After loss to Australia, Canada men face far different challenge against Colombia

After failing to break down a resolute five-man Australian defence in a 1-0 loss Friday to the 25th-ranked Socceroos, No. 26 Canada faces an altogether different challenge Tuesday when it takes on No. 13 Colombia. Brimming with individual talent, the Colombians have already booked their ticket to next year’s World Cup by finishing third in…

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Dandjinou, Sarault win gold on 4-medal day for Canada at short track World Tour in Montreal

Canada’s short track speed skaters opened the ISU World Tour season with a bang on Saturday in Montreal, capturing a pair of gold and bronze medals. Hometown skater William Dandjinou dazzled the fans with his victory in the men’s 500 metres, while Courtney Sarault of Moncton, N.B., also struck gold in the women’s 1,000m. The…

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Dodgers advance to NLCS with wild walk-off win over Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t blink as the pressure built, inning after scoreless inning. Both teams pushed a single run across, forcing extra innings. Then came one of postseason baseball’s craziest endings. Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages’ bases-loaded comebacker with…

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N.B. youth soccer player ineligible for national tournament due to paperwork error

Hadi Mardikian moved with his family from North Vancouver, B.C., to Petitcodiac, N.B., in August 2024 to be closer to family in Nova Scotia. He joined Codiac Soccer almost immediately, finding community and success. “Since moving here, I’ve had opportunities that I never would have had in B.C, and … I’m so grateful,” said Mardikian….

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