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Columbus Crew cruises to 4-0 win, hands slumping Toronto FC a sixth straight loss
COLUMBUS - Diego Rossi had a goal and two assists and Cucho Hernandez and Christian Ramirez each had a goal and an assist as the Columbus Crew extended Toronto FC's losing streak to six games in embar...
Jul 06, 2024

Whitecaps forced to settle for 1-1 draw in Montreal
MONTREAL - An 80th-minute equalizer from Matia Coccaro helped CF Montreal secure a 1-1 Major League Soccer draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night at Stade Saputo. Brian White opened th...
Jul 06, 2024

B.C. port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention' by the CIRB
VANCOUVER - The BC Maritime Employers Association says it is requesting urgent intervention by the Canada Industrial Relations Board to divert a looming strike by a union representing ship and dock fo...
Jul 06, 2024

Colombia crushes Panama 5-0 to advance to Copa America semifinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Jhon Crdoba, James Rodrguez and Luis Daz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturda...
Jul 06, 2024

Thompson takes 2-shot lead into final round of John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Davis Thompson made birdie on half of his holes Saturday on a soft and defenceless TPC Deere Run, matching his career low with a 9-under 62 for a two-shot lead going into the final...
Jul 06, 2024

Rodriguez gets first win, Kirk drives offence as Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-4
SEATTLE (AP) - Yariel Rodrguez allowed one hit over six shutout innings for his first victory, Alejandro Kirk had three hits and drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Seattle Marine...
Jul 06, 2024

Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men
OTTAWA - Scotland fell behind 5-0 early but reeled off the next 31 points en route to a 73-12 win over Canada in a rugby test match Saturday. The 21st-ranked Canadian men were 25-1 underdogs to beat a...
Jul 06, 2024

B.C. woman faces terrorism charges for travelling to Syria to join ISIS in 2015
VANCOUVER - Mounties in British Columbia say they have charged a 51-year-old woman with two terrorism-related offences after she reportedly travelled to Syria in 2015 to join ISIS. They say Kimberly P...
Jul 06, 2024

B.C. woman faces terrorism charges for travelling to Syria to join ISIS in 2015
VANCOUVER - Mounties in British Columbia say they have charged a 51-year-old woman with two terrorism-related offences after she reportedly travelled to Syria in 2015 to join ISIS. They say Kimberly P...
Jul 06, 2024

Gapko sends the Netherlands into Euro 2024 semifinal against England after beating Turkey
BERLIN (AP) - Cody Gakpo scored again to send the Netherlands to the semifinals of the European Championship after a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Turkey on Saturday. Gakpo scored his fourth goal of t...
Jul 06, 2024