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Fatal shooting in Winnipeg followed soccer game, police say it was not random

Fatal shooting in Winnipeg followed soccer game, police say it was not random

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a soccer complex that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Five-time Olympic medallist Gagnon named Canada's short-track speed skating coach

Five-time Olympic medallist Gagnon named Canada's short-track speed skating coach

MONTREAL — Five-time Olympic medallist Marc Gagnon has been named the head coach of Canada's short-track program, Speed Skating Canada announced Monday.
Gauld, Bernardeschi to take part in MLS All-Star Skills Challenge in Columbus

Gauld, Bernardeschi to take part in MLS All-Star Skills Challenge in Columbus

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld and Toronto's FC's Federico Bernardeschi will take part in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge.
Toronto FC coach John Herdman gets Messi injury update from unlikely source

Toronto FC coach John Herdman gets Messi injury update from unlikely source

TORONTO — Toronto FC coach John Herdman got an injury update on Lionel Messi from an unexpected source Sunday night. "My daughter woke us up at it must have been about 10:50 last night to tell us Messi got injured (in the Copa America final).
Senators re-sign goaltender Sogaard, deal forward Jarventie to Oilers

Senators re-sign goaltender Sogaard, deal forward Jarventie to Oilers

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have retained some goaltending depth behind new netminder Linus Ullmark by signing Mads Sogaard to a two-year contract. The first year of the deal announced Monday is a two-way contract, and the second year is one-way.
Auger-Aliassime, Stricker lose Swiss Open doubles opener top Murray, Pavlasek

Auger-Aliassime, Stricker lose Swiss Open doubles opener top Murray, Pavlasek

GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime and partner Dominic Stricker of Switzerland fell 6-4, 7-6 (4) to top seeds Jamie Murray of Britain and Czechia's Adam Pavlasek on Monday in first-round doubles action at the Swiss Open tennis tou
Auger-Aliassime leads Canada's Davis Cup team into Manchester

Auger-Aliassime leads Canada's Davis Cup team into Manchester

MONTREAL — Montreal's Félix Auger-Aliassime will lead Canada into the Davis Cup Finals this September, Tennis Canada announced on Monday. Auger-Aliassime, ranked 18th in the world, will be joined by Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.
Canada coach believes Copa America chaos won't be repeated at 2026 World Cup

Canada coach believes Copa America chaos won't be repeated at 2026 World Cup

TORONTO — Canada coach Jesse Marsch got an inkling of how Copa America might go off the field after meeting with CONMEBOL organizers before the U.S.-based tournament.
Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana taken by Cleveland Guardians with top MLB draft pick

Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana taken by Cleveland Guardians with top MLB draft pick

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Travis Bazzana feels like he represents an entire country, not just a college. Cleveland selected the Australian second baseman on Sunday night with the No.
Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final Sunday evening in a match that was delayed more than an hour because of crowd issues, including fans breaching security gates.
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