Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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So far, so, so good: Organizers, police and others hail Vancouver's World Cup
VANCOUVER - The production director for Vancouver's FIFA Fan Festival says he heard the "complaining and grumbling" from "naysayers" heading into the World Cup. But Paul Runnals said once an event lik...
Jun 23, 2026
Edmonton Oilers hire Saskatoon's Mike Babcock as head coach after NHL investigation
Just days after being cleared in an NHL-led investigation, Mike Babcock has been hired as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Babcock was announced as the 19th head coach in Oilers history on Tuesday, ...
Jun 23, 2026 Mike Babcock addresses the media as the Columbus Blue Jackets introduce Babcock as their new head coach during a news conference on Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kyle Robertson/The Columbus Dispatch via AP
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:58 p.m. Colombia has booked its spot in the round of 32. Daniel Munoz scored in the 76th minute as Colombia edged C...
Jun 23, 2026
Former MLB pitcher Dustin Molleken settling into new role in Saskatoon Berries' dugout
Through four starts with the Saskatoon Berries on the mound, pitcher Jackson Fox is no stranger to the mid-inning mound visit. It's a chance to take a breath and hear what his coaches and teammates fe...
Jun 23, 2026 Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Dustin Molleken is in his first season as pitching consultant with the WCBL's Saskatoon Berries. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Berries)
Allez les Rouges! How Voyageurs fan group is energizing Canada's World Cup run
VANCOUVER - When Rob Notenboom first got involved with Canadian soccer supporters group the Voyageurs around 2005, he had no idea what it would grow into. Now the president of the organization, he say...
Jun 22, 2026
Jays second baseman Clement leads AL players in fan balloting for all-star game
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement leads all American League players in fan balloting for the 2026 all-star game in Philadelphia. Clement moved ahead of Houston Astros designate...
Jun 22, 2026
Murray Wood: What the stars of the World Cup could learn from four-year-olds
Murray Wood says despite what his granddaughter's soccer team lacks in skill - or even understanding of why they're on the pitch - they are far ahead of the pros in one aspect of the game. Murray Wood...
Jun 22, 2026
Sarah Mills: Our road to the World Cup begins
From a little girl listening to the match reports on the radio with her dad to a stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Sarah Mills says this World Cup will be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime moment....
Jun 22, 2026
Egypt fans rejoice in Vancouver after historic World Cup 3-1 win against New Zealand
VANCOUVER - Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup victory in Vancouver on Sunday, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in what fan Ahmed Khalil called a "dream come true." "It's really something to experience h...
Jun 21, 2026
World Cup boosts youth soccer interest in Moose Jaw
Youth soccer in Moose Jaw is seeing a boost in excitement and participation as the World Cup captures the attention of players and families around the world. Jason Jones, technical director with JJ So...
Jun 20, 2026 Jason Jones, technical director with JJ Soccer, says international competitions often have a lasting impact on participation.(DiscoverMooseJaw.com file photo)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup dreams are made
The score may not have been ideal, but Sarah Mills says the World Cup experience was everything she hoped it would be.
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8:30 - Another school year has wrapped up, and report cards are out! Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan's Minister of Educati...
