-a-world-cup-party-when-team-opens-tournament-vs-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres hold on for 3-2 win over Habs in Game 4, series tied 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday, helping his team beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sabres-hold-on-for-3-2-win-over-habs-in-game-4-series-tied-2-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sabres-hold-on-for-3-2-win-over-habs-in-game-4-series-tied-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs lose Game 4 to Sabres, series tied 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buffalo Sabres managed to hold off the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, securing a 3-2 victory at the Bell Centre, leading to a 2-2 tie in the second-round playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-lose-game-4-to-sabres-series-tied-2-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-lose-game-4-to-sabres-series-tied-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fluke goal key to Sabres tying series with comeback win over Habs in Game 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday, helping his team beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fluke-goal-key-to-sabres-tying-series-with-comeback-win-over-habs-in-game-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fluke-goal-key-to-sabres-tying-series-with-comeback-win-over-habs-in-game-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fluke goal key to Sabres 3-2 comeback win over Habs in Game 4, series tied 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday, helping his team beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fluke-goal-key-to-sabres-3-2-comeback-win-over-habs-in-game-4-series-tied-2-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fluke-goal-key-to-sabres-3-2-comeback-win-over-habs-in-game-4-series-tied-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoire outlast Frost to clinch series, setting up all-Canadian Walter Cup final with Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire hung on 2-1 to eliminate the reigning champion Minnesota Frost in Game 5 of their PWHL semifinal series on Tuesday, setting up an all-Canadian Walter Cup final against the Ottawa Charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victoire-outlast-frost-to-clinch-series-setting-up-all-canadian-walter-cup-final-with-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victoire-outlast-frost-to-clinch-series-setting-up-all-canadian-walter-cup-final-with-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain tumour, his family announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jason-collins-nbas-first-openly-gay-player-dies-at-47-of-brain-tumour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jason-collins-nbas-first-openly-gay-player-dies-at-47-of-brain-tumour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver cyclist speaks out after Olympic aspirations crushed by program cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vancouver-based Olympian is speaking out after she and her teammates were blindsided by a Cycling Canada announcement that it is not sending a women&rsquo;s team pursuit squad to this year&rsquo;s world championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-cyclist-speaks-out-after-olympic-aspirations-crushed-by-program-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-cyclist-speaks-out-after-olympic-aspirations-crushed-by-program-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired Canadian Olympian Meghan Agosta, 39, declares for 2026 PWHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meghan Agosta has entered the Professional Women's Hockey League draft six years after she last played for Canada internationally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/retired-canadian-olympian-meghan-agosta-39-declares-for-2026-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/retired-canadian-olympian-meghan-agosta-39-declares-for-2026-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Sidney Crosby set to make 4th appearance at men's world hockey championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will join the men's national team at the world championship in Switzerland, his NHL club and Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sidney-crosby-set-to-make-4th-appearance-at-mens-world-hockey-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sidney-crosby-set-to-make-4th-appearance-at-mens-world-hockey-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFL reverting to 20-second play clock in last 3 minutes of halves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Football League games will adopt a 35-second play clock in 2026 but return to a 20-second clock for the final three minutes of each half.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cfl-reverting-to-20-second-play-clock-in-last-3-minutes-of-halves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cfl-reverting-to-20-second-play-clock-in-last-3-minutes-of-halves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at the age of 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/memphis-grizzlies-forward-brandon-clarke-dead-at-29/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/memphis-grizzlies-forward-brandon-clarke-dead-at-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No new illnesses after postponement of Montreal-Minnesota PWHL playoff game, league says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deciding Game 5 will be played between the Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost on Tuesday evening, one day after the game was postponed due to 'player safety concerns related to illness.' The winner will play the Ottawa Charge in the Walter Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-new-illnesses-after-postponement-of-montreal-minnesota-pwhl-playoff-game-league-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-new-illnesses-after-postponement-of-montreal-minnesota-pwhl-playoff-game-league-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup will be missing some star players as injuries mount before big kickoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries to some of soccer's biggest names are mounting ahead of the World Cup which starts next month, including Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Mohamed Salah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-will-be-missing-some-star-players-as-injuries-mount-before-big-kickoff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-cup-will-be-missing-some-star-players-as-injuries-mount-before-big-kickoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor, Ont., to host 4-team World Junior Summer Showcase of hockey this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. will face off in a total of 10 games during this summer's 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, with Windsor, Ont., hosting the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/windsor-ont-to-host-4-team-world-junior-summer-showcase-of-hockey-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/windsor-ont-to-host-4-team-world-junior-summer-showcase-of-hockey-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor, Ont., to host 4-team World Junior hockey showcase this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. will faceoff in a total of 10 games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/windsor-ont-to-host-4-team-world-junior-hockey-showcase-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/windsor-ont-to-host-4-team-world-junior-hockey-showcase-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champion Thunder hold off Lakers and Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 points for series sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play, and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the hometown Los Angeles Lakers out of the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 115-110 victory in Game 4 on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/champion-thunder-hold-off-lakers-and-gilgeous-alexander-scores-35-points-for-series-sweep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/champion-thunder-hold-off-lakers-and-gilgeous-alexander-scores-35-points-for-series-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for LeBron James? He has plenty of options for next season and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James's 23rd season ended Monday night when the Lakers were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder. At 41, he likely doesn't have many years left to play &mdash; if any. And now he'll start the process of figuring out what he wants to do, what his family wants him to do and what's best for all parties involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/whats-next-for-lebron-james-he-has-plenty-of-options-for-next-season-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/whats-next-for-lebron-james-he-has-plenty-of-options-for-next-season-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo’s path to victory in WNBA, and an early CEBL favourite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reality of the WNBA in Toronto finally arrived on Friday. Through all the pre-game pomp and circumstance, it felt most real as players were introduced and we put faces to names in blue-and-purple Tempo jerseys. For many involved in the project, it had all come together in this moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempos-path-to-victory-in-wnba-and-an-early-cebl-favourite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempos-path-to-victory-in-wnba-and-an-early-cebl-favourite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resilient Ottawa Charge looking for Walter Cup redemption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge learned valuable lessons in last year's Walter Cup final loss to the Minnesota Frost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/resilient-ottawa-charge-looking-for-walter-cup-redemption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/resilient-ottawa-charge-looking-for-walter-cup-redemption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cycling Canada decision to cancel women's team pursuit program draws ire of track athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frustrated Canadian track cyclists continue to voice their displeasure and concerns on social media about Cycling Canada's recent announcement to withdraw its women&rsquo;s team pursuit squad from the Oct. 14 world championships in Shanghai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cycling-canada-decision-to-cancel-womens-team-pursuit-program-draws-ire-of-track-athletes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cycling-canada-decision-to-cancel-womens-team-pursuit-program-draws-ire-of-track-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illness postpones decisive Game 5 between Montreal Victoire, Minnesota Frost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 5 between the Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost will be rescheduled based on medical guidance, the league says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/illness-postpones-decisive-game-5-between-montreal-victoire-minnesota-frost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/illness-postpones-decisive-game-5-between-montreal-victoire-minnesota-frost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decisive Game 5 between Montreal Victoire, Minnesota Frost rescheduled to Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 5 between the Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost was postponed due to "player safety concerns related to illness."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/decisive-game-5-between-montreal-victoire-minnesota-frost-rescheduled-to-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/decisive-game-5-between-montreal-victoire-minnesota-frost-rescheduled-to-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays place outfielder Addison Barger on the 10-day injured list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays placed Addison Barger on the 10-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Meanwhile, left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer was designated for assignment after falling to 1-5 with a 6.69 earned-run average after allowing six earned runs in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Angels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-place-outfielder-addison-barger-on-the-10-day-injured-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-place-outfielder-addison-barger-on-the-10-day-injured-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire take on Minnesota Frost in do-or-die Game 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire will play host to the Minnesota Frost tonight at Place Bell in a do-or-die Game 5 with a spot in the Walter Cup finals on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoire-take-on-minnesota-frost-in-do-or-die-game-5/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoire-take-on-minnesota-frost-in-do-or-die-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba hockey coach who lured, sexually assaulted teenage player gets 6 years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madison Biluk, a former Manitoba hockey coach who admitted to luring and sexually assaulting a teenage player on her team, was taken into custody Monday to begin serving a six-year prison sentence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/manitoba-hockey-coach-who-lured-sexually-assaulted-teenage-player-gets-6-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/manitoba-hockey-coach-who-lured-sexually-assaulted-teenage-player-gets-6-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not convinced this is the right move': Malindi Elmore objects to removal of marathon from athletics worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of Canadian elite road runners expressed disappointment to CBC Sports following World Athletics' decision last month to remove the marathon from the World Athletics Championships after 2029 for a standalone event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/not-convinced-this-is-the-right-move-malindi-elmore-objects-to-removal-of-marathon-from-athletics-worlds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/not-convinced-this-is-the-right-move-malindi-elmore-objects-to-removal-of-marathon-from-athletics-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not convinced this is the right move': Malindi Elmore objects to marathon removal from athletics worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of Canadian elite road runners expressed disappointment to CBC Sports following World Athletics' decision last month to remove the marathon from the World Athletics Championships after 2029 for a standalone event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/not-convinced-this-is-the-right-move-malindi-elmore-objects-to-marathon-removal-from-athletics-worlds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/not-convinced-this-is-the-right-move-malindi-elmore-objects-to-marathon-removal-from-athletics-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs score 4 unanswered goals, dominate Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead over Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens now have a 2-1 lead in their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres after a convincing 6-2 win in Game 3 at the Bell Centre Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-score-4-unanswered-goals-dominate-game-3-to-take-2-1-series-lead-over-sabres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-score-4-unanswered-goals-dominate-game-3-to-take-2-1-series-lead-over-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge finish off Boston Fleet in overtime thriller, headed back to Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge are headed back to the Walter Cup final after beating the Boston Fleet 4-3 in double overtime Sunday and wrapping up their semifinal series in four games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-finish-off-boston-fleet-in-overtime-thriller-headed-back-to-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-finish-off-boston-fleet-in-overtime-thriller-headed-back-to-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charge return to Walter Cup Final after finishing off Fleet in double-overtime thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge are returning to the Walter Cup Final for a second straight season. Michela Cava scored at 1:12 of the second overtime to earn Ottawa a thrilling 4-3 win over the Boston Fleet. The Charge won the best-of-five semifinal series in four games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/charge-return-to-walter-cup-final-after-finishing-off-fleet-in-double-overtime-thriller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/charge-return-to-walter-cup-final-after-finishing-off-fleet-in-double-overtime-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards win NBA draft lottery and will pick first on June 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery on Sunday and are poised to pick first overall for the first time since choosing John Wall in that spot in 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wizards-win-nba-draft-lottery-and-will-pick-first-on-june-23/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wizards-win-nba-draft-lottery-and-will-pick-first-on-june-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian foursome battles to mixed relay bronze at World Triathlon Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a confident group of four Canadian athletes arriving for this week's World Triathlon Cup. On Sunday, they leaned on Tyler Mislawchuk's experience to earn a bronze medal in a hard-fought mixed relay in Chengdu, China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-foursome-battles-to-mixed-relay-bronze-at-world-triathlon-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-foursome-battles-to-mixed-relay-bronze-at-world-triathlon-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens host Sabres tonight in Game 3, hoping home ice becomes an advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to make Mother's Day extra special when they attempt to grab a 2-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven playoff series against the visiting Buffalo Sabres Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-host-sabres-tonight-in-game-3-hoping-home-ice-becomes-an-advantage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-host-sabres-tonight-in-game-3-hoping-home-ice-becomes-an-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen, Kraus lead Winnipeg Sea Bears to comeback win over Edmonton Stingers in CEBL season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hometown product Mason Kraus made a pair of clutch free throws to reach the target score and give the Winnipeg Sea Bears a 77-75 win over the host Edmonton Stingers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League season opener on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/allen-kraus-lead-winnipeg-sea-bears-to-comeback-win-over-edmonton-stingers-in-cebl-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/allen-kraus-lead-winnipeg-sea-bears-to-comeback-win-over-edmonton-stingers-in-cebl-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen, Kraus lead Sea Bears to comeback win over Stingers in CEBL season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hometown product Mason Kraus made a pair of clutch free throws to reach the target score and give the Winnipeg Sea Bears a 77-75 win over the host Edmonton Stingers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League season opener on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/allen-kraus-lead-sea-bears-to-comeback-win-over-stingers-in-cebl-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/allen-kraus-lead-sea-bears-to-comeback-win-over-stingers-in-cebl-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame baseball manager Bobby Cox, who led Atlanta to 1st major sports title, dead at 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Cox, the folksy Atlanta manager whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, died Saturday. He was 84.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hall-of-fame-baseball-manager-bobby-cox-who-led-atlanta-to-1st-major-sports-title-dead-at-84/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hall-of-fame-baseball-manager-bobby-cox-who-led-atlanta-to-1st-major-sports-title-dead-at-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Manitoba athletes show off skills for a chance to get financial backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[About a hundred young athletes hoping to someday make it big showed off their skills to talent scouts at a Winnipeg event Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/young-manitoba-athletes-show-off-skills-for-a-chance-to-get-financial-backing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/young-manitoba-athletes-show-off-skills-for-a-chance-to-get-financial-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto FC welcomes Messi's Inter Miami at new-look BMO Field in World Cup dress rehearsal]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Inter Miami-Toronto FC match at the new-look BMO Field on Saturday provided a dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-fc-welcomes-messis-inter-miami-at-new-look-bmo-field-in-world-cup-dress-rehearsal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-fc-welcomes-messis-inter-miami-at-new-look-bmo-field-in-world-cup-dress-rehearsal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey icon Ernie 'Punch' McLean killed in northern B.C. crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ernie 'Punch' McLean led the Western Hockey League (WHL) New Westminster Bruins to four consecutive Memorial Cup finals and two championships between 1975-1978, and coached more than 100 players who later skated in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-icon-ernie-punch-mclean-killed-in-northern-bc-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-icon-ernie-punch-mclean-killed-in-northern-bc-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Sophia Jensen paddles to silver at season-opening Canoe Sprint World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Sophia Jensen claimed silver in the women's canoe single 500-metre race at the season-opening Canoe Sprint World Cup stop on Saturday in Szeged, Hungary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sophia-jensen-paddles-to-silver-at-season-opening-canoe-sprint-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-sophia-jensen-paddles-to-silver-at-season-opening-canoe-sprint-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auger-Aliassime hampered by leg injury, ousted in Italian Open's 2nd round]]></title><description><![CDATA[An uncomfortable Felix Auger-Aliassime was upset in the second round of Italian Open men's singles Saturday in Rome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auger-aliassime-hampered-by-leg-injury-ousted-in-italian-opens-2nd-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auger-aliassime-hampered-by-leg-injury-ousted-in-italian-opens-2nd-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL on CBC: Winnipeg at Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the Winnipeg Sea Bears and the Edmonton Stingers go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from the Edmonton EXPO Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-on-cbc-winnipeg-at-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:15:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-on-cbc-winnipeg-at-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk wins bronze medal at World Triathlon Cup in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Mislawchuk opened his season with a bronze-medal win at a World Triathlon Cup in Chengdu, China, on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-tyler-mislawchuk-wins-bronze-medal-at-world-triathlon-cup-in-china/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-tyler-mislawchuk-wins-bronze-medal-at-world-triathlon-cup-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo's inaugural game was a kaleidoscope of emotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo's first WNBA regular season game was tight, a kaleidoscope of emotions - everything you could ask for in an inaugural game. The final score may have been a 68-65 loss for the Tempo but it really won&rsquo;t matter in the long term. Everything about the night was a celebration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-toronto-tempos-inaugural-game-was-a-kaleidoscope-of-emotions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-toronto-tempos-inaugural-game-was-a-kaleidoscope-of-emotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sidney Morin's 2 goals, Kelly Pannek's empty-netter help Frost beat Victoire 3-1 to force Game 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Sidney Morin scored two goals in the third period, Kelly Pannek added an empty-netter with 1:07 left, and the Minnesota Frost beat the Montreal Victoire 3-1 on Friday night to force a winner-take-all Game 5 in the PWHL playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sidney-morins-2-goals-kelly-panneks-empty-netter-help-frost-beat-victoire-3-1-to-force-game-5/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sidney-morins-2-goals-kelly-panneks-empty-netter-help-frost-beat-victoire-3-1-to-force-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sidney Morin scores twice to help Frost beat Victoire, force Game 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Sidney Morin scored two goals in the third period, Kelly Pannek added an empty-netter with 1:07 left, and the Minnesota Frost beat the Montreal Victoire 3-1 on Friday night to force a winner-take-all Game 5 in the PWHL playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sidney-morin-scores-twice-to-help-frost-beat-victoire-force-game-5/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sidney-morin-scores-twice-to-help-frost-beat-victoire-force-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Frost force game 5 with 3-1 win over Montreal Victoire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Frost host the Montreal Victoire for Game 4 in PWHL playoff action on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/minnesota-frost-force-game-5-with-3-1-win-over-montreal-victoire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/minnesota-frost-force-game-5-with-3-1-win-over-montreal-victoire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens dominate Sabres in Game 2 to even series heading back to Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Newhook had two goals, again providing Montreal with some much-needed secondary scoring, and the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on Friday night to even their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-dominate-sabres-in-game-2-to-even-series-heading-back-to-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-dominate-sabres-in-game-2-to-even-series-heading-back-to-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens dominate Sabres 5-1 to even series heading back to Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Newhook had two goals, again providing Montreal with some much-needed secondary scoring, and the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on Friday night to even their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-dominate-sabres-5-1-to-even-series-heading-back-to-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-dominate-sabres-5-1-to-even-series-heading-back-to-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo fall short of fairy-tale ending in first-ever WNBA regular-season game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shakira Austin sank a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left to play as the Washinton Mystics spoiled the Toronto Tempo's WNBA debut with a 68-65 victory on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-fall-short-of-fairy-tale-ending-in-first-ever-wnba-regular-season-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-fall-short-of-fairy-tale-ending-in-first-ever-wnba-regular-season-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystics beat Tempo 68-65 in Toronto's first regular-season WNBA game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington Mystics beat Toronto Tempo 68 to 65 in the team's first-ever regular season game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mystics-beat-tempo-68-65-in-torontos-first-regular-season-wnba-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mystics-beat-tempo-68-65-in-torontos-first-regular-season-wnba-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin's free throws lift Mystics past Tempo 68-65 in Toronto's regular-season debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shakira Austin sank a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left to play as the Washinton Mystics spoiled the Toronto Tempo's WNBA debut with a 68-65 victory on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/austins-free-throws-lift-mystics-past-tempo-68-65-in-torontos-regular-season-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/austins-free-throws-lift-mystics-past-tempo-68-65-in-torontos-regular-season-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savolainen nets winner to lift Charge past Fleet 2-1, take 2-1 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronja Savolainen scored the game-winning goal with<br />
29 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Ottawa Charge to a<br />
2-1 win over the Boston Fleet in Game 3 of their semifinal series on<br />
Friday in the Professional Women's Hockey League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/savolainen-nets-winner-to-lift-charge-past-fleet-2-1-take-2-1-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/savolainen-nets-winner-to-lift-charge-past-fleet-2-1-take-2-1-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge take 2-1 series lead thanks to Savolainen's Game 3 heroics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronja Savolainen scored the game-winning goal with 29 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 win over the Boston Fleet in Game 3 of their semifinal series on Friday in Ottawa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-take-2-1-series-lead-thanks-to-savolainens-game-3-heroics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-take-2-1-series-lead-thanks-to-savolainens-game-3-heroics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge defeat Boston Fleet in Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge have taken Game 3 of their semifinal PWHL series against the Boston Fleet by a score of 2-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-defeat-boston-fleet-in-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-defeat-boston-fleet-in-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buble, Morissette among starry lineup at Canadian World Cup opening ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian artists Michael Buble and Alanis<br />
Morissette will be among a star-studded lineup of performers at the<br />
FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/buble-morissette-among-starry-lineup-at-canadian-world-cup-opening-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/buble-morissette-among-starry-lineup-at-canadian-world-cup-opening-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Leylah Fernandez exits Italian Open after 3-set loss to Masarova]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leylah Fernandez was upset by world No. 160 Rebeka<br />
Masarova of Switzerland 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the round of 64 at the<br />
Italian Open on Friday in Rome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-leylah-fernandez-exits-italian-open-after-3-set-loss-to-masarova/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-leylah-fernandez-exits-italian-open-after-3-set-loss-to-masarova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDavid up for 4th Hart Trophy, MacKinnon and Kucherov also named finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and Tampa Bay winger Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for this season's Hart Memorial Trophy, the NHL announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcdavid-up-for-4th-hart-trophy-mackinnon-and-kucherov-also-named-finalists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcdavid-up-for-4th-hart-trophy-mackinnon-and-kucherov-also-named-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid fines Valverde, Tchouameni more than $1.1M US for altercation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid fined Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni half a million euros (the equivalent of $588,000 US) each on Friday for their altercation during practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/real-madrid-fines-valverde-tchouameni-more-than-11m-us-for-altercation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/real-madrid-fines-valverde-tchouameni-more-than-11m-us-for-altercation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEBL star Prince Oduro’s love of basketball was shaped in Toronto neighbourhood gyms]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Prince Oduro, chasing his basketball dreams once meant leaving his hometown of Toronto behind. Now the longest-tenured player in Brampton Honey Badgers history, Oduro&rsquo;s story reflects the rise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, a league changing what it means to &ldquo;make it&rdquo; in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-star-prince-oduros-love-of-basketball-was-shaped-in-toronto-neighbourhood-gyms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cebl-star-prince-oduros-love-of-basketball-was-shaped-in-toronto-neighbourhood-gyms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens look to even series with Sabres before shifting to Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens look to earn a split of the first two games of their second-round series with the Buffalo Sabres when the Atlantic Division rivals clash tonight at the KeyBank Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-look-to-even-series-with-sabres-before-shifting-to-montreal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-look-to-even-series-with-sabres-before-shifting-to-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada captain Alphonso Davies sustains hamstring injury weeks before World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada men's soccer captain Alphonso Davies sustained a left hamstring injury in Bayern Munich's Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, putting his availability for the upcoming World Cup in doubt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-sustains-hamstring-injury-weeks-before-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-sustains-hamstring-injury-weeks-before-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal ERs are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospital officials in the Montreal area say their emergency rooms generally saw dips in visits during playoff game nights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-ers-are-getting-some-relief-during-habs-games-in-stanley-cup-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-ers-are-getting-some-relief-during-habs-games-in-stanley-cup-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your guide to the CEBL as high-powered hoops returns to CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every CEBL game concludes in a made basket, as target-score endings &mdash; also known as Elam Endings &mdash; take full effect. Meanwhile, for the first time, the championship series will be a best-of-three, with the lower seed hosting Game 1 before the team with the better record heads home for Games 2 and 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/your-guide-to-the-cebl-as-high-powered-hoops-returns-to-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/your-guide-to-the-cebl-as-high-powered-hoops-returns-to-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flaherty, Scamurra score 24 seconds apart as Victoire melt Frost, inch closer to Walter Cup Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, Ann-Renee Desbiens made 27 saves, and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 on Thursday night in the PWHL playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/flaherty-scamurra-score-24-seconds-apart-as-victoire-melt-frost-inch-closer-to-walter-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/flaherty-scamurra-score-24-seconds-apart-as-victoire-melt-frost-inch-closer-to-walter-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flaherty, Scamurra score 24 seconds apart as Victoire melt Frost, inch closer to Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, Ann-Renee Desbiens made 27 saves, and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 on Thursday night in the PWHL playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/flaherty-scamurra-score-24-seconds-apart-as-victoire-melt-frost-inch-closer-to-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/flaherty-scamurra-score-24-seconds-apart-as-victoire-melt-frost-inch-closer-to-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon Fraser University's application to rejoin U Sports athletic conference provisionally accepted]]></title><description><![CDATA[If approved, the SFU men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s basketball, cross country, indoor track and field, soccer, swimming and wrestling teams will compete in Canada West starting in the 2027-28 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/simon-fraser-universitys-application-to-rejoin-u-sports-athletic-conference-provisionally-accepted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/simon-fraser-universitys-application-to-rejoin-u-sports-athletic-conference-provisionally-accepted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know for the WNBA's 30th season &mdash; and its first in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you caught up on some key storylines for a milestone season in the WNBA, including the debut of the expansion Toronto Tempo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-to-know-for-the-wnbas-30th-season-mdash-and-its-first-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/what-to-know-for-the-wnbas-30th-season-mdash-and-its-first-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will PWHL expansion work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walter Cup playoffs continue this week, while off the ice the league is growing. A ninth franchise was added in Detroit on Wednesday and more teams are coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-will-pwhl-expansion-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-will-pwhl-expansion-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Olympic Committee supports lifting ban on Belarusian athletes in international sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a political shift Thursday, the International Olympic Committee said athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, even as the war in Ukraine continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/international-olympic-committee-supports-lifting-ban-on-belarusian-athletes-in-international-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/international-olympic-committee-supports-lifting-ban-on-belarusian-athletes-in-international-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For many hockey fans in this part of Ontario, Buffalo Sabres are the hometown team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal may be the last Canadian team standing in the second round of the NHL playoffs, but for many hockey fans in St. Catharines, Ont., the Buffalo Sabres are the local heroes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/for-many-hockey-fans-in-this-part-of-ontario-buffalo-sabres-are-the-hometown-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/for-many-hockey-fans-in-this-part-of-ontario-buffalo-sabres-are-the-hometown-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban buys ownership stake in CEBL's Brampton Honey Badgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban is investing in Canadian men&rsquo;s pro basketball, buying an ownership stake in the Brampton Honey Badgers, the Canadian Elite Basketball League team announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mavericks-minority-owner-mark-cuban-buys-ownership-stake-in-cebls-brampton-honey-badgers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mavericks-minority-owner-mark-cuban-buys-ownership-stake-in-cebls-brampton-honey-badgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan experience No. 1 for Mark Cuban, new minority owner of CEBL's Brampton Honey Badgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban is investing in Canadian sport, buying an ownership stake in the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Brampton Honey Badgers, the team announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fan-experience-no-1-for-mark-cuban-new-minority-owner-of-cebls-brampton-honey-badgers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fan-experience-no-1-for-mark-cuban-new-minority-owner-of-cebls-brampton-honey-badgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal among 4 cities to host final Olympic qualifier ahead of Los Angeles Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal is one of four cities that will host final Olympic qualifiers ahead of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, the International Olympic Committee announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-among-4-cities-to-host-final-olympic-qualifier-ahead-of-los-angeles-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-among-4-cities-to-host-final-olympic-qualifier-ahead-of-los-angeles-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cr&eacute;peau or St. Clair? Who will occupy Canada's net biggest question ahead of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid a spate of injury and form concerns for Canada&rsquo;s men nearing their World Cup opener on June 12, perhaps one question looms largest: Who will be the starting goalkeeper?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/creacutepeau-or-st-clair-who-will-occupy-canadas-net-biggest-question-ahead-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/creacutepeau-or-st-clair-who-will-occupy-canadas-net-biggest-question-ahead-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The birth of the Toronto Tempo shows the steady growth of women's sports in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo's journey to its inaugural season is more a continuation of the growth of women's sports in Canada, rather than a culmination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-birth-of-the-toronto-tempo-shows-the-steady-growth-of-womens-sports-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-birth-of-the-toronto-tempo-shows-the-steady-growth-of-womens-sports-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Way different': Canadiens fall to Sabres in wide-open Game 1 after tight first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo's anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/way-different-canadiens-fall-to-sabres-in-wide-open-game-1-after-tight-first-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/way-different-canadiens-fall-to-sabres-in-wide-open-game-1-after-tight-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres strike twice on power play to defeat Canadiens in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo's anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sabres-strike-twice-on-power-play-to-defeat-canadiens-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sabres-strike-twice-on-power-play-to-defeat-canadiens-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DB Pridham's 1st-half brace leads Ottawa Rapid past Vancouver Rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delaney Baie Pridham, last year's Golden Boot winner, scores twice in Ottawa Rapid FC's 4-0 victory over Vancouver Rise FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/db-pridhams-1st-half-brace-leads-ottawa-rapid-past-vancouver-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/db-pridhams-1st-half-brace-leads-ottawa-rapid-past-vancouver-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C.-based group planning bid for Vancouver Whitecaps, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Columbia Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the provincial government has been approached by a local group that wants to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bc-based-group-planning-bid-for-vancouver-whitecaps-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bc-based-group-planning-bid-for-vancouver-whitecaps-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrie Colts fined $15K by OHL over 'no one cares, work harder' answers at news conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Hockey League has fined the Barrie Colts for "highly unprofessional" conduct, after the head coach and captain limited their responses to "no one cares, work harder" at a news conference Monday in the wake of their playoff series win over the Brantford Bulldogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/barrie-colts-fined-15k-by-ohl-over-no-one-cares-work-harder-answers-at-news-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/barrie-colts-fined-15k-by-ohl-over-no-one-cares-work-harder-answers-at-news-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA's 30th season brings 2 new teams, transformational CBA, another Aces title chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WNBA is poised for an historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining agreement was reached in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wnbas-30th-season-brings-2-new-teams-transformational-cba-another-aces-title-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wnbas-30th-season-brings-2-new-teams-transformational-cba-another-aces-title-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL adds 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWHL will add a ninth team in Detroit that will begin play next season, the league announced on Wednesday. It&rsquo;s the third expansion team the league has added since it began play in 2024, as the PWHL targets growth in the U.S. and a coveted major American broadcast rights deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-adds-9th-team-in-detroit-ahead-of-next-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-adds-9th-team-in-detroit-ahead-of-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo and star Marina Mabrey plan to exceed expectations in 1st season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo has been built in star player Marina Mabrey's image. Followers of the WNBA will remember Mabrey from her scuffle with Caitlin Clark last season, and similar dust-ups with other stars like Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith. On the court, few are more competitive - and it takes opponents by surprise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-and-star-marina-mabrey-plan-to-exceed-expectations-in-1st-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-and-star-marina-mabrey-plan-to-exceed-expectations-in-1st-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlético Ottawa upset Toronto FC in Canadian Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser said his Major League Soccer team should feel "embarrassed" after surrendering three unanswered goals in the second half to lose 3-1 to visiting Atl&eacute;tico Ottawa on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/atltico-ottawa-upset-toronto-fc-in-canadian-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/atltico-ottawa-upset-toronto-fc-in-canadian-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton hockey fans buzzing with excitement for new AHL team, no matter what it will be called]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the fall puck-drop of Hamilton&rsquo;s new American Hockey League team draws closer, members of the local hockey community &mdash; including some fellow tenants of the AHL team&rsquo;s practice facility &mdash; say they&rsquo;re already loving the buzz that comes with having professional hockey coming back to the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamilton-hockey-fans-buzzing-with-excitement-for-new-ahl-team-no-matter-what-it-will-be-called/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hamilton-hockey-fans-buzzing-with-excitement-for-new-ahl-team-no-matter-what-it-will-be-called/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marie-Philip Poulin adds to her legend, scores in 3OT to lift Victoire over Frost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie-Philip Poulin scored at 4:02 of the third overtime period and Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves to record the shutout as the Montr&eacute;al Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost 1-0 in Game 2 of the PWHL semifinal series on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marie-philip-poulin-adds-to-her-legend-scores-in-3ot-to-lift-victoire-over-frost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marie-philip-poulin-adds-to-her-legend-scores-in-3ot-to-lift-victoire-over-frost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marie-Philip Poulin adds to her legend, buries triple OT goal to lift Victoire over Frost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie-Philip Poulin ended a marathon of a PWHL playoff game, burying a one timer in the third overtime period to lead the Montr&eacute;al Victoire to a 1-0 victory over the defending Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marie-philip-poulin-adds-to-her-legend-buries-triple-ot-goal-to-lift-victoire-over-frost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marie-philip-poulin-adds-to-her-legend-buries-triple-ot-goal-to-lift-victoire-over-frost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Rutherford to step down as Vancouver Canucks' president of hockey operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news comes after the team finished the season last in the standings with a 25-49-8 record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jim-rutherford-to-step-down-as-vancouver-canucks-president-of-hockey-operations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jim-rutherford-to-step-down-as-vancouver-canucks-president-of-hockey-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Maple Leafs secure No. 1 pick after winning NHL draft lottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday, securing the first overall pick ahead of the 2026 entry draft on June 26 in Buffalo, N.Y.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-maple-leafs-secure-no-1-pick-after-winning-nhl-draft-lottery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-maple-leafs-secure-no-1-pick-after-winning-nhl-draft-lottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A fortuitous bounce': Maple Leafs win NHL draft lottery, Canucks to pick 3rd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery Tuesday, handing newly hired general manager John Chayka and incoming senior executive adviser of hockey operations Mats Sundin immediate control of the No. 1 pick less than a day after their introduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-fortuitous-bounce-maple-leafs-win-nhl-draft-lottery-canucks-to-pick-3rd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-fortuitous-bounce-maple-leafs-win-nhl-draft-lottery-canucks-to-pick-3rd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens vs. Sabres: What to know for NHL's best 2nd-round matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the Montreal-Buffalo Stanley Cup playoff series, an exciting matchup between up-and-coming Atlantic Division rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-vs-sabres-what-to-know-for-nhls-best-2nd-round-matchup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-vs-sabres-what-to-know-for-nhls-best-2nd-round-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting private chef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ex-patriots-receiver-stefon-diggs-found-not-guilty-of-assaulting-private-chef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ex-patriots-receiver-stefon-diggs-found-not-guilty-of-assaulting-private-chef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don't get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don't start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams. The likes of Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini are prepared to protest, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-no-1-aryna-sabalenka-calls-for-boycott-if-players-dont-get-bigger-cut-of-grand-slam-revenues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-no-1-aryna-sabalenka-calls-for-boycott-if-players-dont-get-bigger-cut-of-grand-slam-revenues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunistic Andreescu defeats American Sofia Kenin in straight sets at Italian Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Bianca Andreescu advanced to the second round of the Italian Open tennis tournament with a 6-7, 7-5 win over Sofia Kenin of the United States on Tuesday in Rome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/opportunistic-andreescu-defeats-american-sofia-kenin-in-straight-sets-at-italian-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/opportunistic-andreescu-defeats-american-sofia-kenin-in-straight-sets-at-italian-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[While Toronto Tempo are new to WNBA, women's basketball has long history in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WNBA, not surprisingly, chose Canada as the country to extend its footprint outside the United States for the first time. Canadian players have been playing in America for more than 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/while-toronto-tempo-are-new-to-wnba-womens-basketball-has-long-history-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/while-toronto-tempo-are-new-to-wnba-womens-basketball-has-long-history-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning captain Victor Hedman says his personal leave was to address mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lightning-captain-victor-hedman-says-his-personal-leave-was-to-address-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lightning-captain-victor-hedman-says-his-personal-leave-was-to-address-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 25-win season, Canucks hold best odds in Tuesday's NHL draft lottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Canucks are hoping the odds will finally go their way when the NHL's draft lottery is held Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-25-win-season-canucks-hold-best-odds-in-tuesdays-nhl-draft-lottery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-25-win-season-canucks-hold-best-odds-in-tuesdays-nhl-draft-lottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadia Comăneci to return to Montreal for 50th anniversary of 1976 Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired Romanian gymnast Nadia Com&#259;neci will return to Montreal for the 50-year anniversary of the Summer Games where she earned her sport's first Olympic perfect 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nadia-comneci-to-return-to-montreal-for-50th-anniversary-of-1976-olympics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nadia-comneci-to-return-to-montreal-for-50th-anniversary-of-1976-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire hoping to wear down Minnesota Frost in 5-game series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 2 between the Victoire and the Frost is set for Tuesday in Laval, Que. after Minnesota won Game 1, 5-4, in OT on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoire-hoping-to-wear-down-minnesota-frost-in-5-game-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoire-hoping-to-wear-down-minnesota-frost-in-5-game-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montréal Victoire hoping to wear down Minnesota Frost in 5-game series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 2 between Montr&eacute;al Victoire and Minnesota Frost is Tuesday in Laval, Que. after the latter won Game 1, 5-4, in overtime on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montral-victoire-hoping-to-wear-down-minnesota-frost-in-5-game-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montral-victoire-hoping-to-wear-down-minnesota-frost-in-5-game-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.E.I.'s Abby Hustler helps Minnesota silence Montr&eacute;al's crowd in PWHL playoff debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[P.E.I.&rsquo;s Abby Hustler earned her first Professional Women's Hockey League playoff win as the Minnesota Frost edged the top-seeded Montr&eacute;al Victoire 5-4 in Game 1 of the Walter Cup semifinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/peis-abby-hustler-helps-minnesota-silence-montreacuteals-crowd-in-pwhl-playoff-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/peis-abby-hustler-helps-minnesota-silence-montreacuteals-crowd-in-pwhl-playoff-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL suspends Frost's Curl-Salemme after pair of incidents in Minnesota victory over Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme has been .suspended one game and fined $250 US by the Professional Women's Hockey League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-suspends-frosts-curl-salemme-after-pair-of-incidents-in-minnesota-victory-over-montreal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-suspends-frosts-curl-salemme-after-pair-of-incidents-in-minnesota-victory-over-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Maple Leafs introduce Chayka, Sundin in new management roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maple Leafs introduced franchise legend Mats Sundin as its new senior executive adviser of hockey operations and John Chayka as general manager on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-maple-leafs-introduce-chayka-sundin-in-new-management-roles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-maple-leafs-introduce-chayka-sundin-in-new-management-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors reflect on 'solid' season and return to playoffs after first-round loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Raptors all-star forward Scottie Barnes stopped short of calling the NBA team's campaign a success at an end-of-season availability Monday, saying the players learned a lot about themselves and had a "solid" season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-reflect-on-solid-season-and-return-to-playoffs-after-first-round-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-reflect-on-solid-season-and-return-to-playoffs-after-first-round-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Barnes says Raptors are going in the right direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes spoke to the media in Toronto, one day after the team was eliminated from the first round of the NBA playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/scottie-barnes-says-raptors-are-going-in-the-right-direction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/scottie-barnes-says-raptors-are-going-in-the-right-direction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH LIVE | Raptors speak after losing Game 7 to Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Toronto Raptors players will speak to media at 10:30 a.m. ET Monday after being eliminated from the playoffs in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-live-raptors-speak-after-losing-game-7-to-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-live-raptors-speak-after-losing-game-7-to-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup: Everything (and more) you need to know about the 16 stadiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[We take a closer look at the 16 World Cup stadiums for this year's tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-world-cup-everything-and-more-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-stadiums/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-world-cup-everything-and-more-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-stadiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors eliminated from NBA playoffs after losing Game 7 to Cavaliers 114-102]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs on Sunday after losing to the Cavaliers in their Game 7 matchup in Cleveland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-eliminated-from-nba-playoffs-after-losing-game-7-to-cavaliers-114-102/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-eliminated-from-nba-playoffs-after-losing-game-7-to-cavaliers-114-102/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs move on to 2nd round after Game 7 win against the Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the Montreal Canadiens' Sunday night victory in Tampa, the Habs will now face the Buffalo Sabres. The two teams will kick off their second-round matchup on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-move-on-to-2nd-round-after-game-7-win-against-the-lightning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-move-on-to-2nd-round-after-game-7-win-against-the-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs hang on in Game 7, eliminate Lightning, move on to face Buffalo Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the Montreal Canadiens' Sunday night victory in Tampa, the Habs will now face the Buffalo Sabres. The two teams will kick off their second-round matchup on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-hang-on-in-game-7-eliminate-lightning-move-on-to-face-buffalo-sabres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-hang-on-in-game-7-eliminate-lightning-move-on-to-face-buffalo-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs beat out Lightning in Game 7, move on to face Buffalo Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first time the Canadiens are moving on to the second round since 2021. They'll now face the Buffalo Sabres. The two teams will kick off their series on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-beat-out-lightning-in-game-7-move-on-to-face-buffalo-sabres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-beat-out-lightning-in-game-7-move-on-to-face-buffalo-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dobes' 28 saves help Habs win Game 7, eliminate Lightning, move on to face Buffalo Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first time the Canadiens are moving on to the second round since 2021. They'll now face the Buffalo Sabres. The two teams will kick off their series on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dobes-28-saves-help-habs-win-game-7-eliminate-lightning-move-on-to-face-buffalo-sabres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/dobes-28-saves-help-habs-win-game-7-eliminate-lightning-move-on-to-face-buffalo-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors all-star Brandon Ingram ruled out for Game 7 of 1st-round series with Cavs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors will be without forward Brandon Ingram for Game 7 of their NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-all-star-brandon-ingram-ruled-out-for-game-7-of-1st-round-series-with-cavs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-all-star-brandon-ingram-ruled-out-for-game-7-of-1st-round-series-with-cavs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobias Warschewski's late penalty lifts Cavalry over FC Supra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavalry FC defeats FC Supra du Qu&eacute;bec 1-0 with Tobias Warschewski's successful penalty kick in the 88th minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tobias-warschewskis-late-penalty-lifts-cavalry-over-fc-supra/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tobias-warschewskis-late-penalty-lifts-cavalry-over-fc-supra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Toronto battles to scoreless draw with Halifax Tides in home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Halifax Tides remained in second place through the first two weeks of the Northern Super League season after battling host AFC Toronto to a 0-0 draw Sunday at BMO Field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/afc-toronto-battles-to-scoreless-draw-with-halifax-tides-in-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/afc-toronto-battles-to-scoreless-draw-with-halifax-tides-in-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs hire Mats Sundin, former Coyotes GM John Chayka to lead front office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs have landed on a new brain trust. The Original Six franchise looked both forward and back Sunday, naming ex-captain Mats Sundin as its senior executive adviser of hockey operations and John Chayka as general manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-hire-mats-sundin-former-coyotes-gm-john-chayka-to-lead-front-office/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-leafs-hire-mats-sundin-former-coyotes-gm-john-chayka-to-lead-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson back on the ice for Game 7 against Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defenceman Noah Dobson returned to the lineup ahead of Sunday night's do-or-die matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/key-canadiens-defenceman-noah-dobson-back-on-the-ice-for-game-7-against-lightning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/key-canadiens-defenceman-noah-dobson-back-on-the-ice-for-game-7-against-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philes Ongori wins her second Toronto Marathon since seeking asylum in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philes Ongori won the women's competition at the Toronto Marathon on Sunday, marking the second time the Kenyan has won the race since seeking asylum in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/philes-ongori-wins-her-second-toronto-marathon-since-seeking-asylum-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/philes-ongori-wins-her-second-toronto-marathon-since-seeking-asylum-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philes Ongori wins her 2nd Toronto Marathon since seeking asylum in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philes Ongori won the women's competition at the Toronto Marathon on Sunday, marking the second time the Kenyan has won the race since seeking asylum in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/philes-ongori-wins-her-2nd-toronto-marathon-since-seeking-asylum-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/philes-ongori-wins-her-2nd-toronto-marathon-since-seeking-asylum-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner crushes Zverev in Madrid Open final to claim record 5th straight Masters 1000 title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Jannik Sinner cruised past Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open to win the tournament for the first time and become the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1000 events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-crushes-zverev-in-madrid-open-final-to-claim-record-5th-straight-masters-1000-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-crushes-zverev-in-madrid-open-final-to-claim-record-5th-straight-masters-1000-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Athletics Relays Championships: DAY 2 - Gaborone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch a host of Canadians team up for glory in Gaborone, Botswana for the second day of this World Athletics Relays tour stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-athletics-relays-championships-day-2-gaborone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-athletics-relays-championships-day-2-gaborone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prominent N.S. rugby coach uses podcast to show how exercise helps with mental illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Alder, a prominent Nova Scotia rugby coach and British military veteran, is sharing his PTSD experience and the support he found through sport and physical exercise in a new podcast. Through conversations with athletes and officials, he hopes to explore mental health and the healing potential of active living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/prominent-ns-rugby-coach-uses-podcast-to-show-how-exercise-helps-with-mental-illness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/prominent-ns-rugby-coach-uses-podcast-to-show-how-exercise-helps-with-mental-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerome Blake injured, Canada places 7th in men's 100m final at World Athletics Relays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Jerome Blake, running the second leg in the men's 4x100-metre final, pulled up favouring his right leg and hobbled to hand off the baton to Brendon Rodney as the reigning Olympic champions finished seventh in the eight-team field in 40.06 seconds at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. Watch final-day coverage on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jerome-blake-injured-canada-places-7th-in-mens-100m-final-at-world-athletics-relays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jerome-blake-injured-canada-places-7th-in-mens-100m-final-at-world-athletics-relays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's mixed 4x400m relay team qualifies for 2027 World Athletics Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make it five relay teams that will represent Canada at the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Its 4x400-metre squad clinched a spot Sunday following four others a day earlier. Watch final-day coverage from Gaborone, Botswana on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-mixed-4x400m-relay-team-qualifies-for-2027-world-athletics-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-mixed-4x400m-relay-team-qualifies-for-2027-world-athletics-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's mixed 4x400m relay team qualifies for 2027 athletics worlds in national record time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make it five relay teams that will represent Canada at the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Its 4x400-metre squad clinched a spot Sunday following four others a day earlier. Watch final-day coverage from Gaborone, Botswana on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-mixed-4x400m-relay-team-qualifies-for-2027-athletics-worlds-in-national-record-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-mixed-4x400m-relay-team-qualifies-for-2027-athletics-worlds-in-national-record-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Jerome Blake injured in men's 4x100m final at World Athletics Relays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Jerome Blake, running the second leg in the men's 4x100-metre final, pulled up favouring his right leg and hobbled to hand off the baton to Brendon Rodney as the reigning Olympic champions finished seventh in the eight-team field in 40.06 seconds at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. Watch final-day coverage on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-jerome-blake-injured-in-mens-4x100m-final-at-world-athletics-relays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-jerome-blake-injured-in-mens-4x100m-final-at-world-athletics-relays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge top Boston in Game 2 of PWHL semifinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge have evened their Walter Cup semi-final series against the Boston Fleet with a 3-1 win Saturday night. The series now shifts back to Ottawa for Game 3 at the Canadian Tire Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-top-boston-in-game-2-of-pwhl-semifinal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-top-boston-in-game-2-of-pwhl-semifinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge defeat Boston Fleet in Game 2 of PWHL semifinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronja Savolainen and Fanuza Kadirova each scored a goal, Gwyneth Philips had 30 saves, and the visiting Ottawa Charge beat the Boston Fleet 3-1 on Saturday night at the Tsongas Center to level the best-of-five series at a game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-defeat-boston-fleet-in-game-2-of-pwhl-semifinal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-defeat-boston-fleet-in-game-2-of-pwhl-semifinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwyneth Philips stops 30 shots as Charge defeat Fleet to tie semifinal series 1-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronja Savolainen and Fanuza Kadirova each scored a goal, Gwyneth Philips had 30 saves, and the visiting Ottawa Charge beat the Boston Fleet 3-1 on Saturday night at the Tsongas Center to level the best-of-five series at a game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gwyneth-philips-stops-30-shots-as-charge-defeat-fleet-to-tie-semifinal-series-1-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gwyneth-philips-stops-30-shots-as-charge-defeat-fleet-to-tie-semifinal-series-1-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens head to Tampa to settle hard-fought series in Game 7 against the Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to Game 7 in a first-round series defined by razor-thin margins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-head-to-tampa-to-settle-hard-fought-series-in-game-7-against-the-lightning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-head-to-tampa-to-settle-hard-fought-series-in-game-7-against-the-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer McIntosh sizzles at Florida meet with pair of freestyle victories]]></title><description><![CDATA[For as dominant as Canadian swimming superstar Summer McIntosh has been for the last number of years, there&rsquo;s no sign of complacency or let up from the 19-year-old from Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/summer-mcintosh-sizzles-at-florida-meet-with-pair-of-freestyle-victories/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/summer-mcintosh-sizzles-at-florida-meet-with-pair-of-freestyle-victories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherie DeVaux becomes 1st female trainer to win Kentucky Derby as Golden Tempo takes 152nd edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cherie-devaux-becomes-1st-female-trainer-to-win-kentucky-derby-as-golden-tempo-takes-152nd-edition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cherie-devaux-becomes-1st-female-trainer-to-win-kentucky-derby-as-golden-tempo-takes-152nd-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roese scores in OT to offset Stacey's historic hat trick as Frost steal Game 1 from Victoire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jincy Roese scored 4:30 into overtime as the visiting Minnesota Frost defeated the Montreal Victoire 5-4 in Game 1 of their Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series on Saturday in Laval, Que.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/roese-scores-in-ot-to-offset-staceys-historic-hat-trick-as-frost-steal-game-1-from-victoire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/roese-scores-in-ot-to-offset-staceys-historic-hat-trick-as-frost-steal-game-1-from-victoire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jincy Roese scores in OT as Frost steal Game 1 from Victoire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jincy Roese scored 4:30 into overtime as the visiting Minnesota Frost defeated the Montreal Victoire 5-4 in Game 1 of their Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series on Saturday in Laval, Que.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jincy-roese-scores-in-ot-as-frost-steal-game-1-from-victoire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/jincy-roese-scores-in-ot-as-frost-steal-game-1-from-victoire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forge scores 3, rolls past Halifax Wanderers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Wright opened the scoring with his third of the season, followed by a header by Antoine Batisse. Forge FC never trailed in their 3-1 win over Halifax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/forge-scores-3-rolls-past-halifax-wanderers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/forge-scores-3-rolls-past-halifax-wanderers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Springer leaves game after being hit by pitch on previously injured left foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against Minnesota in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-leaves-game-after-being-hit-by-pitch-on-previously-injured-left-foot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-leaves-game-after-being-hit-by-pitch-on-previously-injured-left-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Springer leaves game after being hit by pitch again on left foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against Minnesota in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-leaves-game-after-being-hit-by-pitch-again-on-left-foot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-leaves-game-after-being-hit-by-pitch-again-on-left-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Springer exits game after pitch hits previously injured foot; X-rays negative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against Minnesota in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-exits-game-after-pitch-hits-previously-injured-foot-x-rays-negative/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-exits-game-after-pitch-hits-previously-injured-foot-x-rays-negative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Springer exits game after being hit by pitch on previously injured foot, but X-rays are negative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against Minnesota in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-exits-game-after-being-hit-by-pitch-on-previously-injured-foot-but-x-rays-are-negative/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-exits-game-after-being-hit-by-pitch-on-previously-injured-foot-but-x-rays-are-negative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPL on CBC: Halifax vs. Forge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Halifax Wanderers FC and Forge FC go head-to-head in Canadian Premier League action from Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cpl-on-cbc-halifax-vs-forge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:50:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cpl-on-cbc-halifax-vs-forge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada tops Italy to win bronze at world mixed doubles curling championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott earned a dominant 11-3 victory over Italy's Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner on Saturday in Geneva to win bronze at the world mixed doubles curling championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-tops-italy-to-win-bronze-at-world-mixed-doubles-curling-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-tops-italy-to-win-bronze-at-world-mixed-doubles-curling-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion who won Paralympic gold between life-altering crashes, dead at 59]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died. He was 59.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alex-zanardi-auto-racing-champion-who-won-paralympic-gold-between-life-altering-crashes-dead-at-59/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/alex-zanardi-auto-racing-champion-who-won-paralympic-gold-between-life-altering-crashes-dead-at-59/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Athletics Relays Championships: DAY 1 - Gaborone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch a host of Canadians team up for glory in Gaborone, Botswana for the opening day of this World Athletics Relays tour stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-athletics-relays-championships-day-1-gaborone/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:48:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/world-athletics-relays-championships-day-1-gaborone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Canadian sprinters compete at the World Athletics Relays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live coverage of the World Athletics Relays on CBC Sports will be shown on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 8 a.m. ET in both days. Catch all the action from Gaborone, Botswana, on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-canadian-sprinters-compete-at-the-world-athletics-relays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-canadian-sprinters-compete-at-the-world-athletics-relays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian sprinters set world record at World Athletics Relays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian 4x100-metre mixed relay team of Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-&Eacute;loise Leclair, Duan Asemota, and Audrey Leduc set a world record at the World Athletics Relays on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-sprinters-set-world-record-at-world-athletics-relays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-sprinters-set-world-record-at-world-athletics-relays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian sprinters qualify 4 relay teams for 2027 world championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian 4x100-metre mixed relay team of Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-&Eacute;loise Leclair, Duan Asemota, and Audrey Leduc broke a world record at the World Athletics Relays on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-sprinters-qualify-4-relay-teams-for-2027-world-championships/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-sprinters-qualify-4-relay-teams-for-2027-world-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian sprinters break world record at World Athletics Relays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian 4x100-metre mixed relay team of Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-&Eacute;loise Leclair, Duan Asemota, and Audrey Leduc broke a world record at the World Athletics Relays on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-sprinters-break-world-record-at-world-athletics-relays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-sprinters-break-world-record-at-world-athletics-relays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian 4x100m relay teams qualify for world championships at World Relays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian 4x100-metre mixed relay team of Eliezer Adjibi, Marie-&Eacute;loise Leclair, Duan Asemota, and Audrey Leduc broke a world record at the World Athletics Relays on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-4x100m-relay-teams-qualify-for-world-championships-at-world-relays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-4x100m-relay-teams-qualify-for-world-championships-at-world-relays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Raptors force Game 7 after OT win against Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[RJ Barrett hit a late, high-bouncing game winner in overtime as the Toronto Raptors extended their season with a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Friday's Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-raptors-force-game-7-after-ot-win-against-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-raptors-force-game-7-after-ot-win-against-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Raptors force Game 7 after 112-110 overtime win against Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[RJ Barrett hit a late, high-bouncing game winner in overtime as the Toronto Raptors extended their season with a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Friday's Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-raptors-force-game-7-after-112-110-overtime-win-against-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-raptors-force-game-7-after-112-110-overtime-win-against-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrett sinks overtime game winner as Raptors stun Cavaliers to force Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[RJ Barrett hit a late, high bouncing game winner in overtime as the Toronto Raptors extended their season with a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Friday's Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/barrett-sinks-overtime-game-winner-as-raptors-stun-cavaliers-to-force-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/barrett-sinks-overtime-game-winner-as-raptors-stun-cavaliers-to-force-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs fail to vanquish Lightning, lose 1-0 in OT, will play Game 7 Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice on Friday. The Canadiens lost 1-0 in overtime, however. The series is now tied 3-3 with Game 7 set for Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-fail-to-vanquish-lightning-lose-1-0-in-ot-will-play-game-7-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-fail-to-vanquish-lightning-lose-1-0-in-ot-will-play-game-7-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs' 1-0 OT loss to Lightning sets stage for Game 7 on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice on Friday. The Canadiens lost 1-0 in overtime, however. The series is now tied 3-3 with Game 7 set for Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-1-0-ot-loss-to-lightning-sets-stage-for-game-7-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-1-0-ot-loss-to-lightning-sets-stage-for-game-7-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL NOTEBOOK | Once the Montreal Victoire's weakness, depth is now its biggest strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lack of depth was Montreal's undoing in the past two PWHL postseasons. But the Victoire look deeper than ever heading into Saturday's semifinal Game 1 against Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-notebook-once-the-montreal-victoires-weakness-depth-is-now-its-biggest-strength/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-notebook-once-the-montreal-victoires-weakness-depth-is-now-its-biggest-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once the Montreal Victoire's weakness, depth is now its biggest strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lack of depth was Montreal's undoing in the past two PWHL postseasons. But the Victoire look deeper than ever heading into Saturday's semifinal Game 1 against Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/once-the-montreal-victoires-weakness-depth-is-now-its-biggest-strength/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/once-the-montreal-victoires-weakness-depth-is-now-its-biggest-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada loses 6-4 to Sweden in semifinals of mixed doubles curling championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada will not compete for its first world curling<br />
mixed doubles gold medal this year after a 6-4 loss to Sweden in<br />
semifinal action on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-loses-6-4-to-sweden-in-semifinals-of-mixed-doubles-curling-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-loses-6-4-to-sweden-in-semifinals-of-mixed-doubles-curling-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Canada not sending team to 2026 Spengler Cup invitational tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey Canada says it will not send a team to the<br />
2026 Spengler Cup after a new agreement couldn't be reached with the<br />
Swiss-based invitational tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-canada-not-sending-team-to-2026-spengler-cup-invitational-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-canada-not-sending-team-to-2026-spengler-cup-invitational-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic medallist Alysha Newman banned for missed doping controls after ending career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic bronze medalist Alysha Newman was<br />
banned for 20 months on Friday for missed drug tests, though track<br />
and field investigators accepted she had ended her career as a pole<br />
vaulter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/olympic-medallist-alysha-newman-banned-for-missed-doping-controls-after-ending-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/olympic-medallist-alysha-newman-banned-for-missed-doping-controls-after-ending-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desai named Canada's men's coach amid turbulent time for Cricket Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Canada announced Friday it has appointed Monty Desai<br />
as head coach of the men's national team, a move the organization<br />
hopes will bring stability as it deals with corruption allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/desai-named-canadas-mens-coach-amid-turbulent-time-for-cricket-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/desai-named-canadas-mens-coach-amid-turbulent-time-for-cricket-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors star Brandon Ingram ruled out for Game 6 vs. Cavs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors have downgraded Brandon Ingram from questionable to doubtful for tonight's playoff game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-star-brandon-ingram-ruled-out-for-game-6-vs-cavs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-star-brandon-ingram-ruled-out-for-game-6-vs-cavs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors all-star Brandon Ingram downgraded to doubtful for Game 6 vs. Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors have downgraded Brandon Ingram from questionable to doubtful for tonight's playoff game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-all-star-brandon-ingram-downgraded-to-doubtful-for-game-6-vs-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-all-star-brandon-ingram-downgraded-to-doubtful-for-game-6-vs-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs look to finish off series against Lightning in Game 6 at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens look to channel a raucous crowd at the Bell Centre tonight as they seek to finish off the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of their NHL first-round playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-look-to-finish-off-series-against-lightning-in-game-6-at-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-look-to-finish-off-series-against-lightning-in-game-6-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to announce funding for Canada Soccer national training centre: source]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is set to make a major funding announcement for a Canada Soccer national training centre on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/feds-to-announce-funding-for-canada-soccer-national-training-centre-source/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/feds-to-announce-funding-for-canada-soccer-national-training-centre-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to announce funding for Canada Soccer national training centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is set to make a major funding announcement for a Canada Soccer national training centre on Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET. Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden and Minister Gregor Robertson will be in Vancouver for the announcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/feds-to-announce-funding-for-canada-soccer-national-training-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/feds-to-announce-funding-for-canada-soccer-national-training-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Soccer to receive $9.8M from federal government for national training centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has committed to funding up to $9.8 million towards a Canada Soccer national training centre. The announcement was made Friday in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-soccer-to-receive-98m-from-federal-government-for-national-training-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-soccer-to-receive-98m-from-federal-government-for-national-training-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Soccer receiving $9.8M from Ottawa for national training centre project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced it will contribute $9.8 million to help Canada Soccer build a national training centre. The money, from the Build Communities Strong Fund, will go toward the planning, design and pre-construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-soccer-receiving-98m-from-ottawa-for-national-training-centre-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-soccer-receiving-98m-from-ottawa-for-national-training-centre-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers eliminated from NHL playoffs after 5-2 loss in Game 6 to Ducks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after a 5-2 Game 6 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-eliminated-from-nhl-playoffs-after-5-2-loss-in-game-6-to-ducks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-eliminated-from-nhl-playoffs-after-5-2-loss-in-game-6-to-ducks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Done in by deficient defence, Edmonton Oilers ousted early from NHL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after a 5-2 Game 6 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/done-in-by-deficient-defence-edmonton-oilers-ousted-early-from-nhl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/done-in-by-deficient-defence-edmonton-oilers-ousted-early-from-nhl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Müller, Rattray score 2 minutes apart to help Fleet overcome Charge, take 1-0 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alina M&uuml;ller and Jamie Lee Rattray scored less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the Boston Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 on Thursday night to begin a best-of-five semifinal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mller-rattray-score-2-minutes-apart-to-help-fleet-overcome-charge-take-1-0-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mller-rattray-score-2-minutes-apart-to-help-fleet-overcome-charge-take-1-0-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Müller, Rattray score 2 minutes apart to help Fleet beat Charge in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alina M&uuml;ller and Jamie Lee Rattray scored less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the Boston Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 on Thursday night to begin a best-of-five semifinal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mller-rattray-score-2-minutes-apart-to-help-fleet-beat-charge-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mller-rattray-score-2-minutes-apart-to-help-fleet-beat-charge-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formal offer made to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report says that a formal offer has been submitted to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, the city's Major League Soccer team, to Las Vegas. The report, in The Athletic, cited multiple sources with knowledge of the situation as well as a statement from billionaire Grant Gustavson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/formal-offer-made-to-relocate-vancouver-whitecaps-to-las-vegas-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/formal-offer-made-to-relocate-vancouver-whitecaps-to-las-vegas-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaire makes formal bid to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson for billionaire Grant Gustavson confirmed to CBC News he is fronting an investment group's bid for the team, with the intention to move them to Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/billionaire-makes-formal-bid-to-relocate-vancouver-whitecaps-to-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/billionaire-makes-formal-bid-to-relocate-vancouver-whitecaps-to-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complainant in Canadian figure skater Nikolaj S&oslash;rensen's sexual assault case reveals identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman who has alleged Canadian-Danish figure skater Nikolaj S&oslash;rensen sexually assaulted her has publicly identified herself, saying she hopes doing so will help create a safer environment in the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/complainant-in-canadian-figure-skater-nikolaj-soslashrensens-sexual-assault-case-reveals-identity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/complainant-in-canadian-figure-skater-nikolaj-soslashrensens-sexual-assault-case-reveals-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No question mark around Connor McDavid as Oilers set for must-win Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid didn't participate in the morning skate ahead of Thursday's must-win Game 6 for his team, but coach Kris Knoblauch said only centre Jason Dickinson was a game-time decision in Anaheim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-question-mark-around-connor-mcdavid-as-oilers-set-for-must-win-game-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/no-question-mark-around-connor-mcdavid-as-oilers-set-for-must-win-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Power of sport:' Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Netherlands hold soccer coach program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaches from two First Nations in B.C. are strengthening their soccer skills through a global coaching program offered by the governing body of soccer in the Netherlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/power-of-sport-tsleil-waututh-nation-and-the-netherlands-hold-soccer-coach-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/power-of-sport-tsleil-waututh-nation-and-the-netherlands-hold-soccer-coach-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Canada promotes Misha Donskov to coach at 2 men's worlds, 2027 world juniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misha Donskov will serve as head coach for Canada's teams at the next two men's world championships and 2027 world juniors, Hockey Canada announced Thursday in Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-canada-promotes-misha-donskov-to-coach-at-2-mens-worlds-2027-world-juniors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-canada-promotes-misha-donskov-to-coach-at-2-mens-worlds-2027-world-juniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran to play World Cup games in United States in June, FIFA president says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will play World Cup games in the United States this summer, despite an ongoing war between the two nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-to-play-world-cup-games-in-united-states-in-june-fifa-president-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-to-play-world-cup-games-in-united-states-in-june-fifa-president-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating up at the right time, Canada sets out to prove continuity is king at World Relays]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re thinking of handicapping the men&rsquo;s 4x100 metres at World Relays, scheduled for this weekend, don&rsquo;t do it. But if we&rsquo;re looking for big-picture stories about a group of sprinters on the far side of 30 putting up age-defying results, the plot figures to thicken in Gaborone, Botswana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/heating-up-at-the-right-time-canada-sets-out-to-prove-continuity-is-king-at-world-relays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/heating-up-at-the-right-time-canada-sets-out-to-prove-continuity-is-king-at-world-relays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL experiences record attendance growth in third regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Professional Women's Hockey League experienced record growth in its third regular season, surpassing one million single-season &zwnj;attendees for the first time, the league said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-experiences-record-attendance-growth-in-third-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-experiences-record-attendance-growth-in-third-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Will not remember this game because of basketball': Tempo soak in pre-season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well before the Toronto Tempo fell 83-78 against the Connecticut Sun, fans waited in long lines for merchandise, players went through shootaround and seats slowly filled in anticipation of tip-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/will-not-remember-this-game-because-of-basketball-tempo-soak-in-pre-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/will-not-remember-this-game-because-of-basketball-tempo-soak-in-pre-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian soccer delegates denied entry to Canada for Vancouver FIFA congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delegation of Iranian football officials have been denied entry to Canada ahead of this week's FIFA conference, but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has suggested the refusal might have been unintentional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iranian-soccer-delegates-denied-entry-to-canada-for-vancouver-fifa-congress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iranian-soccer-delegates-denied-entry-to-canada-for-vancouver-fifa-congress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passing the baton: World Relays offer big opportunity for the future of Canadian track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 outdoor track season begins with a chance for Canadian athletes to earn a spot at the biggest event on next year&rsquo;s calendar. But there&rsquo;s a lot more on the line than qualification for the 2027 world championships at this weekend&rsquo;s World Athletics Relays championships in Gaborone, Botswana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/passing-the-baton-world-relays-offer-big-opportunity-for-the-future-of-canadian-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/passing-the-baton-world-relays-offer-big-opportunity-for-the-future-of-canadian-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Championship weekend could prove a springboard for key members of Canada's World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday&rsquo;s end of the Championship season will be pivotal for several members of Canada&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s soccer team, less a finish than a launch into this summer&rsquo;s World Cup and, potentially, the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/englands-championship-weekend-could-prove-a-springboard-for-key-members-of-canadas-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/englands-championship-weekend-could-prove-a-springboard-for-key-members-of-canadas-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 men facing charges in extortion-related shooting of former Cricket Canada official's house]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former official told the fifth estate that he believes the threats are connected to his involvement in a deal between Cricket Canada and an outside business group looking to hold cricket tournaments sanctioned by the sport's governing body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/3-men-facing-charges-in-extortion-related-shooting-of-former-cricket-canada-officials-house/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/3-men-facing-charges-in-extortion-related-shooting-of-former-cricket-canada-officials-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers rally for 125-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors to take 3-2 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 125-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cleveland-cavaliers-rally-for-125-120-victory-over-the-toronto-raptors-to-take-3-2-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cleveland-cavaliers-rally-for-125-120-victory-over-the-toronto-raptors-to-take-3-2-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandon Ingram exits early, Scottie Barnes hobbled as Raptors drop Game 5 to Cavs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors have played a tough, hard-hitting style of defence throughout their playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and now that bruising physicality has caught up with them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brandon-ingram-exits-early-scottie-barnes-hobbled-as-raptors-drop-game-5-to-cavs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brandon-ingram-exits-early-scottie-barnes-hobbled-as-raptors-drop-game-5-to-cavs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens defeat Lightning in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandre Texier broke a tie just over a minute into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-defeat-lightning-in-game-5-take-3-2-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-defeat-lightning-in-game-5-take-3-2-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens bring out Gallagher, defeat Lightning in Game 5 taking 3-2 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandre Texier broke a tie just over a minute into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-bring-out-gallagher-defeat-lightning-in-game-5-taking-3-2-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-bring-out-gallagher-defeat-lightning-in-game-5-taking-3-2-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes, sport organizations optimistic about new federal money to boost participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athletes and sport organizations are optimistic and awaiting more detail, after the federal government pledged more than $660 million directly to national sport organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/athletes-sport-organizations-optimistic-about-new-federal-money-to-boost-participation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/athletes-sport-organizations-optimistic-about-new-federal-money-to-boost-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays drop Cricket Canada from promotional day after fifth estate investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays say Cricket Canada is not involved in this year&rsquo;s Cricket Day at the Park on May 23, though the team said the event will continue as scheduled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-blue-jays-drop-cricket-canada-from-promotional-day-after-fifth-estate-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-blue-jays-drop-cricket-canada-from-promotional-day-after-fifth-estate-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Springer activated off injured list, didn't start Wednesday vs. Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays activated designated hitter George Springer off the 10-day injured list Wednesday after the four-time all-star missed 15 games because of a fractured left big toe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-activated-off-injured-list-didnt-start-wednesday-vs-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-springer-activated-off-injured-list-didnt-start-wednesday-vs-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo fans finish O Canada after mic fails before Game 5 of Sabres-Bruins series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans at KeyBank Center carried O Canada after a microphone failed before the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins played Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/buffalo-fans-finish-o-canada-after-mic-fails-before-game-5-of-sabres-bruins-series-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/buffalo-fans-finish-o-canada-after-mic-fails-before-game-5-of-sabres-bruins-series-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo fans finish 'O Canada' after mic fails before Game 5 of Sabres-Bruins series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans at KeyBank Center carried "O Canada" after a microphone failed before the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins played Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/buffalo-fans-finish-o-canada-after-mic-fails-before-game-5-of-sabres-bruins-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/buffalo-fans-finish-o-canada-after-mic-fails-before-game-5-of-sabres-bruins-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key steal of 3 leads Canada over Germany at mixed doubles curling worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A steal of three points in the third end led Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott to a 7-4 win over Germany on Wednesday at the world mixed doubles curling championship in Geneva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/key-steal-of-3-leads-canada-over-germany-at-mixed-doubles-curling-worlds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/key-steal-of-3-leads-canada-over-germany-at-mixed-doubles-curling-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Inclusive' medals revealed for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games prize medal was revealed on Wednesday, featuring a world-first inclusive design inspired by the city's iconic landmarks and coat of arms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/inclusive-medals-revealed-for-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/inclusive-medals-revealed-for-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis Schneider's brother died of an overdose. Blue Jays say naloxone can save others]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2020, Davis Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays didn't know about naloxone, the drug that can reverse opioid overdoses and save lives if administered in time. He believes if someone had been with his brother at the time of his overdose, his life could have been saved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/davis-schneiders-brother-died-of-an-overdose-blue-jays-say-naloxone-can-save-others/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/davis-schneiders-brother-died-of-an-overdose-blue-jays-say-naloxone-can-save-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tempo tip off inaugural WNBA pre-season schedule at home on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo will get their first taste of Women's National Basketball Association competition tonight when they host the Connecticut Sun in pre-season action on their home court at Coca-Cola Coliseum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tempo-tip-off-inaugural-wnba-pre-season-schedule-at-home-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tempo-tip-off-inaugural-wnba-pre-season-schedule-at-home-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eel River Bar family wears pieces of Indigenous culture to watch PWHL hero in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Eel River Bar family recently attended a Montr&eacute;al Victoire home game, where they wore homemade ribbon sweaters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/eel-river-bar-family-wears-pieces-of-indigenous-culture-to-watch-pwhl-hero-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/eel-river-bar-family-wears-pieces-of-indigenous-culture-to-watch-pwhl-hero-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL playoff preview: Who will capture the Walter Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four teams will begin the battle for the PWHL's third championship on Thursday, when the Boston Fleet host Game 1 against the Ottawa Charge (7 p.m. ET). The Montreal Victoire will open its series against the reigning champions, the Minnesota Frost, on Saturday (2 p.m. ET).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-playoff-preview-who-will-capture-the-walter-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-playoff-preview-who-will-capture-the-walter-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers rally at home to earn 4-1 win, force Game 6 in playoff series against Ducks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers dug deep to stave off elimination, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Tuesday to force Game 6 in California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-rally-at-home-to-earn-4-1-win-force-game-6-in-playoff-series-against-ducks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-rally-at-home-to-earn-4-1-win-force-game-6-in-playoff-series-against-ducks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redblacks select Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro with top pick of CFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks selected Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. The six-foot-two, 307-pound Winnipeg native spent 2025 at Purdue, appearing in all 12 games and seeing action on offence and special teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/redblacks-select-purdue-offensive-lineman-giordano-vaccaro-with-top-pick-of-cfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/redblacks-select-purdue-offensive-lineman-giordano-vaccaro-with-top-pick-of-cfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDavid, Celebrini or Kucherov to be voted NHL most outstanding player by peers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award, the NHL Players' Association announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcdavid-celebrini-or-kucherov-to-be-voted-nhl-most-outstanding-player-by-peers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcdavid-celebrini-or-kucherov-to-be-voted-nhl-most-outstanding-player-by-peers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government targets sport participation with $660 million pledge to sport organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is targeting participation in sport with $660 million pledged to national sport organizations over five years. That comes after a commission studying the future of sport in Canada found a "widespread funding crisis" has made sport unsafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/federal-government-targets-sport-participation-with-660-million-pledge-to-sport-organizations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/federal-government-targets-sport-participation-with-660-million-pledge-to-sport-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians suffer first loss at mixed doubles curling worlds, 8-5 to Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland dealt Canada its first loss at the 2026 mixed doubles curling championship with an 8-5 victory in Tuesday's late draw in Geneva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadians-suffer-first-loss-at-mixed-doubles-curling-worlds-8-5-to-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadians-suffer-first-loss-at-mixed-doubles-curling-worlds-8-5-to-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFL to open 2027 season in May before adopting new playoff format later that year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Football League will kick off its season earlier and revamp its playoff format in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cfl-to-open-2027-season-in-may-before-adopting-new-playoff-format-later-that-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cfl-to-open-2027-season-in-may-before-adopting-new-playoff-format-later-that-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto resale tickets for World Cup no longer on FIFA site following new price cap rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA's marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for Toronto matches after a new price cap came into effect last week. The Ontario legislation bans people and platforms from reselling seats to events in the province for more than face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-resale-tickets-for-world-cup-no-longer-on-fifa-site-following-new-price-cap-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-resale-tickets-for-world-cup-no-longer-on-fifa-site-following-new-price-cap-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies fire Canadian manager Rob Thomson following 11th loss in 12 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied for last place in the majors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/phillies-fire-canadian-manager-rob-thomson-following-11th-loss-in-12-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/phillies-fire-canadian-manager-rob-thomson-following-11th-loss-in-12-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Garrett, former NHL goaltender and longtime Canucks broadcaster, dead at 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Garrett, a fixture on Vancouver Canucks broadcasts for more than two decades and a former NHL goaltender, has died. He was 74.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/john-garrett-former-nhl-goaltender-and-longtime-canucks-broadcaster-dead-at-74/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/john-garrett-former-nhl-goaltender-and-longtime-canucks-broadcaster-dead-at-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-time Vancouver Canucks broadcaster John Garrett dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Garrett, a long-time Vancouver Canucks broadcaster, has died, according to the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/long-time-vancouver-canucks-broadcaster-john-garrett-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/long-time-vancouver-canucks-broadcaster-john-garrett-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leylah Fernandez ousted from Madrid Open with quarterfinal loss to Russia's Mirra Andreeva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Madrid Open clay-court tournament with a 7-6 (1), 6-3 loss to ninth-seeded Mirra Andreeva in Tuesday's quarterfinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandez-ousted-from-madrid-open-with-quarterfinal-loss-to-russias-mirra-andreeva/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandez-ousted-from-madrid-open-with-quarterfinal-loss-to-russias-mirra-andreeva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipegger Giordano Vaccaro projected as 1st pick in Tuesday's CFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as a dream years ago is very close to becoming a reality for Giordano Vaccaro, a Winnipegger who is projected to go first overall in the CFL draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/winnipegger-giordano-vaccaro-projected-as-1st-pick-in-tuesdays-cfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/winnipegger-giordano-vaccaro-projected-as-1st-pick-in-tuesdays-cfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf reportedly looking to postpone New Orleans event]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf's inaugural tournament in New Orleans that was scheduled for the end of June is likely to be postponed until the fall, according to multiple reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/liv-golf-reportedly-looking-to-postpone-new-orleans-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/liv-golf-reportedly-looking-to-postpone-new-orleans-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper Flagg edges former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg edged former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel of Charlotte to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cooper-flagg-edges-former-duke-teammate-kon-knueppel-for-nba-rookie-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cooper-flagg-edges-former-duke-teammate-kon-knueppel-for-nba-rookie-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report says MLS looking to move Whitecaps away from Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the on-field success, the Whitecaps still sat at the bottom of the league in team revenue, trailing clubs in the middle of the standings by US$40 million, CEO Axel Schuster said in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/report-says-mls-looking-to-move-whitecaps-away-from-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/report-says-mls-looking-to-move-whitecaps-away-from-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the top-seeded Montreal Victoire picked Minnesota as its first-round playoff opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[While four PWHL teams prepare to battle for a Walter Cup, the other are grappling with questions around expansion. The playoffs begin on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/why-the-top-seeded-montreal-victoire-picked-minnesota-as-its-first-round-playoff-opponent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/why-the-top-seeded-montreal-victoire-picked-minnesota-as-its-first-round-playoff-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the top-seeded Montreal Victoire picked Minnesota as its 1st-round playoff opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[While four PWHL teams prepare to battle for a Walter Cup, the other are grappling with questions around expansion. The playoffs begin on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/why-the-top-seeded-montreal-victoire-picked-minnesota-as-its-1st-round-playoff-opponent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/why-the-top-seeded-montreal-victoire-picked-minnesota-as-its-1st-round-playoff-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators veteran Chabot says quick playoff exit feels like a 'punch in the face']]></title><description><![CDATA[Days after being swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Ottawa Senators are still coming to terms with an ending that arrived far too soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-veteran-chabot-says-quick-playoff-exit-feels-like-a-punch-in-the-face/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-veteran-chabot-says-quick-playoff-exit-feels-like-a-punch-in-the-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After that controversial OT goal, should the NHL embrace goal-line technology?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anaheim Ducks' OT goal over the Edmonton Oilers has reignited the debate over whether the NHL should follow other sports leagues and embrace new technology when making important calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-that-controversial-ot-goal-should-the-nhl-embrace-goal-line-technology/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-that-controversial-ot-goal-should-the-nhl-embrace-goal-line-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Scherzer on injured list with forearm tendinitis, left ankle inflammation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have placed veteran right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation, the team announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-scherzer-on-injured-list-with-forearm-tendinitis-left-ankle-inflammation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-scherzer-on-injured-list-with-forearm-tendinitis-left-ankle-inflammation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to watch as the Oilers try to avoid early playoff elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers face elimination Tuesday at home against the Anaheim Ducks after reaching the Stanley Cup final each of the last two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/5-things-to-watch-as-the-oilers-try-to-avoid-early-playoff-elimination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/5-things-to-watch-as-the-oilers-try-to-avoid-early-playoff-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best of the PWHL Mic'd Up 2025-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen in to the best on-ice moments from the 2025-26 PWHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-best-of-the-pwhl-micd-up-2025-26/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-best-of-the-pwhl-micd-up-2025-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada hands reigning world mixed doubles curling champions Italy 1st loss in Geneva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Kadriana Lott and Colton Lott defeated Italy's Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner 6-5 in an extra end Monday at the world mixed doubles curling championship in Geneva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-hands-reigning-world-mixed-doubles-curling-champions-italy-1st-loss-in-geneva/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-hands-reigning-world-mixed-doubles-curling-champions-italy-1st-loss-in-geneva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leylah Fernandez downs American Ann Li in straight sets to reach Madrid Open quarterfinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open with a straight-sets win over Ann Li on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandez-downs-american-ann-li-in-straight-sets-to-reach-madrid-open-quarterfinals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandez-downs-american-ann-li-in-straight-sets-to-reach-madrid-open-quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An unexpected heart condition sidelined this hockey player for years. Here's how he made his way back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob LeGuerrier was 21 when he was diagnosed with viral myocarditis, a serious heart condition that derailed his dreams of an NHL career. He shared his story of his years-long recovery and eventually making it back to the ice in a short documentary made in collaboration with CBC Ottawa Creator's Network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/an-unexpected-heart-condition-sidelined-this-hockey-player-for-years-heres-how-he-made-his-way-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/an-unexpected-heart-condition-sidelined-this-hockey-player-for-years-heres-how-he-made-his-way-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers fall to Ducks in Game 4 with 4-3 OT loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Bouchard scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period during a power play for the two-time defending Western Conference champion Oilers, who trail the upstart Ducks 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-fall-to-ducks-in-game-4-with-4-3-ot-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-fall-to-ducks-in-game-4-with-4-3-ot-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs blow 2-goal lead, Hagel strikes twice as Lightning tie series with Game 4 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning is now down to a best-of-three. The Lightning came back from a two-goal deficit Sunday night to win 3-2 in regulation and tie the series at 2-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-blow-2-goal-lead-hagel-strikes-twice-as-lightning-tie-series-with-game-4-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-blow-2-goal-lead-hagel-strikes-twice-as-lightning-tie-series-with-game-4-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlético Ottawa escape with 1-1 draw against Vancouver FC in home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emiliano Garc&iacute;a scored his first Canadian Premier League goal in the 97th minute Sunday as Atl&eacute;tico Ottawa came away with a tie against Vancouver FC and denied the visitors their first win of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/atltico-ottawa-escape-with-1-1-draw-against-vancouver-fc-in-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/atltico-ottawa-escape-with-1-1-draw-against-vancouver-fc-in-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Raptors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 to tie series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes had 23 points apiece as the Toronto Raptors withstood a late charge by the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 93-89 win on Sunday in Game 4 of their playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-raptors-defeat-cleveland-cavaliers-in-game-4-to-tie-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-raptors-defeat-cleveland-cavaliers-in-game-4-to-tie-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Raptors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89, best-of-seven series now tied 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes had 23 points apiece as the Toronto Raptors withstood a late charge by the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 93-89 win on Sunday in Game 4 of their playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-raptors-defeat-cleveland-cavaliers-93-89-best-of-seven-series-now-tied-2-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-raptors-defeat-cleveland-cavaliers-93-89-best-of-seven-series-now-tied-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada thumps Finland at world mixed doubles curling championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Colton and Kadriana Lott earned their second win of the world mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday, defeating Finland 10-4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-thumps-finland-at-world-mixed-doubles-curling-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-thumps-finland-at-world-mixed-doubles-curling-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Grasse wins 200m in strong season-opening effort at Botswana Golden Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian star sprinter Andre De Grasse showed no signs of slowing down in his season opener on Sunday at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/de-grasse-wins-200m-in-strong-season-opening-effort-at-botswana-golden-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/de-grasse-wins-200m-in-strong-season-opening-effort-at-botswana-golden-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promising season ends for Saskatchewan Rush in quarterfinal loss against the Toronto Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Rush fell to the Toronto Rock during Saturday's NLL quarterfinals match in Saskatoon. Austin Shanks led the scoring for the club with seven points, but ultimately, their season has come to an end after the 16-13 loss against the Rock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/promising-season-ends-for-saskatchewan-rush-in-quarterfinal-loss-against-the-toronto-rock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/promising-season-ends-for-saskatchewan-rush-in-quarterfinal-loss-against-the-toronto-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We were sleeping in our car’: How Olympian Camryn Rogers found her place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers is the world&rsquo;s best female hammer thrower, but before the world titles and Olympic gold she was living in a car with her mom. Reflecting on her remarkable journey, she takes The National&rsquo;s Ian Hanomansing to the community that gave her home and opens up about her story in hopes that it will help someone else who is struggling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-were-sleeping-in-our-car-how-olympian-camryn-rogers-found-her-place-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-were-sleeping-in-our-car-how-olympian-camryn-rogers-found-her-place-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We were sleeping in our car:’ How Olympian Camryn Rogers found her place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers is the world&rsquo;s best female hammer thrower, but before the world titles and Olympic gold she was living in a car with her mom. Reflecting on her remarkable journey, she takes The National&rsquo;s Ian Hanomansing to the community that gave her home and opens up about her story in hopes that it will help someone else who is struggling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-were-sleeping-in-our-car-how-olympian-camryn-rogers-found-her-place/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-were-sleeping-in-our-car-how-olympian-camryn-rogers-found-her-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon milestone shattered: Kenya's Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a race for the ages, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday, shattering the previous men's world record by an astonishing 65 seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marathon-milestone-shattered-kenyas-sawe-breaks-fabled-2-hour-barrier-by-30-seconds-in-london/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marathon-milestone-shattered-kenyas-sawe-breaks-fabled-2-hour-barrier-by-30-seconds-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon milestone shattered: Kenya's Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a race for the ages, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday, shattering the previous men's world record by an astonishing 65 seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marathon-milestone-shattered-kenyas-sawe-breaks-fabled-2-hour-barrier-by-30-seconds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marathon-milestone-shattered-kenyas-sawe-breaks-fabled-2-hour-barrier-by-30-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon milestone: Kenya's Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a race for the ages, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday, shattering the previous men's world record by an astonishing 65 seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marathon-milestone-kenyas-sawe-breaks-fabled-2-hour-barrier-by-30-seconds-in-london/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/marathon-milestone-kenyas-sawe-breaks-fabled-2-hour-barrier-by-30-seconds-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya's Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour marathon barrier, shatters world record by 65 seconds in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a race for the ages, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday, shattering the previous men's world record by an astonishing 65 seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kenyas-sawe-breaks-fabled-2-hour-marathon-barrier-shatters-world-record-by-65-seconds-in-london/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kenyas-sawe-breaks-fabled-2-hour-marathon-barrier-shatters-world-record-by-65-seconds-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History made at the London Marathon as Kenya's Sawe runs sub 2-hour time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new world record time in the marathon is now 1:59:30 set by Kenya's Sabastian Sawe Sunday at the London Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/history-made-at-the-london-marathon-as-kenyas-sawe-runs-sub-2-hour-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/history-made-at-the-london-marathon-as-kenyas-sawe-runs-sub-2-hour-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors adjust to early start time for Game 4 of playoffs against Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their opening round series at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Cleveland leads the best-of-seven matchup 2-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-adjust-to-early-start-time-for-game-4-of-playoffs-against-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-adjust-to-early-start-time-for-game-4-of-playoffs-against-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes down Senators to complete four-game sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have been swept out of the<br />
Stanley Cup playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stankoven-scores-again-hurricanes-down-senators-to-complete-four-game-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stankoven-scores-again-hurricanes-down-senators-to-complete-four-game-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's heartbreaking': Hurricanes down Senators to complete 1st-round sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Logan Stankoven scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as Carolina defeated Ottawa 4-2 to win the teams' first-round series 4-0 in a physical contest that featured plenty of nasty moments Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/its-heartbreaking-hurricanes-down-senators-to-complete-1st-round-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/its-heartbreaking-hurricanes-down-senators-to-complete-1st-round-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auger-Aliassime, Fernandez victorious at Madrid Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime won his opening<br />
match Saturday at the Madrid Open tennis tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auger-aliassime-fernandez-victorious-at-madrid-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auger-aliassime-fernandez-victorious-at-madrid-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhilkin has 3 goals, assist as Canada downs Norway 8-0 at under-18 hockey event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dima Zhilkin had three goals and an assist to<br />
power Canada past Norway 8-0 on Saturday at the world under-18 men's<br />
hockey tournament in Trencin, Slovakia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/zhilkin-has-3-goals-assist-as-canada-downs-norway-8-0-at-under-18-hockey-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/zhilkin-has-3-goals-assist-as-canada-downs-norway-8-0-at-under-18-hockey-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Paquet wins bronze at world triathlon championship series competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Charles Paquet captured a bronze medal<br />
Saturday at a World Triathlon Championship Series competition<br />
Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-paquet-wins-bronze-at-world-triathlon-championship-series-competition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-paquet-wins-bronze-at-world-triathlon-championship-series-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada opens world mixed doubles curling tournament on victorious note]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Colton and Kadriana Lott opened the world<br />
mixed doubles curling championship on a victorious note Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-opens-world-mixed-doubles-curling-tournament-on-victorious-note/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-opens-world-mixed-doubles-curling-tournament-on-victorious-note/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSL on CBC - Halifax vs Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Halifax Tides FC and Ottawa Rapid FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from Wanderers Grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nsl-on-cbc-halifax-vs-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nsl-on-cbc-halifax-vs-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's love got to do with keeping MLS soccer in Vancouver? Whitecaps fans hope a lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[With rumours of relocation swirling, the Southsiders supporters group has launched Save The Caps, a campaign to let it be known that fans aren't OK with the club moving out of Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/whats-love-got-to-do-with-keeping-mls-soccer-in-vancouver-whitecaps-fans-hope-a-lot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/whats-love-got-to-do-with-keeping-mls-soccer-in-vancouver-whitecaps-fans-hope-a-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the PWHL: Toronto Sceptres vs. Ottawa Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Sceptres visit the Ottawa Charge on Saturday in a matchup that has big playoff implications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-the-pwhl-toronto-sceptres-vs-ottawa-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-the-pwhl-toronto-sceptres-vs-ottawa-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philips makes 41 saves as Charge shut out Sceptres to clinch final PWHL playoff spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwyneth Philips stopped 41 shots as the Ottawa Charge defeated the visiting Toronto Sceptres 3-0 on Saturday to capture the final Professional Women's Hockey League playoff berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/philips-makes-41-saves-as-charge-shut-out-sceptres-to-clinch-final-pwhl-playoff-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/philips-makes-41-saves-as-charge-shut-out-sceptres-to-clinch-final-pwhl-playoff-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge shut out Toronto Sceptres to claim final PWHL playoff spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge downs Toronto Sceptres 3-0 to secure<br />
final Professional Women's Hockey League playoff spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-shut-out-toronto-sceptres-to-claim-final-pwhl-playoff-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-shut-out-toronto-sceptres-to-claim-final-pwhl-playoff-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge earns final PWHL playoff spot with 3-0 victory over Toronto Sceptres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge downs Toronto Sceptres 3-0 to secure<br />
final Professional Women's Hockey League playoff spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-earns-final-pwhl-playoff-spot-with-3-0-victory-over-toronto-sceptres/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-earns-final-pwhl-playoff-spot-with-3-0-victory-over-toronto-sceptres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge earn final PWHL playoff spot with 3-0 victory over Toronto Sceptres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwyneth Philips stopped 41 shots as the Ottawa Charge defeated the Toronto Sceptres 3-0 on Saturday to capture the final Professional Women's Hockey League playoff berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-earn-final-pwhl-playoff-spot-with-3-0-victory-over-toronto-sceptres/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-charge-earn-final-pwhl-playoff-spot-with-3-0-victory-over-toronto-sceptres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire select defending champion Minnesota Frost as 1st-round PWHL playoff opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Victoire didn't waste any time in selecting a first-round playoff opponent after finishing first overall in the Professional Women's Hockey League with a 2-1 shootout victory on Saturday over the host Seattle Torrent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoire-select-defending-champion-minnesota-frost-as-1st-round-pwhl-playoff-opponent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montreal-victoire-select-defending-champion-minnesota-frost-as-1st-round-pwhl-playoff-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montréal Victoire select defending champion Minnesota Frost as 1st-round PWHL playoff opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montr&eacute;al Victoire didn't waste any time in selecting a first-round playoff opponent after finishing first overall in the Professional Women's Hockey League with a 2-1 shootout victory on Saturday over the host Seattle Torrent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montral-victoire-select-defending-champion-minnesota-frost-as-1st-round-pwhl-playoff-opponent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/montral-victoire-select-defending-champion-minnesota-frost-as-1st-round-pwhl-playoff-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers lose 7-4 to Ducks in Game 3 in Anaheim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikael Granlund had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their first home playoff game in eight years with a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers and a 2-1 series lead on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-lose-7-4-to-ducks-in-game-3-in-anaheim/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-lose-7-4-to-ducks-in-game-3-in-anaheim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDavid scores, but Oilers' defence leaky to trail in playoff series against Ducks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikael Granlund had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their first home playoff game in eight years with a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers and a 2-1 series lead on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcdavid-scores-but-oilers-defence-leaky-to-trail-in-playoff-series-against-ducks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcdavid-scores-but-oilers-defence-leaky-to-trail-in-playoff-series-against-ducks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens beat Lightning in OT to take 2-1 lead in all extra-time series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane Hutson scored on a slap shot at 2:09 of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series that has opened with three extra-time thrillers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-beat-lightning-in-ot-to-take-2-1-lead-in-all-extra-time-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-beat-lightning-in-ot-to-take-2-1-lead-in-all-extra-time-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead in all extra-time series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane Hutson scored on a slap shot at 2:09 of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series that has opened with three extra-time thrillers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-beat-lightning-3-2-in-ot-to-take-2-1-lead-in-all-extra-time-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-beat-lightning-3-2-in-ot-to-take-2-1-lead-in-all-extra-time-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock League looks to keep rolling after successful inaugural season]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Rock League achieved its goal of proof of concept in the one-week preview curling season held in Toronto earlier this month, CEO Nic Sulsky acknowledged it wasn&rsquo;t perfect, and there is plenty still to be done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rock-league-looks-to-keep-rolling-after-successful-inaugural-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rock-league-looks-to-keep-rolling-after-successful-inaugural-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Nickeil Alexander-Walker named NBA's most improved player after huge scoring jump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nickeil Alexander-Walker was voted the NBA's most improved player on Friday, beating out finalists Deni Avdija and Jalen Duren to become the second Hawks player to win the award in two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-nickeil-alexander-walker-named-nbas-most-improved-player-after-huge-scoring-jump/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-nickeil-alexander-walker-named-nbas-most-improved-player-after-huge-scoring-jump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government gives $6.22 million over next 2 years to athletes' mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will supply $6.22 million over the next two years for athletes' mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/federal-government-gives-622-million-over-next-2-years-to-athletes-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/federal-government-gives-622-million-over-next-2-years-to-athletes-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors' Quickley has setback in recovery, ruled out for rest of Cavaliers series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley is out for the remainder of the team's first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-quickley-has-setback-in-recovery-ruled-out-for-rest-of-cavaliers-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-quickley-has-setback-in-recovery-ruled-out-for-rest-of-cavaliers-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays remove Jeff Hoffman from closer's role after 3 blown saves this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Hoffman will not be closing games for the Toronto Blue Jays in the near future, with general manager Ross Atkins saying Friday it would be a shared responsibility among the team's other relief pitchers for the short term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-remove-jeff-hoffman-from-closers-role-after-3-blown-saves-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-remove-jeff-hoffman-from-closers-role-after-3-blown-saves-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian-born boxer proud of her culture while pursuing Olympic glory for Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of Canada&rsquo;s No. 1-ranked flyweight boxer, Iranian-born Nyousha Nakhjiri, will make its big screen debut this weekend in the documentary Constant Battles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iranian-born-boxer-proud-of-her-culture-while-pursuing-olympic-glory-for-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iranian-born-boxer-proud-of-her-culture-while-pursuing-olympic-glory-for-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-time French Open champ Alcaraz won't defend title after further testing on injured wrist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won't attempt to defend his French Open title due to a right wrist injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2-time-french-open-champ-alcaraz-wont-defend-title-after-further-testing-on-injured-wrist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/2-time-french-open-champ-alcaraz-wont-defend-title-after-further-testing-on-injured-wrist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers repeats as women's hammer throw champ at Kip Keino Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers won a second consecutive women's hammer throw title at the Kip Keino Classic on Friday in Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-repeats-as-womens-hammer-throw-champ-at-kip-keino-classic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-repeats-as-womens-hammer-throw-champ-at-kip-keino-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers, Ethan Katzberg repeat as Kip Keino Classic hammer throw champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camryn Rogers won a second consecutive women's hammer throw title at the Kip Keino Classic on Friday, while fellow Canadian Ethan Katzberg took the men's event for a third consecutive year at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-ethan-katzberg-repeat-as-kip-keino-classic-hammer-throw-champions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/camryn-rogers-ethan-katzberg-repeat-as-kip-keino-classic-hammer-throw-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes, Vallerand score second-half goals to earn Halifax NSL season-opening win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordyn Rhodes and Julianne Vallerand scored<br />
second-half goals to lead Halifax Tides FC past Ottawa Rapid FC 3-1<br />
on Saturday in the Northern Super League season opener for both<br />
teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rhodes-vallerand-score-second-half-goals-to-earn-halifax-nsl-season-opening-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rhodes-vallerand-score-second-half-goals-to-earn-halifax-nsl-season-opening-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of late goals give Halifax Tides win over Ottawa Rapid to open NSL campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordyn Rhodes and Julianne Vallerand scored second-half goals to lead Halifax Tides FC past visiting Ottawa Rapid FC 3-1 on Saturday in the Northern Super League season opener for both women's soccer sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pair-of-late-goals-give-halifax-tides-win-over-ottawa-rapid-to-open-nsl-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pair-of-late-goals-give-halifax-tides-win-over-ottawa-rapid-to-open-nsl-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keera Melenhorst's brace leads Ottawa Rapid to 5-2 win over Calgary Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keera Melenhorst scored twice in the first half and the Ottawa Rapid rallied from an early 2-1 deficit to beat the visiting Calgary Wild 5-2 in Northern Super League action on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/keera-melenhorsts-brace-leads-ottawa-rapid-to-5-2-win-over-calgary-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/keera-melenhorsts-brace-leads-ottawa-rapid-to-5-2-win-over-calgary-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Chargers take Canadian Mesidor in 1st round of NFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akheem Mesidor is ready to make Southern California his new football home. The Los Angeles Chargers selected the Canadian edge rusher in the first round, No. 22 overall, of the NFL draft Thursday night. And the 25-year-old Ottawa native is raring to go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/los-angeles-chargers-take-canadian-mesidor-in-1st-round-of-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/los-angeles-chargers-take-canadian-mesidor-in-1st-round-of-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax Tides player collaborates with N.S. reggae artist to create women’s soccer league anthem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new anthem for Canada&rsquo;s professional women&rsquo;s soccer league features a Halifax Tides FC player whose high-energy collaboration with a well-known reggae singer will be the soundtrack to the 2026 Northern Super League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/halifax-tides-player-collaborates-with-ns-reggae-artist-to-create-womens-soccer-league-anthem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/halifax-tides-player-collaborates-with-ns-reggae-artist-to-create-womens-soccer-league-anthem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Barnes's double-double carries Raptors to 126-104 rout of Cavaliers in Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Barnes had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104 on Thursday in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/scottie-barness-double-double-carries-raptors-to-126-104-rout-of-cavaliers-in-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/scottie-barness-double-double-carries-raptors-to-126-104-rout-of-cavaliers-in-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senators are in a familiar &mdash; and uncomfortable &mdash; playoff position. Jackson Blake scored the winner in the second period and Frederik Anderson made 21 saves as Carolina beat Ottawa 2-1 to take a 3-0 lead in the teams' first-round playoff series Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-on-brink-of-elimination-after-game-3-loss-to-hurricanes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-on-brink-of-elimination-after-game-3-loss-to-hurricanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes down Ottawa Senators to take 3-0 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senators are in a familiar &mdash; and uncomfortable &mdash; playoff position. Jackson Blake scored the winner in the second period and Frederik Anderson made 21 saves as Carolina beat Ottawa 2-1 to take a 3-0 lead in the teams' first-round playoff series Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/carolina-hurricanes-down-ottawa-senators-to-take-3-0-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/carolina-hurricanes-down-ottawa-senators-to-take-3-0-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High stakes ahead for PWHL's super Saturday regular-season finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eight teams are in action in the PWHL's final day of the regular season on Saturday. The outcomes will determine which teams secure the final playoff spot, top seed in the playoffs and first-overall pick in the PWHL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/high-stakes-ahead-for-pwhls-super-saturday-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/high-stakes-ahead-for-pwhls-super-saturday-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA makes more World Cup tickets available, but soccer fans criticize lack of transparency]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA's release of a new tranche of World Cup tickets has left some fans fuming about a perceived lack of transparency in how seats are being sold, given that premium seating options now on offer were not available previously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-makes-more-world-cup-tickets-available-but-soccer-fans-criticize-lack-of-transparency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fifa-makes-more-world-cup-tickets-available-but-soccer-fans-criticize-lack-of-transparency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDavid held off scoresheet through Edmonton's first 2 playoff games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oilers captain Connor McDavid continued to fight the puck, and Edmonton's vaunted power play has yet to strike to start the NHL playoffs. McDavid, the league's regular-season points leader, was held off the scoresheet a second straight game Wednesday at Rogers Place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcdavid-held-off-scoresheet-through-edmontons-first-2-playoff-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcdavid-held-off-scoresheet-through-edmontons-first-2-playoff-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Elite Basketball League offers free access to 'premier matchups' with CBC Sports deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports and the Canadian Elite Basketball League unveiled this season's broadcast and streaming schedule on Thursday. The public broadcaster will live stream each game this season, starting May 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-elite-basketball-league-offers-free-access-to-premier-matchups-with-cbc-sports-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-elite-basketball-league-offers-free-access-to-premier-matchups-with-cbc-sports-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada to face Brazil with Billie Jean King Cup spot at stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighth-ranked Canada will battle Brazil in November with its Billie Jean King Cup standing on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-to-face-brazil-with-billie-jean-king-cup-spot-at-stake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-to-face-brazil-with-billie-jean-king-cup-spot-at-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran government says men's soccer team preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Iranian government spokesperson says the men's national team is preparing for "proud and successful participation" in its World Cup games in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-government-says-mens-soccer-team-preparing-for-proud-participation-at-world-cup-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/iran-government-says-mens-soccer-team-preparing-for-proud-participation-at-world-cup-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyle Larin's recent goal surge an encouraging sign for Canada's World Cup team]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there&rsquo;s an encouraging sign for Canada&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s soccer team, now only seven anxious weeks from a home World Cup, it&rsquo;s veteran forward Cyle Larin&rsquo;s remarkable return to form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cyle-larins-recent-goal-surge-an-encouraging-sign-for-canadas-world-cup-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cyle-larins-recent-goal-surge-an-encouraging-sign-for-canadas-world-cup-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brianne Jenner lifts Charge past Fleet in OT, but playoff spot on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brianne Jenner scored with 1:14 left in overtime on Wednesday night, Rebecca Leslie also scored a goal, and the Ottawa Charge beat the Boston Fleet 2-1 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brianne-jenner-lifts-charge-past-fleet-in-ot-but-playoff-spot-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/brianne-jenner-lifts-charge-past-fleet-in-ot-but-playoff-spot-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauthier scores twice as Ducks beat Oilers 6-4 to tie series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cutter Gauthier had a pair of goals and an assist as the Anaheim Ducks withstood a comeback attempt and defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 to pull even in their opening round playoff series on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gauthier-scores-twice-as-ducks-beat-oilers-6-4-to-tie-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gauthier-scores-twice-as-ducks-beat-oilers-6-4-to-tie-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge gymnastics coach cleared of all sex abuse charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gymnastics coach from Lethbridge who was accused of sexually assaulting girls at his gym has been acquitted on all charges after the judge found all of the complainants&rsquo; testimony was unreliable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lethbridge-gymnastics-coach-cleared-of-all-sex-abuse-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lethbridge-gymnastics-coach-cleared-of-all-sex-abuse-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will a Canadian get picked in the first round of the NFL draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the top Canadian prospects in this year's NFL draft, including a star pass rusher who could go in round 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/will-a-canadian-get-picked-in-the-first-round-of-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/will-a-canadian-get-picked-in-the-first-round-of-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will a Canadian get picked in the 1st round of the NFL draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the top Canadian prospects in this year's NFL draft, including a star pass rusher who could go in round 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/will-a-canadian-get-picked-in-the-1st-round-of-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/will-a-canadian-get-picked-in-the-1st-round-of-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates who deal with sexual assault, harassment commend Sask. Roughriders on Ajou Ajou firing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team's decision will likely give future whistleblowers confidence to come forward like the women who spoke out against the receiver's behaviour, advocates say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/advocates-who-deal-with-sexual-assault-harassment-commend-sask-roughriders-on-ajou-ajou-firing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/advocates-who-deal-with-sexual-assault-harassment-commend-sask-roughriders-on-ajou-ajou-firing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbus gets NWSL's 18th team to start play in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbus was awarded a National Women's Soccer League franchise on Tuesday that will begin play in 2028 and bring the league to 18 teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/columbus-gets-nwsls-18th-team-to-start-play-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/columbus-gets-nwsls-18th-team-to-start-play-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colton and Kadriana Lott chase Canada's first world mixed doubles curling gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colton and Kadriana Lott of Gimli, Man., have won two gold, two silver and a bronze medals at the Canadian mixed doubles championships since 2019, and now hope to capture Canada's first title at the world mixed doubles event in Geneva, starting Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/colton-and-kadriana-lott-chase-canadas-first-world-mixed-doubles-curling-gold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/colton-and-kadriana-lott-chase-canadas-first-world-mixed-doubles-curling-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA's clutch player of year award, tops fellow Canadian Jamal Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City guard from who is the reigning MVP and NBA Finals MVP, is the clutch player of the year award winner for this season, the league announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gilgeous-alexander-wins-nbas-clutch-player-of-year-award-tops-fellow-canadian-jamal-murray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gilgeous-alexander-wins-nbas-clutch-player-of-year-award-tops-fellow-canadian-jamal-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA's clutch player of year award, topping fellow Canadian Jamal Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City guard from who is the reigning MVP and NBA Finals MVP, is the clutch player of the year award winner for this season, the league announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gilgeous-alexander-wins-nbas-clutch-player-of-year-award-topping-fellow-canadian-jamal-murray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gilgeous-alexander-wins-nbas-clutch-player-of-year-award-topping-fellow-canadian-jamal-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With draft points the focus, Goldeneyes earn critical pair against visiting Victoire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Goldeneyes want to control their own draft destiny as their inaugural PWHL season winds to a close.<br />
They came close to losing the opportunity Tuesday but held off visiting Montreal for a 4-3 victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-draft-points-the-focus-goldeneyes-earn-critical-pair-against-visiting-victoire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-draft-points-the-focus-goldeneyes-earn-critical-pair-against-visiting-victoire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tereza Vanišová leads Goldeneyes past Victoire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tereza Vani&scaron;ov&aacute; had a goal and two assists as the Vancouver Goldeneyes held on for a 4-3 win over the Montreal Victoire on Tuesday night in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tereza-vaniov-leads-goldeneyes-past-victoire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tereza-vaniov-leads-goldeneyes-past-victoire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simpson nets OT goal as Sirens spoil Sceptres' chance to move into playoff spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allyson Simpson scored at 2:42 in overtime as the New York Sirens played spoiler in defeating the Toronto Sceptres 1-0 on Tuesday night in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/simpson-nets-ot-goal-as-sirens-spoil-sceptres-chance-to-move-into-playoff-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/simpson-nets-ot-goal-as-sirens-spoil-sceptres-chance-to-move-into-playoff-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Louis Cardinals fighting Hamilton Cardinals attempt to trademark baseball team name and design in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals MLB team from St. Louis, Mo., is opposing a trademark application the Hamilton Cardinals Canadian Baseball League team filed before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office in 2023. The American team says the Canadian team is taking advantage of its "reputation and goodwill." The Hamilton team says it disagrees and will continue using its name and logo this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/st-louis-cardinals-fighting-hamilton-cardinals-attempt-to-trademark-baseball-team-name-and-design-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/st-louis-cardinals-fighting-hamilton-cardinals-attempt-to-trademark-baseball-team-name-and-design-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa wins Game 2 in OT versus Montreal, ties 1st-round series]]></title><description><![CDATA[J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tampa-wins-game-2-in-ot-versus-montreal-ties-1st-round-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tampa-wins-game-2-in-ot-versus-montreal-ties-1st-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay wins Game 2 in OT versus Montreal, ties 1st-round series]]></title><description><![CDATA[J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tampa-bay-wins-game-2-in-ot-versus-montreal-ties-1st-round-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/tampa-bay-wins-game-2-in-ot-versus-montreal-ties-1st-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late lapses cost Canadiens in Game 2 overtime loss to Lightning: 'We lacked calm']]></title><description><![CDATA[J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/late-lapses-cost-canadiens-in-game-2-overtime-loss-to-lightning-we-lacked-calm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/late-lapses-cost-canadiens-in-game-2-overtime-loss-to-lightning-we-lacked-calm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a simple plan to end tanking &mdash; will more leagues try it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter explains a potential solution to the NBA's tanking problem that's already been put into practice in women's pro hockey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/theres-a-simple-plan-to-end-tanking-mdash-will-more-leagues-try-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/theres-a-simple-plan-to-end-tanking-mdash-will-more-leagues-try-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria Mboko ready to open clay season in Madrid after wisdom teeth surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Mboko opens her clay season this week at the Madrid Open after having her wisdom teeth pulled, an ill-timed extraction that took her off the court ahead of the clay-court swing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victoria-mboko-ready-to-open-clay-season-in-madrid-after-wisdom-teeth-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/victoria-mboko-ready-to-open-clay-season-in-madrid-after-wisdom-teeth-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls head coach Billy Donovan to step down after extensive meetings with team ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has resigned after six seasons, opting to step aside rather than work with a new front office, the team announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bulls-head-coach-billy-donovan-to-step-down-after-extensive-meetings-with-team-ownership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bulls-head-coach-billy-donovan-to-step-down-after-extensive-meetings-with-team-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's women rise to 9th in rankings following impressive effort at FIFA Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's women's soccer team moved up one place to ninth in the FIFA rankings released Tuesday after a two-win showing at the recent FIFA Series in Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-women-rise-to-9th-in-rankings-following-impressive-effort-at-fifa-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-women-rise-to-9th-in-rankings-following-impressive-effort-at-fifa-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late goal sees Oilers earn 4-3 win in Game 1 of series against Ducks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have a 1-0 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks as the hockey clubs prepare for Game 2 in Alberta's capital on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/late-goal-sees-oilers-earn-4-3-win-in-game-1-of-series-against-ducks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/late-goal-sees-oilers-earn-4-3-win-in-game-1-of-series-against-ducks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late goal lifts Oilers past Ducks in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have a 1-0 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks as the hockey clubs prepare for Game 2 in Alberta's capital on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/late-goal-lifts-oilers-past-ducks-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/late-goal-lifts-oilers-past-ducks-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators lose drama-filled Game 2 to Hurricanes in double OT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina's Jordan Martinook won Game 2 in double overtime Monday night to take a 2-0 series lead to Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-lose-drama-filled-game-2-to-hurricanes-in-double-ot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-lose-drama-filled-game-2-to-hurricanes-in-double-ot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators lose Game 2 to Carolina in double OT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina's Jordan Martinook won Game 2 in double overtime Monday night to take a 2-0 series lead to Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-senators-lose-game-2-to-carolina-in-double-ot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ottawa-senators-lose-game-2-to-carolina-in-double-ot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors fall to Cavaliers in Game 2, trail series heading back to Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, James Harden added 28 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-fall-to-cavaliers-in-game-2-trail-series-heading-back-to-toronto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-fall-to-cavaliers-in-game-2-trail-series-heading-back-to-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gold Plan, adopted by the PWHL when it launched in 2024, forces teams to try to win after being eliminated from playoff contention. Each win earns the team draft order points toward securing the top pick at the entry draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-the-pwhl-is-trying-to-discourage-teams-from-tanking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/how-the-pwhl-is-trying-to-discourage-teams-from-tanking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya's Korir successfully defends Boston Marathon title; Canadian Linkletter posts personal-best time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to a win in two hours one minute 42 seconds, the fifth-fastest marathon of all time. Calgary-born Rory Linkletter ran his best marathon in 2:06:04.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kenyas-korir-successfully-defends-boston-marathon-title-canadian-linkletter-posts-personal-best-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/kenyas-korir-successfully-defends-boston-marathon-title-canadian-linkletter-posts-personal-best-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers lean into their playoff maturity ahead of Game 1 against Ducks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers climbed a playoff mountain the last two years, but didn't plant their flag on the summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-lean-into-their-playoff-maturity-ahead-of-game-1-against-ducks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-lean-into-their-playoff-maturity-ahead-of-game-1-against-ducks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs take Game 1 in Tampa with hat trick from Slafkovsky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-take-game-1-in-tampa-with-hat-trick-from-slafkovsky/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/habs-take-game-1-in-tampa-with-hat-trick-from-slafkovsky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raygan Kirk helps Sceptres blank Frost, keeping Toronto's playoff hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savannah Harmon and Daryl Watts each scored a goal, Raygan Kirk had 24 saves, and the Toronto Sceptres beat the Minnesota Frost 2-0 on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raygan-kirk-helps-sceptres-blank-frost-keeping-torontos-playoff-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raygan-kirk-helps-sceptres-blank-frost-keeping-torontos-playoff-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raygan Kirk helps Sceptres blank Frost, keeping playoff hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savannah Harmon and Daryl Watts each scored a goal, Raygan Kirk had 24 saves, and the Toronto Sceptres beat the Minnesota Frost 2-0 on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raygan-kirk-helps-sceptres-blank-frost-keeping-playoff-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raygan-kirk-helps-sceptres-blank-frost-keeping-playoff-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davies scores 1st goal in over a year to help Bayern Munich clinch Bundesliga title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's Alphonso Davies scores his 1st goal in over a year to help Bayern Munich clinch another Bundesliga title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/davies-scores-1st-goal-in-over-a-year-to-help-bayern-munich-clinch-bundesliga-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/davies-scores-1st-goal-in-over-a-year-to-help-bayern-munich-clinch-bundesliga-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayern Munich clinches another Bundesliga title with 4-2 win over Stuttgart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's Alphonso Davies scores his 1st goal in over a year to help Bayern Munich clinch another Bundesliga title,easing to a 4-2 win over Stuttgart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bayern-munich-clinches-another-bundesliga-title-with-4-2-win-over-stuttgart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/bayern-munich-clinches-another-bundesliga-title-with-4-2-win-over-stuttgart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women's rugby 7s fall to New Zealand in Hong Kong semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian women's rugby sevens team fell to New Zealand in the semifinals of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS event on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-womens-rugby-7s-fall-to-new-zealand-in-hong-kong-semis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-womens-rugby-7s-fall-to-new-zealand-in-hong-kong-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's women's soccer squad shows fight, desire in close loss to Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's women's soccer team fell 1-0 to Brazil in the finale of their 2026 FIFA Series campaign on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-womens-soccer-squad-shows-fight-desire-in-close-loss-to-brazil/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-womens-soccer-squad-shows-fight-desire-in-close-loss-to-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's women's soccer squad shows fight, desire in 1-0 loss to Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's women's soccer team fell 1-0 to Brazil in<br />
the finale of their 2026 FIFA Series campaign on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-womens-soccer-squad-shows-fight-desire-in-1-0-loss-to-brazil/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-womens-soccer-squad-shows-fight-desire-in-1-0-loss-to-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hurricanes-shut-out-senators-in-game-1-after-opening-faceoff-fight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hurricanes-shut-out-senators-in-game-1-after-opening-faceoff-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/andersen-hurricanes-shut-out-senators-in-game-1-after-opening-faceoff-fight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/andersen-hurricanes-shut-out-senators-in-game-1-after-opening-faceoff-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers open playoffs against skilled, young Ducks team]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks open their first-round NHL playoff series Monday, it will be a complete reversal from 2017, the last time the teams met in the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/edmonton-oilers-open-playoffs-against-skilled-young-ducks-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/edmonton-oilers-open-playoffs-against-skilled-young-ducks-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers overpower Raptors in playoff opener behind strong 2nd half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cavaliers-overpower-raptors-in-playoff-opener-behind-strong-2nd-half/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cavaliers-overpower-raptors-in-playoff-opener-behind-strong-2nd-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers defeat Raptors in playoff opener behind strong 2nd half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cavaliers-defeat-raptors-in-playoff-opener-behind-strong-2nd-half/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cavaliers-defeat-raptors-in-playoff-opener-behind-strong-2nd-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women's rugby 7s beat U.S. to advance to semis at Hong Kong event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian women's rugby sevens team advanced to the Cup semifinals of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS event with a win over the U.S. on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-womens-rugby-7s-beat-us-to-advance-to-semis-at-hong-kong-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-womens-rugby-7s-beat-us-to-advance-to-semis-at-hong-kong-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women's rugby 7s advance to Hong Kong semis with win over U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian women's rugby sevens team advanced to the Cup semifinals of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS event with a win over the U.S. on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-womens-rugby-7s-advance-to-hong-kong-semis-with-win-over-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-womens-rugby-7s-advance-to-hong-kong-semis-with-win-over-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gosling scores on OT power play to lift the Victoire past the Fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicole Gosling scored on a power play 38 seconds into overtime to give the PWHL-leading Montreal Victoire a 3-2 victory over the Boston Fleet on Friday night in Laval, Que.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gosling-scores-on-ot-power-play-to-lift-the-victoire-past-the-fleet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/gosling-scores-on-ot-power-play-to-lift-the-victoire-past-the-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicine Hat is ready to 'shine' hosting Canada Special Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's taken longer than expected for Medicine Hat to welcome Special Olympians from across the country, but organizers are promising that it will be worth the wait. The southern Alberta city began preparing to host the 2022 games seven years ago, but the event was called off because of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Games are finally coming to the city this August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/medicine-hat-is-ready-to-shine-hosting-canada-special-olympics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/medicine-hat-is-ready-to-shine-hosting-canada-special-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the PWHL: New York Sirens vs. Ottawa Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Sirens visit the Ottawa Charge on Saturday at 2 p.m. in a matchup that has big playoff implications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-the-pwhl-new-york-sirens-vs-ottawa-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/watch-the-pwhl-new-york-sirens-vs-ottawa-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The time has come to jump on the Toronto Raptors bandwagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA's first round of playoffs begin Saturday, and for the first time in four years, the Toronto Raptors will be in the fight. And while the pundits may not be calling for Toronto to come out on top,don't try telling star Scottie Barnes the Raptors are the underdogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-time-has-come-to-jump-on-the-toronto-raptors-bandwagon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-time-has-come-to-jump-on-the-toronto-raptors-bandwagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NHL’s new weapon: 6 regular guys from Winnipeg and a smartphone]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the high-stakes, "always-on" ecosystem of professional hockey, one of the assets a star athlete can possess may not be a faster, harder slap shot. It may be a group of friends who can handle the digital limelight for them &mdash; and a group of ordinary guys from Winnipeg may be the prototype of what's known as influencer by proxy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-nhls-new-weapon-6-regular-guys-from-winnipeg-and-a-smartphone/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/the-nhls-new-weapon-6-regular-guys-from-winnipeg-and-a-smartphone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palestinian football officials worry Canada won't approve visas in time for FIFA meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media reports published this week suggested Canada had blocked members of the Palestinian Football Association from entering the country ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver later this month. However, it appears that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has yet to issue final visa decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/palestinian-football-officials-worry-canada-wont-approve-visas-in-time-for-fifa-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/palestinian-football-officials-worry-canada-wont-approve-visas-in-time-for-fifa-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charge dominate Sirens to strengthen hold on final PWHL playoff spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's Brianne Jenner and Jocelyne Larocque led the way for their younger counterparts Saturday afternoon in a 5-1 win over the visiting New York Sirens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/charge-dominate-sirens-to-strengthen-hold-on-final-pwhl-playoff-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/charge-dominate-sirens-to-strengthen-hold-on-final-pwhl-playoff-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leylah Fernandez drops 3-set thriller to top seed Rybakina in Stuttgart quarterfinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., fell 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (6) to top seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in a quarterfinal Friday at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandez-drops-3-set-thriller-to-top-seed-rybakina-in-stuttgart-quarterfinal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/leylah-fernandez-drops-3-set-thriller-to-top-seed-rybakina-in-stuttgart-quarterfinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$13 US train fare soars to $150 for World Cup fans attending soccer matches in N.J.]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup soccer fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City for this year's tournament can expect to shell out $150 US for a round-trip train fare for each match, transportation officials confirmed Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/13-us-train-fare-soars-to-150-for-world-cup-fans-attending-soccer-matches-in-nj/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/13-us-train-fare-soars-to-150-for-world-cup-fans-attending-soccer-matches-in-nj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanley Cup playoffs primer: What to know for each first-round series]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you ready for all eight matchups in the opening round of the NHL playoffs, featuring three Canadian teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stanley-cup-playoffs-primer-what-to-know-for-each-first-round-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stanley-cup-playoffs-primer-what-to-know-for-each-first-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanley Cup playoffs primer: What to know for each 1st-round series]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you ready for all eight matchups in the opening round of the NHL playoffs, featuring three Canadian teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stanley-cup-playoffs-primer-what-to-know-for-each-1st-round-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/stanley-cup-playoffs-primer-what-to-know-for-each-1st-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battle for final playoff spot heating up in final week of PWHL regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge will host the New York Sirens on Saturday, with three big points on the line. The Charge hold the final playoff spot, but the Sirens can leapfrog Ottawa with a win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/battle-for-final-playoff-spot-heating-up-in-final-week-of-pwhl-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/battle-for-final-playoff-spot-heating-up-in-final-week-of-pwhl-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic medallist Sydney Pickrem retires after decade with Canada's swim team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian swimmer Sydney Pickrem announced her retirement from competition Thursday after more than a decade with the national team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/olympic-medallist-sydney-pickrem-retires-after-decade-with-canadas-swim-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/olympic-medallist-sydney-pickrem-retires-after-decade-with-canadas-swim-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA's Tempo unveil plans for new dedicated practice facility set to open in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo are getting their own practice facility, set to be ready for the 2028 season, and will be built on an "underused" parking lot at Exhibition Place. It will include two WNBA regulation courts, sports medicine, sports performance, and recovery areas, player lounges and locker rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wnbas-tempo-unveil-plans-for-new-dedicated-practice-facility-set-to-open-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/wnbas-tempo-unveil-plans-for-new-dedicated-practice-facility-set-to-open-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Canucks fire GM Patrik Allvin after disappointing season, coming last in league]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Canucks have fired their general manager, Patrik Allvin, after a rough season in which the team came in last in the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-fire-gm-patrik-allvin-after-disappointing-season-coming-last-in-league-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-fire-gm-patrik-allvin-after-disappointing-season-coming-last-in-league-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Canucks fire GM Patrik Allvin after 'disappointing' season, coming last in league]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Canucks have fired their general manager, Patrik Allvin, after a rough season in which the team came in last in the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-fire-gm-patrik-allvin-after-disappointing-season-coming-last-in-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-canucks-fire-gm-patrik-allvin-after-disappointing-season-coming-last-in-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After testicular cancer surgery, Forge FC's Kyle Bekker wants men to 'listen to their body']]></title><description><![CDATA[Forge FC midfielder Kyle Bekker gathered recently with teammates to inform them about his recent absence from the Canadian Premier League club. "I had surgery four weeks ago [this past] Monday to remove a tumour after being diagnosed with testicular cancer," Bekker revealed Thursday to CBC Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-testicular-cancer-surgery-forge-fcs-kyle-bekker-wants-men-to-listen-to-their-body/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/after-testicular-cancer-surgery-forge-fcs-kyle-bekker-wants-men-to-listen-to-their-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes a chance to shine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes will be centre stage when the Raptors begin their first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/playoffs-give-raptors-all-stars-brandon-ingram-and-scottie-barnes-a-chance-to-shine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/playoffs-give-raptors-all-stars-brandon-ingram-and-scottie-barnes-a-chance-to-shine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star goalkeeper set to make colourful home debut for Halifax Wanderers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marco Carducci came to Halifax after seven years as a hometown hero in Calgary. He was looking for a new experience and is excited to play in front of the Halifax faithful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/star-goalkeeper-set-to-make-colourful-home-debut-for-halifax-wanderers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/star-goalkeeper-set-to-make-colourful-home-debut-for-halifax-wanderers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threats, corruption and intimidation: Is the Bishnoi gang calling shots at Cricket Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation by the fifth estate has found threats made at a B.C. restaurant in July 2025 are part of a disturbing new trend inside Canada&rsquo;s highest level of cricket of troubling actions by people claiming to be from the Bishnoi gang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/threats-corruption-and-intimidation-is-the-bishnoi-gang-calling-shots-at-cricket-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/threats-corruption-and-intimidation-is-the-bishnoi-gang-calling-shots-at-cricket-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers claim playoff home-ice advantage in 6-1 rout of Canucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor McDavid had four assists and rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first career hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers secured second place in the Pacific Division and home ice to start the first round of playoffs with a clutch 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-claim-playoff-home-ice-advantage-in-6-1-rout-of-canucks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/oilers-claim-playoff-home-ice-advantage-in-6-1-rout-of-canucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We won't give up': How the PWHL sold out Madison Square Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing its fan base in New York and adding more teams are key parts of the league's drive to get a coveted national U.S. broadcast rights deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-wont-give-up-how-the-pwhl-sold-out-madison-square-garden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/we-wont-give-up-how-the-pwhl-sold-out-madison-square-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this the end of LIV Golf?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down the apparent demise of LIV Golf, the widely despised, Saudi-funded renegade league that upended the sport by poaching some of the PGA Tour's biggest stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/is-this-the-end-of-liv-golf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/is-this-the-end-of-liv-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NBA player Damon Jones expected to become 1st person to plead guilty in gambling sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ex-nba-player-damon-jones-expected-to-become-1st-person-to-plead-guilty-in-gambling-sweep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ex-nba-player-damon-jones-expected-to-become-1st-person-to-plead-guilty-in-gambling-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auston Matthews, with 2 years left on contract, noncommittal on future with Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Auston Matthews was noncommittal about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs in his first time speaking with media since suffering a season-ending surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auston-matthews-with-2-years-left-on-contract-noncommittal-on-future-with-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/auston-matthews-with-2-years-left-on-contract-noncommittal-on-future-with-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders release Ajou Ajou after CFL says he made 'aggressive and unwelcome physical contact' with women]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders have kicked receiver Ajou Ajou off the team after the CFL concluded he made 'aggressive and unwelcome physical contact' with multiple women at a Regina restaurant on the day of the Riders' Grey Cup parade last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/riders-release-ajou-ajou-after-cfl-says-he-made-aggressive-and-unwelcome-physical-contact-with-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/riders-release-ajou-ajou-after-cfl-says-he-made-aggressive-and-unwelcome-physical-contact-with-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators open playoffs against Carolina on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes start their first-round playoff series on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. The setting turns to Ottawa on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-open-playoffs-against-carolina-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/senators-open-playoffs-against-carolina-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vrabel-Russini drama reveals that everybody loses if audiences can't trust your coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drama surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini is a rare peek at the way pro sports insider journalists operate, the ethical rules they&rsquo;re permitted to bend, how those rules can be broken, and the lopsided risk a journalist assumes when they grow too close to a source on a personal level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vrabel-russini-drama-reveals-that-everybody-loses-if-audiences-cant-trust-your-coverage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vrabel-russini-drama-reveals-that-everybody-loses-if-audiences-cant-trust-your-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Diallo eliminated as top seed Zverev advances on home clay in Munich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal's Gabriel Diallo lost 6-1, 6-2 to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the round of 16 at the BMW Open on Thursday in Munich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-diallo-eliminated-as-top-seed-zverev-advances-on-home-clay-in-munich/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-diallo-eliminated-as-top-seed-zverev-advances-on-home-clay-in-munich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courtney Sarault on her inspiring Olympics: 'It has made everyone dream a little bigger']]></title><description><![CDATA["On the go" since earning her fourth and final medal at the Milano-Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, it wasn't until Courtney Sarault returned to her hometown of Moncton, N.B., that she understood the impact of her speed skating success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/courtney-sarault-on-her-inspiring-olympics-it-has-made-everyone-dream-a-little-bigger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/courtney-sarault-on-her-inspiring-olympics-it-has-made-everyone-dream-a-little-bigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sirens rally in 3rd period to sink Sceptres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denisa K&#345;&iacute;&#382;ov&aacute;, Maja Nylen Persson and Casey O'Brien scored three straight goals in the third period to help the New York Sirens rally past the Toronto Sceptres 3-2 on Wednesday night in Newark, N.J.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sirens-rally-in-3rd-period-to-sink-sceptres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sirens-rally-in-3rd-period-to-sink-sceptres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good news for Canada's World Cup team as Alphonso Davies looking stronger each game in return from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphonso Davies, captain of Canada's World Cup team, took a step &mdash; several thousand of them, in fact &mdash; toward his triumphant return to the lineup in time for this summer&rsquo;s tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/good-news-for-canadas-world-cup-team-as-alphonso-davies-looking-stronger-each-game-in-return-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/good-news-for-canadas-world-cup-team-as-alphonso-davies-looking-stronger-each-game-in-return-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo are no longer just an idea. Now, they are a team]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just under two years after CBC Sports first broke the news that the WNBA was coming to Toronto, and less than a month after the league and players agreed on a new collective bargaining, the Tempo are no longer just an idea. Now, they are a team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-are-no-longer-just-an-idea-now-they-are-a-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-are-no-longer-just-an-idea-now-they-are-a-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto staff told to find ways to make some FIFA FanFest tickets free following backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Toronto's proposal to charge for tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan festival has been met with backlash from councillors after it was originally promised to be free. City staff have been directed to figure out how many free tickets can be offered for the festival after a proposal to sell $10 general admission tickets drew criticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-staff-told-to-find-ways-to-make-some-fifa-fanfest-tickets-free-following-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-staff-told-to-find-ways-to-make-some-fifa-fanfest-tickets-free-following-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Originally promised to be free, Toronto now wants to charge for FIFA Fan Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once promised as a free way for Torontonians and visitors to take part in one of the world&rsquo;s largest sporting events, the city is now looking to charge for tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/originally-promised-to-be-free-toronto-now-wants-to-charge-for-fifa-fan-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/originally-promised-to-be-free-toronto-now-wants-to-charge-for-fifa-fan-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chants of '1 more year' follow Ovechkin off the ice as retirement decision looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin hasn't decided if his final NHL game was Tuesday night. If it was, the Russian superstar made sure he got on the scoresheet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/chants-of-1-more-year-follow-ovechkin-off-the-ice-as-retirement-decision-looms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/chants-of-1-more-year-follow-ovechkin-off-the-ice-as-retirement-decision-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond League raising prize money in select events this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Diamond League will increase top-level individual prize money in select athletics events in 2026, expanding the number of &zwnj;disciplines offering enhanced payouts while maintaining the overall prize pool at $9.24 million US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/diamond-league-raising-prize-money-in-select-events-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/diamond-league-raising-prize-money-in-select-events-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldeneyes keep slim playoff hopes alive with win over Torrent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah Miller scored early in the second and the Vancouver Goldeneyes kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Torrent in a battle between two expansion teams on Tuesday night in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/goldeneyes-keep-slim-playoff-hopes-alive-with-win-over-torrent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/goldeneyes-keep-slim-playoff-hopes-alive-with-win-over-torrent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver mayor moves to launch bid for Major League Baseball expansion team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver's mayor says he is bringing forward a motion in council that aims to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to the city, in light of the league recently broaching the subject of expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-mayor-moves-to-launch-bid-for-major-league-baseball-expansion-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/vancouver-mayor-moves-to-launch-bid-for-major-league-baseball-expansion-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Canadian's guide to the NBA playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down some Canadian angles for the NBA post-season, including the Raptors' return and SGA's bid for back-to-back titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-canadians-guide-to-the-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-canadians-guide-to-the-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski using on-court success to help eliminate violence against women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian doubles tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski is donating $20 for every game she wins this season to the 1in3 Fund, aimed at eliminating violence against women. The fund was created after the 2024 murder of Ugandan long-distance runner, Rebecca Cheptegei.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-gabriela-dabrowski-using-on-court-success-to-help-eliminate-violence-against-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-gabriela-dabrowski-using-on-court-success-to-help-eliminate-violence-against-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Century Club: Suzuki 1st Canadiens player since 1986 to record 100 points in a season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Suzuki beat goalie Ilya Sorokin at 15:56 of the second period to give Montreal a 1-0 lead Sunday against the hometown New York Islanders, making him the first Canadiens captain in the storied franchise's history to reach 100 points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/century-club-suzuki-1st-canadiens-player-since-1986-to-record-100-points-in-a-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/century-club-suzuki-1st-canadiens-player-since-1986-to-record-100-points-in-a-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo sign Canadian guard Kia Nurse ahead of inaugural WNBA season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo have signed Canadian guard Kia Nurse ahead of the franchise's inaugural WNBA season, the team<br />
announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-sign-canadian-guard-kia-nurse-ahead-of-inaugural-wnba-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-sign-canadian-guard-kia-nurse-ahead-of-inaugural-wnba-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey coach admits using a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate to enter China for Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swiss hockey coach Patrick Fischer has admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he'd been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China's travel restrictions for the 2022 Winter Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-coach-admits-using-a-false-covid-19-vaccine-certificate-to-enter-china-for-olympics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/hockey-coach-admits-using-a-false-covid-19-vaccine-certificate-to-enter-china-for-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo select UCLA guard Kiki Rice with first-ever WNBA draft pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiki Rice is the Toronto Tempo's first-ever WNBA draft pick. The Tempo selected the UCLA guard sixth overall in the first round Monday, 10 days after adding its first players in the WNBA expansion draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-select-ucla-guard-kiki-rice-with-first-ever-wnba-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-select-ucla-guard-kiki-rice-with-first-ever-wnba-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo select UCLA guard Kiki Rice with 1st-ever WNBA draft pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiki Rice is the Toronto Tempo's first-ever WNBA draft pick. The Tempo selected the UCLA guard sixth overall in the first round Monday, 10 days after adding its first players in the WNBA expansion draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-select-ucla-guard-kiki-rice-with-1st-ever-wnba-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-select-ucla-guard-kiki-rice-with-1st-ever-wnba-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women pick up beach volleyball silver in their Pro Tour season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson opened a new beach volleyball season earning a silver medal at the Saquarema Elite tournament in Brazil as Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz of the United States prevailed 21-15, 21-15 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-pick-up-beach-volleyball-silver-in-their-pro-tour-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-pick-up-beach-volleyball-silver-in-their-pro-tour-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian women pick up beach volleyball silver at season-opening Pro Tour stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson opened a new beach volleyball season earning a silver medal at the Saquarema Elite tournament in Brazil as Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz of the United States prevailed 21-15, 21-15 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-pick-up-beach-volleyball-silver-at-season-opening-pro-tour-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadian-women-pick-up-beach-volleyball-silver-at-season-opening-pro-tour-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Job ain&rsquo;t done&rsquo;: What&rsquo;s next for curling's Rock League after successful preview season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the week was historic for Rock League &mdash; it&rsquo;s not often you get to see Canadian legends in Brad Jacobs and Rachel Homan face each other in fours &mdash; the greater success indicator, from a macro level, was whether it would show enough potential to garner the fan and financial interest necessary to sustain itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lsquojob-ainrsquot-donersquo-whatrsquos-next-for-curlings-rock-league-after-successful-preview-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/lsquojob-ainrsquot-donersquo-whatrsquos-next-for-curlings-rock-league-after-successful-preview-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays place pitcher Bieber on 60-day injured list, acquire Sosa from White Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber on the 60-day injured list. The move announced Monday means Bieber must stay inactive 60 days from his initial injured list placement. Toronto put him on the 15-day IL on March 22 with elbow inflammation, making him unavailable until at least May 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-place-pitcher-bieber-on-60-day-injured-list-acquire-sosa-from-white-sox/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-place-pitcher-bieber-on-60-day-injured-list-acquire-sosa-from-white-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treliving, Spezza to lead Canada management team at hockey worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving and Pittsburgh Penguins assistant GM Jason Spezza will lead Canada's management team at the world hockey championship next month, Hockey Canada announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/treliving-spezza-to-lead-canada-management-team-at-hockey-worlds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/treliving-spezza-to-lead-canada-management-team-at-hockey-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tribute to legendary CBC Sports broadcaster Scott Oake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the retirement of Hockey Night in Canada's After Hours host, go back in time and relive some of Scott Oake's career, dating back to the 1970's, covering hockey, football, baseball and Canadian university sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-tribute-to-legendary-cbc-sports-broadcaster-scott-oake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/a-tribute-to-legendary-cbc-sports-broadcaster-scott-oake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghanaian Premier League player killed in suspected armed robbery attack on team bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominic Frimpong of Ghanaian Premier League club Berekum Chelsea was killed after the team's bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, the country's soccer association said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghanaian-premier-league-player-killed-in-suspected-armed-robbery-attack-on-team-bus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/ghanaian-premier-league-player-killed-in-suspected-armed-robbery-attack-on-team-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shield Curling Club crowned inaugural Rock League champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shield Curling Club made history as the first-ever champions of Rock League, marking a milestone moment for the new professional curling league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/shield-curling-club-crowned-inaugural-rock-league-champions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/shield-curling-club-crowned-inaugural-rock-league-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian swimmers to be allowed to compete with flag and anthem after restrictions dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/russian-swimmers-to-be-allowed-to-compete-with-flag-and-anthem-after-restrictions-dropped/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/russian-swimmers-to-be-allowed-to-compete-with-flag-and-anthem-after-restrictions-dropped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes's triple-double powers Raptors past Nets, clinching Toronto's first playoff berth in 4 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Barnes had a triple-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the Brooklyn Nets 136-101 on Sunday to clinch a playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/barness-triple-double-powers-raptors-past-nets-clinching-torontos-first-playoff-berth-in-4-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/barness-triple-double-powers-raptors-past-nets-clinching-torontos-first-playoff-berth-in-4-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory repeats: McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rory-repeats-mcilroy-goes-back-to-back-at-the-masters-to-join-jack-nicklaus-nick-faldo-and-tiger-woods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rory-repeats-mcilroy-goes-back-to-back-at-the-masters-to-join-jack-nicklaus-nick-faldo-and-tiger-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rory-mcilroy-goes-back-to-back-at-the-masters-to-join-jack-nicklaus-nick-faldo-and-tiger-woods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rory-mcilroy-goes-back-to-back-at-the-masters-to-join-jack-nicklaus-nick-faldo-and-tiger-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With plenty of fresh blood, NHL will have new Stanley Cup champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-plenty-of-fresh-blood-nhl-will-have-new-stanley-cup-champion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/with-plenty-of-fresh-blood-nhl-will-have-new-stanley-cup-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner beats Alvarez to win Monte-Carlo Masters and reclaims No. 1 ranking from rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Sunday to win the Monte-Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-beats-alvarez-to-win-monte-carlo-masters-and-reclaims-no-1-ranking-from-rival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-beats-alvarez-to-win-monte-carlo-masters-and-reclaims-no-1-ranking-from-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte-Carlo Masters and reclaims No. 1 ranking from rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Sunday to win the Monte-Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-beats-alcaraz-to-win-monte-carlo-masters-and-reclaims-no-1-ranking-from-rival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sinner-beats-alcaraz-to-win-monte-carlo-masters-and-reclaims-no-1-ranking-from-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Typhoon, Shield to meet in inaugural Rock League championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-ever Rock League final is set. Typhoon Curling Club will take on Shield Curling Club at Toronto&rsquo;s Mattamy Athletic Centre on Sunday. Live coverage on CBC-TV, CBC Gem andCBCSports.cabegins at 4 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/typhoon-shield-to-meet-in-inaugural-rock-league-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/typhoon-shield-to-meet-in-inaugural-rock-league-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Typhoon Curling Club punches ticket to inaugural Rock League championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[One half of the first-ever Rock League final is set. Typhoon Curling Club beat Northern United in a dramatic first semifinal at Toronto&rsquo;s Mattamy Athletic Centre on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/typhoon-curling-club-punches-ticket-to-inaugural-rock-league-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/typhoon-curling-club-punches-ticket-to-inaugural-rock-league-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shield wins inaugural Rock League championship, capping first season of pro curling venture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-ever Rock League title belongs to Shield Curling Club. The Canadian-based team beat Typhoon Curling Club 2-1 on Sunday at Toronto&rsquo;s Mattamy Athletic Centre to secure the first title in the start-up professional curling league&rsquo;s history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/shield-wins-inaugural-rock-league-championship-capping-first-season-of-pro-curling-venture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/shield-wins-inaugural-rock-league-championship-capping-first-season-of-pro-curling-venture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens' shot-blocking star Noah Dobson to miss start of playoffs with upper-body injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, ruling him out for the beginning of the playoffs in a major blow to the blue line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-shot-blocking-star-noah-dobson-to-miss-start-of-playoffs-with-upper-body-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadiens-shot-blocking-star-noah-dobson-to-miss-start-of-playoffs-with-upper-body-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CF Montreal fires Marco Donadel as head coach after rough start to season]]></title><description><![CDATA[CF Montreal has fired its head coach, Marco Donadel, who held the position for just six months, the club said in a statement posted to its website Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cf-montreal-fires-marco-donadel-as-head-coach-after-rough-start-to-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/cf-montreal-fires-marco-donadel-as-head-coach-after-rough-start-to-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She’s a sportscaster and a trailblazer. But Hazel Mae’s career has been no walk in the ballpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays sportscaster Hazel Mae doesn&rsquo;t get a walk-up song, but if she did, she says she knows exactly which one she&rsquo;d pick:the viral hit, Golden, from KPop Demon Hunters.The choice feels fitting. Mae is marking a golden moment in her 25-year career, during which she&rsquo;s become a beloved fixture for Blue Jays fans, known for bringing players and their stories from the field to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/shes-a-sportscaster-and-a-trailblazer-but-hazel-maes-career-has-been-no-walk-in-the-ballpark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/shes-a-sportscaster-and-a-trailblazer-but-hazel-maes-career-has-been-no-walk-in-the-ballpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She's a sportscaster and a trailblazer. But Hazel Mae&rsquo;s career has been no walk in the ballpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays sportscaster Hazel Mae doesn&rsquo;t get a walk-up song, but if she did, she says she knows exactly which one she&rsquo;d pick:the viral hit, Golden, from KPop Demon Hunters. The choice feels fitting: Mae is marking a golden moment in her 25-year career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/shes-a-sportscaster-and-a-trailblazer-but-hazel-maersquos-career-has-been-no-walk-in-the-ballpark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/shes-a-sportscaster-and-a-trailblazer-but-hazel-maersquos-career-has-been-no-walk-in-the-ballpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy stumbles at the Masters, shares lead with Cameron Young entering final round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's march to another Masters title took a ride through the Georgia pines and into the water and all sorts of places he didn't want to be Saturday, including having to share space at the top of the leaderboard with Cameron Young.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcilroy-stumbles-at-the-masters-shares-lead-with-cameron-young-entering-final-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mcilroy-stumbles-at-the-masters-shares-lead-with-cameron-young-entering-final-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock League:  Northern United vs Typhoon Curling Club - Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Rock League playoff round action from the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, with Northern United (3) versus Typhoon Curling Club (4).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rock-league-northern-united-vs-typhoon-curling-club-toronto-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:18:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rock-league-northern-united-vs-typhoon-curling-club-toronto-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' injury woes continue as Springer fractures big toe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-injury-woes-continue-as-springer-fractures-big-toe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-injury-woes-continue-as-springer-fractures-big-toe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' George Springer placed on 10-day IL with broken left big toe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-george-springer-placed-on-10-day-il-with-broken-left-big-toe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/blue-jays-george-springer-placed-on-10-day-il-with-broken-left-big-toe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charge blank Sceptres, move past Toronto into final PWHL playoff spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwyneth Philips stopped 42 shots and Brianne Jenner scored the game-winner midway through the third period to give the Ottawa Charge a much-needed 2-0 win against the host Toronto Sceptres on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/charge-blank-sceptres-move-past-toronto-into-final-pwhl-playoff-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/charge-blank-sceptres-move-past-toronto-into-final-pwhl-playoff-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Prince, Chukwu score a brace apiece in win over Zambia at FIFA Series 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nichelle Prince scores twice late in the first half and Annabelle Chukwu scores twice late in the second half as Canada's women's soccer team defeats Zambia 4-0 in their opening match at FIFA series 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-prince-chukwu-score-a-brace-apiece-in-win-over-zambia-at-fifa-series-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-prince-chukwu-score-a-brace-apiece-in-win-over-zambia-at-fifa-series-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Prince, Chukwu score a brace apiece in win over Zambia at FIFA Series 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nichelle Prince scores twice late in the first half and Annabelle Chukwu scores twice late in the second half as Canada's women's soccer team defeats Zambia 4-0 in their opening match at FIFA series 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-prince-chukwu-score-a-brace-apiece-in-win-over-zambia-at-fifa-series-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-prince-chukwu-score-a-brace-apiece-in-win-over-zambia-at-fifa-series-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens lock up playoff spot with win over Islanders, Red Wings loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators are headed back to the playoffs after they shut out the New York Islanders Saturday afternoon and the Detroit Red Wings lost in regulation time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sens-lock-up-playoff-spot-with-win-over-islanders-red-wings-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/sens-lock-up-playoff-spot-with-win-over-islanders-red-wings-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixed fours shake up Rock League as playoff matchups are set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rock League threw one more curveball at its curlers on Saturday. After five days of twists and turns in the pro curling league, Saturday&rsquo;s new mixed-fours format brought plenty of intrigue, five one-point games and a clear playoff picture to the sheets of Toronto&rsquo;s Mattamy Athletic Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mixed-fours-shake-up-rock-league-as-playoff-matchups-are-set/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/mixed-fours-shake-up-rock-league-as-playoff-matchups-are-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple United keeps Rock League playoff hopes alive with sweep of Shield Curling Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[One day after being swept by Brad Jacobs and Shield Curling Club, Maple returned the favour in mixed fours on Saturday at Rock League at Toronto&rsquo;s Mattamy Athletic Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-united-keeps-rock-league-playoff-hopes-alive-with-sweep-of-shield-curling-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/maple-united-keeps-rock-league-playoff-hopes-alive-with-sweep-of-shield-curling-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock League:  Alpine Curling Club vs Frontier Curling Club - Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Rock League playoff round action from the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto as Alpine Curling Club (2) meets Frontier Curling Club (5).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rock-league-alpine-curling-club-vs-frontier-curling-club-toronto/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:24:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rock-league-alpine-curling-club-vs-frontier-curling-club-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo sign Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes to multi-year contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo continue to gear up for their inaugural WNBA season with multiple signings, including 2025 all-star Brittney Sykes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-sign-marina-mabrey-brittney-sykes-to-multi-year-contracts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-sign-marina-mabrey-brittney-sykes-to-multi-year-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Tempo sign guards Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes to multi-year contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Tempo continue to gear up for their inaugural WNBA season with multiple signings, including 2025 all-star Brittney Sykes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-sign-guards-marina-mabrey-brittney-sykes-to-multi-year-contracts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/toronto-tempo-sign-guards-marina-mabrey-brittney-sykes-to-multi-year-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Vall&eacute;e and Jasmin capture Canada Cup diving gold medals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mia Vall&eacute;e andAm&eacute;lie-Laura Jasmin of Canada won Saturday's 3-metre gold medal at the Canada Cup diving competition in Windsor, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-valleacutee-and-jasmin-capture-canada-cup-diving-gold-medals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canadas-valleacutee-and-jasmin-capture-canada-cup-diving-gold-medals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada fails to qualify for Billie Jean King Cup Finals after loss to Kazakhstan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada will not advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup finals after losing 3-1 to host Kazakhstan in a qualifying tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-fails-to-qualify-for-billie-jean-king-cup-finals-after-loss-to-kazakhstan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-fails-to-qualify-for-billie-jean-king-cup-finals-after-loss-to-kazakhstan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock League on CBC: Shield Curling Club vs Maple United - Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Rock League playoff round action from the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto as Shield Curling Club (1) faces Maple United (6).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rock-league-on-cbc-shield-curling-club-vs-maple-united-toronto/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rock-league-on-cbc-shield-curling-club-vs-maple-united-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like we could do it too&rsquo;: Iqaluit U-13 girls hockey team inspired by Team Nunavut's AWG breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iqaluit Blizzard U-13 girls hockey team earned a silver medal at a recent tournament in Ottawa, after previously only having ever won one game. The head coach says she hopes this silver medal along with the Nunavut girls hockey AWG ulu inspires more young girls to play hockey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/like-we-could-do-it-toorsquo-iqaluit-u-13-girls-hockey-team-inspired-by-team-nunavuts-awg-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/like-we-could-do-it-toorsquo-iqaluit-u-13-girls-hockey-team-inspired-by-team-nunavuts-awg-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy delivered a dynamic finish<br />
to the Masters on Friday, looking every bit like someone who has<br />
done this before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rory-mcilroy-pulls-away-with-birdie-binge-and-sets-masters-record-with-6-shot-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/rory-mcilroy-pulls-away-with-birdie-binge-and-sets-masters-record-with-6-shot-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They&rsquo;ve bought in&rsquo;: Rock League competitiveness picking up as playoffs loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frontier&rsquo;s Stefania Constantini returned to Rock League Thursday in Toronto after a 16-hour trip<br />
home to Italy. It was like she never left.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/theyrsquove-bought-inrsquo-rock-league-competitiveness-picking-up-as-playoffs-loom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/theyrsquove-bought-inrsquo-rock-league-competitiveness-picking-up-as-playoffs-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FC Supra du Quebec set for CPL debut with a homegrown roster: 'Our biggest strength']]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Supra opens its inaugural Canadian Premier League season<br />
Saturday in Victoria when the expansion club based in Laval, Que.,<br />
faces Pacific FC with a squad made entirely of Quebecois players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fc-supra-du-quebec-set-for-cpl-debut-with-a-homegrown-roster-our-biggest-strength/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/fc-supra-du-quebec-set-for-cpl-debut-with-a-homegrown-roster-our-biggest-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL playoff spot on the line in Sceptres-Charge matchup on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge sit just one point behind the Toronto Sceptres for the final PWHL playoff spot ahead of Saturday's game in Toronto. The game airs at 2 p.m. ET on CBC and CBC Gem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-playoff-spot-on-the-line-in-sceptres-charge-matchup-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-playoff-spot-on-the-line-in-sceptres-charge-matchup-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL playoff spot on the line in Sceptres-Charge matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge sit just one point behind the Toronto Sceptres for the final PWHL playoff spot ahead of Saturday's game in Toronto. The game airs at 2 p.m. ET on CBC and CBC Gem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-playoff-spot-on-the-line-in-sceptres-charge-matchup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/pwhl-playoff-spot-on-the-line-in-sceptres-charge-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-wide World Cup trophy tour begins with unveiling in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The glittering prize of soccer's biggest showcase has made a stop in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-wide-world-cup-trophy-tour-begins-with-unveiling-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/canada-wide-world-cup-trophy-tour-begins-with-unveiling-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSL players understand the soccer spotlight as league enters 2nd season amid FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year is massive for soccer in Canadawith the men&rsquo;s World Cup just around the corner, and the NSL is looking to take advantage of the soccer-mania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nsl-players-understand-the-soccer-spotlight-as-league-enters-2nd-season-amid-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/nsl-players-understand-the-soccer-spotlight-as-league-enters-2nd-season-amid-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bianca Andreescu delivered in her return for Canada against Kazakhstan, winning her singles match on the opening day of a two-day Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Astana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/andreescu-wins-in-return-as-canada-kazakhstan-split-billie-jean-king-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/andreescu-wins-in-return-as-canada-kazakhstan-split-billie-jean-king-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former CFL quarterback Michael O'Connor chasing Olympic dream in flag football]]></title><description><![CDATA[After going unsigned as a CFL free agent in 2023, quarterback Michael O'Connor figured he was done with football. Three years later, the Ottawa native is chasing the Olympic dream as part of the Canadian men's flag football team on the cusp of qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-cfl-quarterback-michael-oconnor-chasing-olympic-dream-in-flag-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/former-cfl-quarterback-michael-oconnor-chasing-olympic-dream-in-flag-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrambled Rock League teams learning to keep their frenemies close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through the opening days of Rock League, friends turned enemies, enemies turned friends and a mishmash of the world&rsquo;s top curlers being thrown into the proverbial hockey coach&rsquo;s line blender has become a major part of the intrigue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/scrambled-rock-league-teams-learning-to-keep-their-frenemies-close/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/scrambled-rock-league-teams-learning-to-keep-their-frenemies-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors close in on playoffs, rolling to 128-114 win over the Miami Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 38 points as the Raptors rolled to a 128-114 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday as Toronto closed in on a playoff berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-close-in-on-playoffs-rolling-to-128-114-win-over-the-miami-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/raptors-close-in-on-playoffs-rolling-to-128-114-win-over-the-miami-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caufield scores 50th goal, becomes 1st Hab to reach milestone in 36 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season on Thursday evening in the Montreal Canadiens' 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Habs player to reach that milestone since St&eacute;phane Richer did it during the 1989-90 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/caufield-scores-50th-goal-becomes-1st-hab-to-reach-milestone-in-36-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/caufield-scores-50th-goal-becomes-1st-hab-to-reach-milestone-in-36-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Justice Department reportedly opens investigation into NFL for potential anticompetitive practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official. The official said the investigation is "about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-justice-department-reportedly-opens-investigation-into-nfl-for-potential-anticompetitive-practices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/general-sport-canada/us-justice-department-reportedly-opens-investigation-into-nfl-for-potential-anticompetitive-practices/</guid></item></channel></rss>