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Imrich Bugár, the first world champion in men’s discus and an Olympic medalist, dies at 70
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — Imrich Bugár, the first world champion in men’s discus and an Olympic medalist for Czechoslovakia, has died. He was 70. His former club, Dukla, said he died Wednesday but did not disclose the cause of death. Bugár was born in Ohrady on April 14, 1955 to a Hungarian family in what is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyson Fury faces bear-wrestling Arslanbek Makhmudov in his latest comeback to heavyweight boxing
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury’s latest comeback has revived the prospect of a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua. First, though, the self-described “Gypsy King” needs to deal with a Russian-born heavyweight who wrestled a bear for fun. Arslanbek Makhmudov is Fury’s opponent in their 12-round fight Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fury, the former two-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona hosts Espanyol looking to take another step toward retaining La Liga title
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will look to take another step toward successfully defending its Spanish league title when it hosts struggling Espanyol in a derby on Saturday. The title looks like it’s Barcelona’s to lose with eight games left. Hansi Flick’s side holds a seven-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid, which hosts a resurgent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern is about to break all-time Bundesliga goals record. Here’s where it ranks in soccer history
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
One more goal to tie. Two more goals to break a Bundesliga record which has stood for 54 years. Bayern Munich’s game against St. Pauli on Saturday isn’t just about taking care of business in between two high-pressure Champions League quarterfinal games against Real Madrid. This is a chance for Vincent Kompany’s team to go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau lead star-studded field at Masters
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is feeling rested. Bryson DeChambeau confident. And defending champion Rory McIlroy, well, he’s pressure-free at the Masters for the first time in more than a decade. The trio lead a star-studded field vying for the green jacket at the 90th Masters, which begins Thursday with the first tee time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge squander prime chance, now face uphill battle to make PWHL post-season
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge squandered another opportunity and now face an uphill battle to make the post-season. The Charge, who have now lost three straight, had the chance to climb into the fourth and final playoff spot in the PWHL standings, but fell 5-3 to the last-place Seattle Torrent on Wednesday. Seattle was playing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Premier League champion to survival mode, Liverpool’s season is on the brink
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
Just one year ago Liverpool was closing in on a record-tying 20th English league title. Now coach Arne Slot is in a battle to salvage the season and, perhaps, save his job. A 4-0 defeat to Manchester City last week saw Liverpool crash out of the FA Cup. And a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
SEOUL (AP) — A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour. Returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform a set drawing from both their catalog ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antonio Conte is never one to sit still. He’s hinting at a Napoli exit and a return to the Italy job
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
ROME (AP) — Win and then move on to the next challenge. Antonio Conte never seems to stay too long in one place and now the fiery coach appears ready to leave Napoli less than a year after guiding the southern club to its fourth Serie A title. Conte is openly campaigning for the vacant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Liberal policy convention, MP crosses the floor, High travel costs
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Liberal huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won’t tower over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!These are the faces of B.C.’s 10-year toxic drug emergency
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
More than 18,000 people have died of drug overdoses since British Columbia declared the issue a public health emergency on April 14, 2016. The crisis has touched the lives of many more survivors, and the friends and families of victims. Here are some of their stories. ‘HE HAD A TWINKLE IN HIS EYE’ When Michelle ... Read More »
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