Sports

June 12, 2026

Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener

Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against…
June 12, 2026

FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses

FIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.
June 11, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

THE CONTENDERS - What are the chances of a World Cup champ repeating?

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ends and the action begins, the eyes of the world will be on the top contenders vying for glory and the chance to etch their names in history…
June 11, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Classy Liu Chie Poo field a litmus test for Mojito

Saturday’s Liu Chie Poo Trophy at a mile hinges on which MOJITO turns up after his poor run off a four-month lay-up in April, coming out of last December’s Mouttet Mile. After back-to-back…
June 11, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Scott returns to winning ways in Oslo

Jordan Scott continued his good season form in the Wanda Diamond League at yesterday's sixth leg of the series, the Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway, when he won the men's triple jump. Scott,…
June 11, 2026 by Robert Bailey

PLAYERS TO WATCH - Raúl Jiménez to lead the line for Mexico 

Mexico will once again look to the experience and goalscoring prowess of veteran striker Raúl Jiménez as they seek success at this month's FIFA World Cup tournament. The 35-year-old Jiménez, who…
June 11, 2026

Flow partners with TVJ to bring World Cup action to Jamaicans

Telecommunications company Flow has announced plans to bring unforgettable moments of the world’s biggest football tournament to Jamaicans. In addition to partnering with Television Jamaica (TVJ) as…
June 12, 2026

WORLD CUP WHAT TO KNOW - Mexico kicks off supersized, 48-team tournament

AP: After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year's tournament — which is hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico — was expanded to 48 teams that will play in 16…
June 12, 2026

It's bigger. Is it better? - Comparing 1994 and 2026 World Cups

AP: A look at differences between the 1994 World Cup, the first in the United States, and the 2026 tournament, which will be played in the US, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 through to the final…