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Canadian Walter Sieber played his part before 1998 World Cup championship game
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
Having worked at 10 FIFA men’s World Cups, Walter Sieber knows a tournament general co-ordinator has done a good job if they go unnoticed. The general co-ordinator is essentially the CEO of a tournament venue, tasked with ensuring that things go like clockwork on and off the field. No easy task. “You are responsible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s dream of hosting a men’s World Cup dates back to 1976 Montreal Olympics
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
The quest for Canada to host a men’s FIFA World Cup dates back some 50 years for Walter Sieber. Sieber, then director general of sports for the Montreal Olympics, was sitting next to then-FIFA president João Havelange at the men’s football final at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 1976. Despite the rain, an enthusiastic crowd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrini joins McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby on Team Canada’s Olympic hockey roster
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old star for the San Jose Sharks, is going to the Winter Olympics. Celebrini was among 19 players named to Canada’s 25-player men’s hockey roster Wednesday ahead of the NHL’s return to the Olympics in Milan, Italy, in February. Celebrini, who is third in league scoring behind fellow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedard, Scheifele, 4 Nations winners left off Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey roster
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard, Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele and several players who helped Canada win the 4 Nations Face-Off were left off the country’s team for February’s Milan Cortina Olympics. Hockey Canada unveiled its 25-player men’s hockey roster Wednesday in Minneapolis — one of the host cities for the world junior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada announces 25-player Olympic men’s hockey roster
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Hockey Canada unveiled its 25-player Olympic men’s hockey roster for February’s Milan Cortina Games on Wednesday. Forwards: Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks); Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay Lightning); Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins); Brandon Hagel (Tampa Bay); Bo Horvat (New York Islanders); Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche); Brad Marchand (Florida Panthers); Mitch Marner (Vegas Golden Knights); ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Macklin Celebrini selected as Canada unveils Olympic men’s hockey roster
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Macklin Celebrini is going to the Olympics. The 19-year-old was among 19 players named to Canada’s finalized 25-player men’s hockey roster Wednesday ahead of the NHL’s return to the Games. Celebrini, who sits third in league scoring behind superstar countrymen Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal polar plunge fans want access to beach along St. Lawrence River
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Montrealers who brave frigid temperatures for weekly polar plunges in the St. Lawrence River are worried that they’re being barred winter access to a popular beach. The temperature hovered around -13 C with a strong wind chill this morning as Mark Nikiforov and about a dozen others lowered themselves into a hole they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sidelined with knee injury
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. Madrid said in a brief statement the France superstar had been diagnosed with a sprain but did not provide a timeline for his recovery. French sports daily newspaper L’Equipe said Mbappé would be unavailable for at least three weeks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending national champ Ohio State takes on Miami in Cotton Bowl for trip to CFP semifinals
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Cotton Bowl has certainly gotten much more significant for Ohio State during three trips in a row to the game. This time, the second-seeded Buckeyes (12-1) are defending national champions as they get ready to play College Football Playoff first-timer Miami (11-2, CFP No. 10 seed) in a quarterfinal game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roberto Carlos reportedly undergoes heart surgery while on vacation in Brazil
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has undergone surgery for a heart problem, Spanish daily sports newspaper Diario AS reported on Wednesday. The 52-year-old former full-back, who now serves as a Madrid ambassador, was reportedly vacationing in his home country when an examination revealed a heart dysfunction. According to AS, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
BRUSSELS (AP) — DAZN will keep broadcasting Belgian soccer until the end of this season following emergency arbitration proceedings initiated by the country’s Pro League, the streaming platform said on Wednesday. DAZN announced last month it had no choice but to let its contract expire under Belgian law because it was impossible to fulfil the ... Read More »
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