English

GlobalNews.ca

Friday, Jul 24

22

NFL player Isaiah Adams charged with firearm offences in Durham: police

globalnews.ca

NFL offensive lineman Isaiah Adams is facing firearm charges after a Durham police investigation that also resulted in fentanyl trafficking charges against two others.

Thursday, Jul 23

11

Roughrider fans pay tribute to player, man

globalnews.ca

Saskatchewan Roughriders fans held ballcaps in their hands, while some wiped away tears, as the team on Thursday honoured a player and another man killed in a highway crash.

Monday, Jul 20

02

Spain’s Torres scores in extra time to bring country 2nd World Cup title

globalnews.ca

Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Ferran Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute.

Sunday, Jul 19

17

Canada’s months-long World Cup party comes to an end with final

globalnews.ca

The championship match, expected to draw a global television audience of nearly two billion viewers, closes the first 48-team men's World Cup and Canada's role as a host.

Saturday, Jul 18

03

Trump won’t hesitate to postpone World Cup final over Canadian wildfire smoke: U.S. ambassador

globalnews.ca

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said conversations with FIFA were currently taking place about the air quality ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina.

Wednesday, Jul 15

19

Tom Cruise to join FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony

globalnews.ca

The 'Top Gun' star will make a special appearance during the show, which will feature performances from Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed.

Friday, Jul 10

23

Legal expert weighs in on Kawhi trade being paused

globalnews.ca

A Toronto-based legal expert says he was surprised by the latest twist in the Toronto Raptors-Los Angeles Clippers trade saga.

18

Raptors sign free-agent centre Nate Bittle

globalnews.ca

The Toronto Raptors have signed free-agent centre Nate Bittle, the NBA club announced Friday.

Thursday, Jul 9

22

Raptors’ Leonard deal on hold due to investigation

globalnews.ca

The Toronto Raptors say they have put their proposed trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold after the NBA said the team would assume the risk of any outcome from the league's ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.

Wednesday, Jul 8

Justin Bieber to perform at World Cup’s 1st halftime show on July 19

globalnews.ca

The Canadian superstar is set to perform alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS at the first-ever halftime show the tournament is hosting.

Toronto Raptors sign forward Kyle Anderson

globalnews.ca

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Kyle Anderson, the NBA club announced Wednesday.

Tuesday, Jul 7

21

Rogers shutters six local radio stations

globalnews.ca

Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary, as well as four other stations.

18

Rogers’ MLSE play the latest in broader shift

globalnews.ca

Sports business experts say Rogers Communications Inc.'s full takeover of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is the latest sign of a shift in Canada's professional sports landscape.

17

Timeline: Lowry’s biggest moments with Raptors

globalnews.ca

Kyle Lowry is retiring after a 20-year NBA career that included nine seasons with the Toronto Raptors, six all-star selections and the franchise's first NBA championship.

11

Kyle Lowry retiring as a Toronto Raptor

globalnews.ca

Kyle Lowry, the Raptors, Toronto and Canada were a perfect fit. Now they'll be linked forever.

Monday, Jul 6

21

Raptors, ‘special guest’ holding news conference

globalnews.ca

The Toronto Raptors will be holding a news conference Tuesday morning with a "special guest."

16

Trump says Balogun play ‘wasn’t a foul’ following red card reversal

globalnews.ca

UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decision not to enforce Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban, after the world soccer body came under pressure from Trump.

15

Telecom giant Rogers buying remaining stake in Toronto’s MLSE

globalnews.ca

Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment it does not already own from Kilmer Sports Inc. for $4.35 billion.

Sunday, Jul 5

02

Moroccan communities celebrate World Cup win across Canada

globalnews.ca

Canada's World Cup dream ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco on Saturday. Moroccan communities, meanwhile, are celebrating their team's second consecutive trip to the quarter finals.

Saturday, Jul 4

13

Canada’s historic World Cup run ends with 3-0 loss to Morocco

globalnews.ca

The Canadian men's team hoped to keep its World Cup dreams alive against its highest-ranked opponent after advancing further than ever before on soccer’s biggest stage.

Thursday, Jul 2

23

FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022

globalnews.ca

FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.

18

Toronto Raptors extend head coach Rajakovic

globalnews.ca

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with head coach Darko Rajakovic, the team announced Thursday.

Wednesday, Jul 1

23

4 dead in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations

globalnews.ca

The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.

Tuesday, Jun 30

00

AP: Raptors reacquire Kawhi Leonard

globalnews.ca

Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors after a deal was struck with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship.

21

Canada’s opponent for the next big World Cup match is confirmed

globalnews.ca

Canada’s next opponent in their historic FIFA World Cup run will be Morocco after that team beat the Netherlands in a 3-2 win Monday night.

14

Toronto ticket prices surge for Ronaldo World Cup game as Vancouver’s plummets

globalnews.ca

Canada's defeat by Switzerland last Wednesday dashed the chances of Vancouver hosting the home team in the knockout rounds and instead it will see the Swiss take on Algeria.

Sunday, Jun 28

00

Canadian men assured of best World Cup finish after beating South Africa

globalnews.ca

Canada got a boost in the 75th minute when captain Alphonso Davies came on for Tajon Buchanan, marking the first time the Bayern Munich star has played in the tournament.

13

Canada eyes victory over South Africa in 1st World Cup elimination match

globalnews.ca

Canada now enters uncharted territory, playing in its first FIFA World Cup elimination match and marking the furthest the men's team has gone in a World Cup.

Friday, Jun 26

04

Summer skiing at Sunshine Village draws skiers from Alberta and beyond

globalnews.ca

Just a week before the Calgary Stampede starts, skiers from all over North America are taking advantage of skiing in shorts and a T-shirt at Sunshine Village.

Thursday, Jun 25

22

Raptors draft picks Graves, Bradley visit Toronto

globalnews.ca

Unbelievably, Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley only got to catch their breath when they sat down in front of media.