While top-ranked Argentina and Lionel Messi loom large in Thursday’s Copa América opener in Atlanta, new Canada coach Jesse Marsch has his eye firmly set on 2026. GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Europe beware — Spain might just be back. The three-time European champion advanced to the round of 16 at Euro Read more…
Alphonso Davies will lead the Canadian men’s national team as captain of the squad for the Copa America tournament. LOS ANGELES (AP) — JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. The person Read more…
Spain advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against defending champion Italy on Thursday. EDMONTON — Paul Maurice, ever a preacher of the positive when he takes to the Stanley Cup Final podium, would never frame his lineup changes as punishments. But a couple Read more…
The Los Angeles Lakers and JJ Redick have agreed on a four-year contract to make him the team’s next head coach, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. EDMONTON — All the houses were dark in Imperial, Saskatchewan when the senior Sabres were hosting a big game in the Wheatland Senior Hockey League. The Read more…
Trailing the series 0-3, all the pressure was off Edmonton. Now back in the series with two straight wins, Justin Bourne writes why some of that pressure will shift back to the Oilers in front of their home crowd in Game 6. By the time you get to Game 6 Read more…
When the final whistle blew on March 23, sealing Canada’s 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago and the squad’s place in the 2024 Copa América, Canadian players and fans were euphoric, jumping up and down, hugging and hollering, excited about the opportunity to play in one of soccer’s largest national Read more…
While the odds are certainly against Canada in its Copa América debut, we have learned nothing is impossible in soccer. Here’s a look at Canada’s tough test on Thursday against reigning World Cup champion Argentina. While Euro 2024 continues to capture the imagination of soccer fans across Europe, it’s easy Read more…
The 2024 Copa América is being staged in the United States from June 20 to July 14, as World Cup holders Argentina and Lionel Messi attempt to repeat as South American champions. For only the second time in the history of the competition, the Copa America will be held on Read more…
Brazil legend Ronaldinho may not be watching the tournament, but you can be sure Sportsnet’s soccer analysts will be, and they get things started ahead of the Canada-Argentina tournament opener with some picks, bold predictions and players to watch. Jonathan Osorio is a professional footballer, but he’s also a football Read more…
Jonathan Osorio is the most experienced member of Canada’s 26-man Copa roster, with 72 caps to his credit. Having grown up watching the tournament, getting a chance to play in it means a lot to him. While Germany, Spain and the Netherlands are making headlines across the pond at Euro Read more…