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Ghana, Panama set to open World Cup competition tonight at Toronto Stadium June 17, 2026 - 2:00 AM

TORONTO — Ghana and Panama will launch their prove-'em-wrong World Cup campaigns tonight at Toronto Stadium.
Retired sociologist Reginald Bibby proposes regional American expansion plan for CFL June 17, 2026 - 2:00 AM

Quebec City is very much on the CFL's expansion radar but Dr. Reginald Bibby feels the league should again incorporate American-based franchises.
Retired sociology professor Bibby sees definite advantages for CFL returning to U.S. June 17, 2026 - 2:00 AM

Dr. Reginald Bibby, a retired University of Lethbridge sociology professor and author, suggests in the appendix of his book The Canadian Transformation: 1975-2025 that the CFL should expand into four American states that border existing Canadian franchises.
Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title win June 17, 2026 - 1:31 AM

PARIS (AP) — Mixed martial arts star Alex Pereira of Brazil has accused Frenchman Cyril Gane of landing multiple “illegal shots” during their fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title at

Afghanistan wins the toss and bowls against India in the second one-day match June 17, 2026 - 1:04 AM

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss Wednesday and decided to bowl against India in the second one-day cricket international.
Vancouver bars rush beer and staff to the front line of World Cup's war on thirst June 17, 2026 - 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's Tyler Broers said he's never seen anything like what unfolded on Saturday.
Fans set to welcome Ghana and Panama for their 2026 World Cup debuts in Toronto June 17, 2026 - 1:00 AM

TORONTO — Soccer fans are gearing up for Toronto's second FIFA World Cup match, as Ghana takes on Panama this evening.
Austria beats Jordan 3-1 for its first World Cup win in 36 years June 17, 2026 - 12:29 AM

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Austria won a World Cup game for the first time in 36 years with a 3-1 victory Tuesday over a Jordan team on debut at soccer’s premier global event.
Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1 June 16, 2026 - 11:58 PM

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Norway will go as far in this World Cup as Erling Haaland takes it.
Detained by US customs 2 weeks ago, Aymen Hussein scores for Iraq in his World Cup debut June 16, 2026 - 11:55 PM

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was delayed on the way to his first World Cup.
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