Canada & World

Canada’s Alexis Galarneau celebrates after defeating Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo during the men’s single Davis Cup group A tennis match between Chile and Canada, in Bologna, Saturday Sept. 16, 2023. (Michele Nucci/LaPresse via AP)

Defending champion Canada advances to the Final 8 of the Davis Cup

United States out after losing to Finland

FILE - Team USA Taylor Heise (27) with teammates after the IIHF World Championship Women’s ice hockey match against Japan in Herning, Denmark, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League is taking shape. Each of the six franchise’s head coaches are expected to be announced on Friday, Sept. 15. And Minnesota is looking ahead to the league’s inaugural draft on Monday, when the yet-to-be-named franchise is expected to select Taylor Heise with the No. 1 pick. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File)

Newly founded women’s pro hockey league looks ahead to draft

The yet-to-be-named six franchises announced their head coaches

The president of the Spanish soccer federation Luis Rubiales speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas, Friday Aug. 25, 2023. Rubiales has refused to resign despite an uproar for kissing a player, Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final. Rubiales had also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture from the section of dignitaries with Spain’s Queen Letizia and the 16-year old Princess Sofía nearby. (Real Federación Española de Fútbol/Europa Press via AP)

FIFA suspends Spanish soccer president for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

The ruling comes six days after Luis Rubiales was accused of becoming a national embarrassment

Shelly Gautier of Canada competes in the women’s T1-class road race cycling event during the Para Pan Am Games in Toronto on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Canadian para-cyclists Nathan Clement and Shelley Gautier secured their second medals at the world cycling championships on Friday (Aug. 11, 2023), clinching third-place finishes in their respective T1 road race events. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canadian para cyclists Clement, Gautier win road race bronze at cycling worlds

Nathan Clement, from West Vancouver, B.C., finished the 31.2-kilometre race in 7 minutes 58 seconds

Shelly Gautier of Canada competes in the women’s T1-class road race cycling event during the Para Pan Am Games in Toronto on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Canadian para-cyclists Nathan Clement and Shelley Gautier secured their second medals at the world cycling championships on Friday (Aug. 11, 2023), clinching third-place finishes in their respective T1 road race events. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
<div>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had game highs of 26 points and six steals to lead Canada past New Zealand 107-76 on Saturday to advance into the DBB SuperCup Final. Gilgeous-Alexander looks down court during first half action of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers against Argentina, in Victoria, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito</div>

Canada blows out New Zealand 107-76 for 1st exhibition win ahead of FIBA World Cup

Canada will play Germany in Sunday’s final

<div>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had game highs of 26 points and six steals to lead Canada past New Zealand 107-76 on Saturday to advance into the DBB SuperCup Final. Gilgeous-Alexander looks down court during first half action of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers against Argentina, in Victoria, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito</div>
FILE - Eugenie Bouchard of Canada celebrates after beating Johanna Konta of Britain in their women’s singles match on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on June 30, 2016. On Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, Bouchard was defeated in three sets in the first round of the National Bank Open women’s singles qualifiers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Alastair Grant

Canada’s Bouchard loses in qualifying at National Bank Open in Montreal

It was her first match on the IGA Stadium centre court since 2018

FILE - Eugenie Bouchard of Canada celebrates after beating Johanna Konta of Britain in their women’s singles match on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on June 30, 2016. On Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, Bouchard was defeated in three sets in the first round of the National Bank Open women’s singles qualifiers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Alastair Grant
A Hockey Canada logo is shown on the jersey of a player with Canada’s National Junior Team during a training camp practice in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada beats Czechia 3-2 in overtime for 24th Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal

It’s Canada’s 24th title at the men’s summer under-18 hockey tournament

A Hockey Canada logo is shown on the jersey of a player with Canada’s National Junior Team during a training camp practice in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Medalists, from left to right, Josh Liendo of Canada, silver, Maxime Grousset of France, gold, and Dare Rose of the U.S., bronze celebrate during the medal ceremony for the men’s 100m butterfly at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Saturday, July 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Lee Jin-man

Canada’s Liendo breaks own record, wins silver in men’s 100-metre butterfly

France’s Maxime Grousset edged Liendo for gold in 50.14 seconds

Medalists, from left to right, Josh Liendo of Canada, silver, Maxime Grousset of France, gold, and Dare Rose of the U.S., bronze celebrate during the medal ceremony for the men’s 100m butterfly at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Saturday, July 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Lee Jin-man
Canada’s 4 X100-metre relay team (left to right) Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney and Andre De Grasse celebrate their bronze medal win during the Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, Aug.6, 2021. The Canadian men’s 4x100-metre relay will get their upgraded Olympic silver medals today at the Canadian national trials in a medal reallocation ceremony.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canadian men’s relay team to receive silver medals in reallocation ceremony

Official upgrade came in May 2022 after the disqualification of the British team due to a doping violation

Canada’s 4 X100-metre relay team (left to right) Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney and Andre De Grasse celebrate their bronze medal win during the Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, Aug.6, 2021. The Canadian men’s 4x100-metre relay will get their upgraded Olympic silver medals today at the Canadian national trials in a medal reallocation ceremony.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
United States’ Megan Rapinoe prepares for a corner kick during the Women’s World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. According to a count being kept by Outsports, a website that covers the LGBTQ sports community, there are at least 95 out members of the LGBTQ community competing in this year’s tournament. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)

LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup

FIFA designated 8 socially conscious armbands team captains could wear throughout the tournament

United States’ Megan Rapinoe prepares for a corner kick during the Women’s World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. According to a count being kept by Outsports, a website that covers the LGBTQ sports community, there are at least 95 out members of the LGBTQ community competing in this year’s tournament. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)
Australia’s Women’s World Cup captain Sam Kerr reacts during a press conference in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Kerr says she’ll be available for Australia’s must-win Women’s World Cup game against Olympic champion Canada after missing the team’s first two group games because of a calf muscle injury. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tertius Pickard

Canadians exude calm ahead of crucial Women’s World Cup game against Australia

Canada, with 1-0-1, could finish anywhere from first to third in its pool

Australia’s Women’s World Cup captain Sam Kerr reacts during a press conference in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Kerr says she’ll be available for Australia’s must-win Women’s World Cup game against Olympic champion Canada after missing the team’s first two group games because of a calf muscle injury. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tertius Pickard
Marggie Mac Neil swims her way to winning the women’s 100-metre butterfly at the Canadian swimming trials in Toronto on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil wins silver in 100m butterfly at worlds

Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil claimed silver in the women’s 100-metre butterfly…

Marggie Mac Neil swims her way to winning the women’s 100-metre butterfly at the Canadian swimming trials in Toronto on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson stretches before an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off field with injury after grabbing right knee

Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a key addition this year, was…

Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson stretches before an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Canada’s Emma Wright scores during the gold medal water polo game against the United States at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. The Canadian women’s water polo team advanced to the quarterfinals at the FINA World Aquatics Championships with a 21-6 win over South Africa in Round of 16 action Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Silvia Izquierdo

Canada beats South Africa 21-6 to advance to women’s water polo quarterfinals

Canada will play the Netherlands in the next round

Canada’s Emma Wright scores during the gold medal water polo game against the United States at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. The Canadian women’s water polo team advanced to the quarterfinals at the FINA World Aquatics Championships with a 21-6 win over South Africa in Round of 16 action Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Silvia Izquierdo
Jared Parsonage, of Maple Creek, Sask., rides Wild Time to win the bull riding event in rodeo finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 16, 2023. Canadian cowboys held their own at the Calgary Stampede rodeo by winning four of the six events on Showdown Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Four Canadians prevail in Calgary Stampede rodeo finals

Canadian cowboys held their own at the Calgary Stampede rodeo by winning…

Jared Parsonage, of Maple Creek, Sask., rides Wild Time to win the bull riding event in rodeo finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 16, 2023. Canadian cowboys held their own at the Calgary Stampede rodeo by winning four of the six events on Showdown Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson poses with first-round draft pick Connor Bedard during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Chicago Blackhawks and No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard agree to 3-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Connor Bedard have agreed to terms on…

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson poses with first-round draft pick Connor Bedard during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Canada’s Claire Gallagher (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Australia during second half rugby action at the Pacific Four Series in Ottawa on Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canadian women’s rugby eases to 45-7 win over Australia

Win capped an emotional week that saw players enjoy the rare opportunity of playing in front of friends, family

Canada’s Claire Gallagher (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Australia during second half rugby action at the Pacific Four Series in Ottawa on Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A Canadian flag flies over the course after cancellation of a training run for the FIS World Cup downhill ski race in Lake Louise, AB, on Wednesday November 23, 2022. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has removed a tentative men’s downhill at Lake Louise, Alta., from next season’s calendar. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

FIS removes tentative men’s downhill races at Lake Louise from calendar

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has removed a tentative men’s downhill…

A Canadian flag flies over the course after cancellation of a training run for the FIS World Cup downhill ski race in Lake Louise, AB, on Wednesday November 23, 2022. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has removed a tentative men’s downhill at Lake Louise, Alta., from next season’s calendar. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Alex Paulo competes during an IndyCar auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)

Scott Dixon ready to defend title at Honda Indy Toronto, his ‘home’ race where he has won 4 times

This just feels like home to Scott Dixon. The New Zealand native…

Alex Paulo competes during an IndyCar auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson poses with first round draft pick Connor Bedard during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

No. 1 overall draft pick Bedard begins development camp with Blackhawks

The high-scoring forward made it clear that he isn’t looking too far ahead

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson poses with first round draft pick Connor Bedard during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)