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Designated player Victor Wanyama says he's 'happy again' at CF Montreal

Victor Wanyama is feeling rejuvenated at CF Montreal. The club's designated player - whose resume includes 154 English Premier League appearances - is training with a smile on his face again after fal...

Feb 05, 2024

Silent streak: Edmonton Oilers eye NHL record in hushed pursuit of history

EDMONTON - The first rule of being on a winning streak is you don't talk about being on a winning streak. At least, that's the mantra inside the Edmonton Oilers dressing room. The Oilers can tie the N...

Feb 05, 2024

World Cup schedule reveal a timely reminder that the world is coming to Canada

TORONTO - Canada has known it is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since June 2018 when the FIFA Congress chose the so-called united bid of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. over Morocco. But Sunday's par...

Feb 05, 2024

Countries announced for Para Biathlon World Championships and Para Nordic World Cup Finals

PRINCE GEORGE - With just one month to go, Prince George is on the brink of hosting one of the most anticipated events of the winter sports calendar: the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and the...

Greg Fry Feb 05, 2024

Advantage or Disadvantage? Three-player curling team debate revived after Howard win

Team Glenn Howard qualified for the Montana's Brier by running the table as a three-player squad at the recent Ontario playdowns. The team's short-handed success has renewed debate around the sport as...

Feb 05, 2024

Hockey Canada says all players from 2018 world junior team remain suspended

TORONTO - Hockey Canada says all members of Canada's 2018 world junior team will remain suspended until its investigation into a sexual assault allegation involving members of that team is complete. T...

Feb 05, 2024

Canada, U.S. face off in battle of unbeaten teams at CONCACAF U-17 Championship

Canada takes on the defending champion United States in a battle of unbeaten teams Tuesday at the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship. Having both beaten Puerto Rico and Panama, the North American ...

Feb 05, 2024

Canada coach says Panama counterpart used abusive language at CONCACAF championship

TOLUCA, Mexico - Canada coach Emma Humphries says her Panama counterpart verbally abused her, the Canadian bench and his own players during his team's 5-1 loss Sunday at the CONCACAF Under-17 Women's ...

Feb 05, 2024

Cougars Announce "Cougars Fight Cancer Game" on Family Day Weekend

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have announced their upcoming "Cougars Fight Cancer" game, set for Family Day on Monday, February 19th, at 3:00 pm when they welcome the Seattle Thunderbirds ...

Feb 05, 2024

Matthews, McDavid, DeBrincat named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Detroit Red Wings right-wing Alex DeBrincat have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Matthew...

Feb 05, 2024