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South Korean police arrest two people accused of blackmailing Tottenham’s Son Heung-min

South Korean police have arrested two people over the alleged blackmail of Tottenham Hotspur captain and soccer superstar Son Heung-min, according to South Korean’s Yonhap news agency, after reports a woman threatened him with a pregnancy claim.

Jets beat the Stars 4-0 to force Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinal series

Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal series.

‘She’s the one who got naked and started begging everyone‘: Text messages read in junior hockey sexual assault trial

A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team is expected to continue testifying today at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates.

Team effort, not usual suspects, helps Oilers eliminate Golden Knights

Five-on-five, the Edmonton Oilers “have been really, really good,” star Connor McDavid said in the dressing room after the game.

MacKinnon has two goals, assist as Canada beats Austria 5-1 at hockey worlds

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and added an assist as Canada overcame a frustrating start to post a 5-1 win over Austria in world hockey championship action Thursday.

Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary

Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world’s most daring endurance swimmers: Don’t talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this week.

Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for third year in a row

Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career.

Vancouver selected to host FIFA Congress ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Vancouver will host the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, bringing representatives of all 211 members of the world governing body of soccer to Canada ahead of the World Cup.

CFL adopting six minor rules adjustments for upcoming season

A modified roughing-the-passer penalty will be among six minor rules adjustments implemented by the CFL this season.

Home favourite Paolini advances to the Italian Open final. Sinner to face Ruud

Italy’s tennis boom is in full force at the Foro Italico.

Canada hosts Davis Cup tie against Israel in Halifax

Halifax will host a Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel on Sept. 12-13, Tennis Canada announced Thursday.

‘We have a lot of belief’: Edmonton Oilers advance to Western Conference finals

The Edmonton Oilers are moving on to the Western Conference finals once again. Kasperi Kapanen scored the winner at 7:19 of overtime as Edmonton defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 on Wednesday night. 

Minnesota Frost eliminate Toronto Sceptres with 4-3 victory in PWHL playoffs

Taylor Heise scored in overtime after a two-goal effort by Kendall Coyne Schofield and the defending champion Minnesota Frost eliminated the second-seeded Toronto Sceptres with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.

Alejandro Kirk’s improved bat speed paying off with improved results at the plate

Alejandro Kirk’s three-run blast powered the Toronto Blue Jays past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday.

Panthers beat Leafs 6-1 to push Toronto to brink of elimination

The Maple Leafs have gone from the driver’s seat to the brink of elimination. Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves as the Florida Panthers dismantled Toronto 6-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the teams’ second-round playoff series Wednesday.