Courtney Hoffos captures her 3rd World Cup ski cross silver medal this season
Windermere, B.C.'s Courtney Hoffos took silver Sunday at the World Cup ski cross race in Idre Fjäll, Sweden.
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Winnipeg Free Press
an hour ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
LA sports celebrities anticipate World Cup's arrival, hope political climate has cooled by then
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the 2026 World Cup begins across North America one year from this week, sports figures from across Los Angeles are hoping the global soccer community will find the U.S. both inspiring and welcoming. The Fox network marked the one-year milestone Wednesday night with a big party at its studio lot in Century City. Attendees included everyone from 'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis to luminaries from every corner of the sports world in the nation's second-largest metropolitan area, including Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. 'I remember when the World Cup was here in the '90s, and then obviously what our American women's team did to win the World Cup (in 1999),' Harbaugh said. 'So yeah, I love sports, I love competition, and I think it's going to be incredible for our state, our city, our country. The vibe is going to be incredible to just have everybody here. I'm looking for another explosion of soccer — football — in America.' The attendees all expressed excitement about the return of the world's premier soccer tournament to the U.S. while acknowledging the uncertainty of whether the nation's fraught political climate could present significant challenges to the teams, the World Cup organizers and even the network that will broadcast the tournament domestically. 'I'm hoping this game can bring people together,' said former LA Galaxy midfielder Cobi Jones, a three-time World Cup veteran and the U.S. men's career leader in appearances. 'That's what we really want. We're talking about the travel bans and all that, I'm hoping that FIFA can work together with our government to find a way that everyone can be here, everyone can enjoy this sport, because it's a cultural event that's happening here in a year. I expect everyone from around the world to be able to come here and enjoy it.' Los Angeles is in the midst of several days of protests against intensified immigration raids across the nation that could cause international fans to wonder whether they can travel to the tournament safely. President Donald Trump's latest expansive travel ban has raised questions about whether some soccer fans will be able to visit at all. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'I think it will get figured out,' Harbaugh said. 'To quote the late, great Tom Petty, most things I worry about don't end up happening anyway.' Jones also preached caution for U.S. fans already fretting about the dismal state of their national team. Coach Mauricio Pochettino's squad is on its first four-game losing streak since 2007 after getting thrashed 4-0 by Switzerland on Tuesday in its final tune-up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. 'We don't panic right now,' Jones said. 'Talk to me when we're a month out. I've seen from experience that with a year out from the World Cup, the team is going to completely change (in the interim). So for me, it's all about a general sense of whether they can come together as a team, because it's not about the individuals. We've seen it so many times.' ___ AP soccer:
Calgary Herald
7 hours ago
- Calgary Herald
How much will the World Cup cost Vancouver? We still don't know, one year out
Article content The countdown is on for both the World Cup, and the release of the final financial projections of just how much it will cost. Article content Wednesday afternoon at Terry Fox Plaza outside of B.C. Place, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani and a host of other dignitaries took part in the unveiling of a giant digital clock that is ticking down to the start of the 2026 World Cup. An energetic, upbeat event where local youth teams playing a seven-a-side game — while being coached by Canada soccer veterans Tosaint Ricketts and Christine Sinclair — set what the organizers hoped was an energetic and positive tone. Article content Article content Article content But the clock is also ticking on the region's patience to find out just how much taxpayers will be paying to host the massive sporting event, one that is on par with the Olympic Games in terms of global reach and prestige. Mayor Sim called it the 'equivalent of 30 to 40 Super Bowls.' Article content The cost of the event has doubled from the initial numbers; the last report had the price tag for the province between $483 million and $581 million, with the City of Vancouver expected to pay at least $230M. Article content 'We'll have a full costing of where we're at in terms of cost, in terms of revenue, closer to the end of June, and we'll share it publicly at that point. We're just finishing up a couple of the accounting things,' said Spencer Chandra Herbert, B.C.'s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. Article content Article content Toronto has been more forthcoming with their numbers, saying it will fall $40M short in its already ballooning $380M budget for their portion of the event. Vancouver has yet to address the updated financials publicly. Article content Article content 'Look, we're bound by confidentiality agreements,' said Mayor Sim. 'That's just part of the process. What I can tell you is, we've had great lenses on it. This is actually a great event where the city, the residents of the City of Vancouver and the region and the province and the country will benefit. Article content Article content 'Let's put this in perspective. There are cities around the planet that would absolutely love this opportunity. We have this opportunity in the City of Vancouver. We're making sure it's held from a fiscally responsible perspective. And we're super excited to have this opportunity.' Article content Vancouver will host seven games of the 2026 World Cup at B.C. Place, with Toronto getting six. Canada will play two games in Vancouver, and should Les Rouges advance out of their round robin group, would potentially play in the two knockout round games at B.C. Place.
Vancouver Sun
7 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
How much will the World Cup cost Vancouver? We still don't know, one year out
The countdown is on for both the World Cup, and the release of the final financial projections of just how much it will cost. Wednesday afternoon at Terry Fox Plaza outside of B.C. Place , Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani and a host of other dignitaries took part in the unveiling of a giant digital clock that is ticking down to the start of the 2026 World Cup. An energetic, upbeat event where local youth teams playing a seven-a-side game — while being coached by Canada soccer veterans Tosaint Ricketts and Christine Sinclair — set what the organizers hoped was an energetic and positive tone. But the clock is also ticking on the region's patience to find out just how much taxpayers will be paying to host the massive sporting event, one that is on par with the Olympic Games in terms of global reach and prestige. Mayor Sim called it the 'equivalent of 30 to 40 Super Bowls.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The cost of the event has doubled from the initial numbers; the last report had the price tag for the province between $483 million and $581 million, with the City of Vancouver expected to pay at least $230M. 'We'll have a full costing of where we're at in terms of cost, in terms of revenue, closer to the end of June, and we'll share it publicly at that point. We're just finishing up a couple of the accounting things,' said Spencer Chandra Herbert, B.C.'s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. Toronto has been more forthcoming with their numbers, saying it will fall $40M short in its already ballooning $380M budget for their portion of the event. Vancouver has yet to address the updated financials publicly. 'Look, we're bound by confidentiality agreements,' said Mayor Sim. 'That's just part of the process. What I can tell you is, we've had great lenses on it. This is actually a great event where the city, the residents of the City of Vancouver and the region and the province and the country will benefit. 'Let's put this in perspective. There are cities around the planet that would absolutely love this opportunity. We have this opportunity in the City of Vancouver. We're making sure it's held from a fiscally responsible perspective. And we're super excited to have this opportunity.' Vancouver will host seven games of the 2026 World Cup at B.C. Place , with Toronto getting six. Canada will play two games in Vancouver, and should Les Rouges advance out of their round robin group, would potentially play in the two knockout round games at B.C. Place. The event has some massive logistical challenges to overcome. With more than 350,000 fans projected to come — maybe more, should the travel issues facing soccer fans who might decline to risk travel to the U.S. — there is a distinct lack of rooming space for them. The bridges into the downtown core are already a bottleneck, and with heightened security protocols in place, it will be an immense task to handle efficiently. 'We're working with our hotel partners across the province. We think there's opportunity for people to stay further afield. We know Hullo and the B.C. Ferries. We're looking at them as an opportunity for overflow, even all the way to Nanaimo, (and) of course, out in the (Fraser) Valley,' said Chandra Herbert, adding he expects locals to also rent out their homes as a way to make some extra money. 'It's a good problem to have a whole bunch of people want to come and be with us in B.C., and we can't wait to welcome them.' 'We'll definitely work with local businesses as part of the planning process to make sure that we host a pretty successful game. We've done it in the past with the Olympics, and we'll do it again with FIFA World Cup 2026,' he added, referring to what will be a huge swath of road closures. Sim addressed the security issue, which has come to the forefront in the wake of the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy. 'I have all the confidence in the world in the VPD and our security infrastructure. We've been working on it for quite a while,' he said, adding the process began in the bid process. 'I was actually in Boston (in April), touring with Boston PD and their infrastructure. Local, state and federal agencies, to see how they handle the Boston Marathon. So these are things that we've been working on. If anything, we've augmented our planning, and we are going to carry off a … very safe FIFA World Cup.'
