Canada opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign Friday in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As one of the tournament’s co-hosts, Canada will play all three of its group-stage matches on home soil. The national team will face Qatar June 18 in Vancouver and Switzerland on June 24th. Canada’s has appeared in the FIFA World […]
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The Newfoundland Rogues completed their home-series sweep against the Halifax Hoopers 113-108 on Sunday evening. The win sees the Rogues improve their TBL record to 7-5; good for second in the Atlantic Canadian division. After a 7-0 run for the home side to start things, the Hoopers quickly established dominance over the Rogues for the […]
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In the 1980s, during the heyday of provincial senior hockey, Bill Riley was a powerhouse. A former NHL player and trailblazer, he left the pro game to star for the St. John’s Caps, helping the club win the 1987 Herder Memorial Trophy. The rugged forward was talented, tough and a proven leader. Riley, from Amherst, […]
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The Newfoundland Rogues defeated the Halifax Hoopers 120-103 Saturday night at Mary Brown’s Centre to move into second place in The Basketball League’s Atlantic Canadian division. Forward Leonard Turner set the tone early as the Rogues built a lead and held on. Halifax pulled to within five points late in the game but guards Dedric […]
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The defending champion Deer Lake Red Wings skated to a 6-2 win over the Baker Flooring Blues in the opening game of the best-of-seven provincial senior hockey final Friday night in front of a full house in Kelligrews. The game was even at 1-1 after 40 minutes, but the west coast champions dominated the third […]
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