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Cougars double up on Rockets, 4-2
KELOWNA - The Prince George Cougars defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-2 Wednesday night in Kelowna before 4,247 fans at Prospera Place.Brock Souch's seventh marker of the year early in the second period ended up being the game winner. Other Cougar goals were scored by Carson Carels, Dmitri Yakutsenak, and Jett Lajoie.The ...
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High School Sports
Duchess Park boys win AA provincial title in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The Duchess Park Condors have won a provincial AA boys volleyball title. The Condors held on to beat the Richmond Christian Eagles in five sets during Saturday's (Nov. 29) gold-medal match at the College of New Caledonia. Duchess Park won the first two sets 25-23, 25-21 before Richmond Christian bounced...
Nov 30, 2025
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Canada West Basketball
Timberwolves swept by Victoria as first half of Canada West season near conclusion
PRINCE GEORGE - Another defeat for the UNBC basketball teams as they couldn't keep up pace with the powerhouse Victoria Vikes in Canada West action Saturday (Nov. 29) at the Northern Sports Centre.The UNBC men wrapped up their slate of home games in the first half of the Canada West season with a 98-71 loss to the Vike...
Nov 30, 2025
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Spurce Kings 4 Chiefs 0
Reay's 31 save shutout leads Spruce Kings past Chiefs
PRINCE GEORGE - Colin Reay picked up his third BCHL shutout and first with the Prince George Spruce Kings, who beat the Chilliwack 4-0 at Kopar Memorial Arena Saturday (Nov. 29) night.Reay stopped all 31 shots he faced as the Spruce Kings swept the weekend series against the BCHL's runner-up from last season.Matic PerÄ...
Nov 30, 2025
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Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes 5-1 to wrap up 6-game trip with 3rd straight victory
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Joseph Woll made 22 saves, Bobby McMann scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Thursday night to complete a six-game trip with their third straight victory and fourth in five games. Auston Matt...
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Spooner nets go-ahead goal to lift Sceptres past Charge 3-1 in PWHL action
TORONTO - Natalie Spooner scored the go-ahead goal in the second period to lift the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Professional Women's Hockey League action on Thursday. Daryl Watts, with a goal and an assist, and Blayre Turnbu...
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Scheffler returns from 2 months away and shares lead at the Hero World Challenge
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - Scottie Scheffler returned to competition Thursday for the first time in two months and very little changed. Even with a bogey on the final hole, he had a 6-under 66 and was part of a five-way tie for the lead in the Hero World C...
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Canada's McIntosh wins 400 free by over 15 seconds at U.S. Open swim meet
AUSTIN - Canada's Summer McIntosh set a new U.S. Open record in the women's 400-metre freestyle on Thursday night at the Toyota U.S. Open Championships. McIntosh, a three-time Olympic champion, finished first in three minutes 55.37 seconds. She was o...
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Bergeron, Campbell-Pascall to be inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame
ZURICH - Canada's Patrice Bergeron and Cassie Campbell-Pascall will be inducted into the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 2026. They will join Sweden's Niklas Kronwall, Switzerland's Florence Schelling and Andrew Ambuhl and Austria's Thomas Van...
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami: The MLS Cup by the numbers
MIAMI - When the Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami meet in the MLS Cup final on Saturday, it will be the first championship appearance for both clubs. Here's a look at some of the numbers behind the matchup: 0: Goals Inter Miami star Lionel Messi ha...
7h ago
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Muller, Vancouver Whitecaps ready to battle Messi's Inter Miami for MLS Cup
VANCOUVER - Jesper Sorensen didn't expect to be here. The Danish soccer coach wasn't exactly familiar with Major League Soccer a year ago. Now he and his Vancouver Whitecaps are on the cusp of hoisting the league's top trophy. The Whitecaps will batt...
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AFC Toronto looks to prove skeptics wrong at seven-a-side tournament in Florida
Despite topping the Northern Super League regular-season standings, it appears AFC Toronto is not getting its due at the World Sevens Football seven-a-side tournament in Florida. "I had a meeting with the organizers a couple of days ago. They look at u...
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QB Trevor Harris signs one-year extension after leading Roughriders to Grey Cup
REGINA - Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris signed a one-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday. The veteran quarterback led the Riders to the 2025 CFL championship, throwing for 302 yards and a Grey Cup-record 85.2 per cent comp...
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US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 Wo...
9h ago
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Canada coach has 'gut feeling' about what lies ahead at FIFA World Cup draw
Like everyone else, Jesse Marsch is eager to learn Canada's World Cup path at Friday's draw in Washington, D.C. But the Canadian coach has an idea of what his 27th-ranked side can expect in Group B, which has already been decided as its landing spot as...
9h ago
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Star-studded World Cup draw serves as glitzy kickoff to FIFA's chief money-maker
For co-host Canada, Friday's World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., provides a tournament road map for Jesse Marsch's 27th-ranked side. For FIFA, it marks the glitzy kickoff to its showcase event - the cash cow that funds its operations for the next four ...
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Calgary's Strate picks up second medal of World Cup ski jumping season
WISÅA - Calgary's Abigail Strate continued her impressive start to the ski jumping World Cup season with a silver medal in a large hill event on Thursday, Strate had the best jump of the final round to finish with a total of 240.9 points, 5.1 back of g...
9h ago
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Hufnagel joins Argonauts as adviser following successful run in Calgary
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts announced Thursday that five-time Grey Cup winner John Hufnagel is joining the team as a special adviser to the general manager and head coach. Known for his success with the Calgary Stampeders, Hufnagel has added two CF...
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Former MLSE boss Leiweke pardoned by Trump months after being indicted
U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke on Wednesday, five months after his own justice department indicted the former president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Leiweke was indicted for allegedly orchestrati...
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Vancouver to host Davis Cup qualifying tie between Canada and Brazil
VANCOUVER - Vancouver will host Canada's first-round tie with Brazil in the Davis Cup Qualifiers, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The best-of-five tie will take place Feb. 6-7 at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on the University of Britis...
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Sceptres to welcome expansion Goldeneyes to Scotiabank Arena before Olympic break
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres will make their third trip to Scotiabank Arena next month for a game against the expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes, the Professional Women's Hockey Team announced Thursday. The third annual "Battle on Bay Street" is set for ...
11h ago
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Carney to meet Trump, Sheinbaum in Washington at FIFA event Friday
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at a FIFA World Cup event Friday in Washington as trade negotiations between Canada and the United States remain on pause. The Prime Minister's Office said Car...
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Blue Jays push season opener back a day, now kick off with a March 27 night game
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will open their 2026 season a day later than originally planned, the Major League Baseball team announced Thursday. The Blue Jays will now kick off their season on the evening of Friday, March 27, against the visiting At...
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WHL
Cougars double up on Rockets, 4-2
KELOWNA - The Prince George Cougars defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-2 Wednesday night in Kelowna before 4,247 fans at Prospera Place.Brock Souch's seventh marker of the year early in the second period ended up being the game winner. Other Cougar goals were scored by Carson Carels, Dmitri Yakutsenak, and Jett Lajoie.The ...
12h ago
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Canadian ice dancers Gilles and Poirier sit third at Grand Prix Final
NAGOYA - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier sit third after the rhythm dance at the Grand Prix Final on Thursday. The event features the top six entries in each figure skating discipline from the Grand Prix season. Gilles and Poirier sc...
13h ago
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Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to a 3-year, $12.3M contract extension
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million. General manager Julien BriseBois announced the deal Thursday. McDonagh will be 37 when the new contract kicks in that...
13h ago
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Seattle slugger Josh Naylor earns Tip O'Neill Award as Canada's top MLB player
ST. MARYS - Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor of Mississauga, Ont., has won the 2025 Tip O'Neill Award, presented annually by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame to the top Canadian player in Major League Baseball. Naylor led all Canadians in b...
13h ago
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Calgary researchers help shed light on gaps in sport injury prevention for women
CALGARY - With more women and girls playing sports, there's been a corresponding rise in injuries that can end participation. That's the consensus of 109 researchers, including three from the University of Calgary, who have made 56 recommendations for ...
14h ago
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