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Vancouver Whitecaps sign midfielders Ngando, Priso to new contracts

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up a pair of midfielders, signing J.C. Ngando and Ralph Priso to new contracts. The 'Caps announced the deals Wednesday, both of which run through the 2...

Dec 11, 2024

BMX racer Molly Simpson looks to build on fifth-place finish at the Paris Olympics

BMX racer Molly Simpson is still riding the high of a fifth-place finish at the Paris Olympics. But the 22-year-old from Red Deer, Alta., has plenty more to do. And as evidenced by a pair of recent fi...

Dec 11, 2024

Calgary's Wilm takes bronze in 100-metre backstroke at short-course worlds

BUDAPEST - Calgary swimmer Ingrid Wilm picked up her second medal of the short-course world championships Wednesday after finishing third in the women's 100-metre backstroke. Wilm finished in 55.75 se...

Dec 11, 2024

Former Raptors Carter, McGrady among 10 limited partners who've joined Bills' ownership group

IRVING, Texas (AP) - NBA Hall of Famers and former Toronto Raptors Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills' ownership group. The noncontrolling, ...

Dec 11, 2024

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition

ZURICH (AP) - Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 ...

Dec 11, 2024

Looking back: NHLers and what they would tell their younger selves

Nathan MacKinnon's message would probably be pretty simple. The Colorado Avalanche centre - one of hockey's hardest-working and intense talents - might even let his younger self know it's OK to ease o...

Dec 11, 2024

World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek to become Canadian citizen

MONTREAL - World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek is becoming a Canadian citizen. Stellato-Dudek will take the oath of citizenship on Wednesday in Montreal, after which she'll be eligible ...

Dec 11, 2024

Skogen Schrott to play in the 2025 BCHL Top Prospects Game

PRINCE GEORGE- The BCHL has announced their roster for the 2025 Top Prospects Game and one Prince George Spruce King has made that list. Forward Skogen Schrott will be taking to the ice on January 17 ...

Dec 11, 2024

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko looks to build on first start of the season

VANCOUVER - It was a whirlwind day for Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko. Nearly eight months after he was injured in the first game of Vancouver's playoff run, Demko returned to the crease Tues...

Dec 10, 2024

NHL roundup: Avalanche defeat Penguins 6-2, Rantanen records 10th career hat trick

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Tuesday night. Rantanen, playing in his 600th g...

Dec 10, 2024