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Spruce Kings acquire Brady from Chilliwack Chiefs

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings are excited to announce the acquisition of forward Rylan Brady (04) from the Chilliwack Chiefs in exchange for future considerations. The Jackson, Mississ...

Sep 28, 2023

Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season after back surgery

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the NHL season after undergoing back surgery. The team announced the stunning injury ne...

Sep 28, 2023

U Sports drops first-year grade requirements for participation, scholarships

TORONTO - Canada's governing body of varsity sports is changing its policies to allow students entering universities to be eligible to participate in sports and receive athletic scholarships regardles...

Sep 28, 2023

Elks quarterback Tre Ford has brought hope back to beleaguered Edmonton fans

He's moved his team into playoff contention - barely - but Tre Ford has provided the Edmonton Elks and their beleaguered fans with something much more tangible: Hope for the future. The six-foot-one, ...

Sep 28, 2023

Jurgen Klopp's reboot has put Liverpool back in contention with Man City after pain of last season

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Last season's problems feel like a distant memory for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's reboot has had an immediate effect, with normal service seemingly resumed at Anfield despite ...

Sep 28, 2023

All Blacks healed and revved up for Rugby World Cup return against bolder Italy

The All Blacks. Remember them? The Rugby World Cup's discounted three-time champions, who suffered their first ever pool loss then their first ever tournament red card? Those guys. In the two weeks si...

Sep 28, 2023

Veteran Olympic speedskater Ivanie Blondin dons the short blades again

CALGARY - Hardwired to flee her comfort zone, speedskater Ivanie Blondin has found a new way to push her envelope. After 13 years on the national long-track team, the 33-year-old from Ottawa will race...

Sep 28, 2023

B.C. Lions take on Saskatchewan Roughriders, look to clinch home playoff game

SURREY, B.C. - The last time the B.C. Lions took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, they were denied a comeback win. The Riders took a 31-13 lead into the fourth quarter back on Aug. 20. The Lions score...

Sep 28, 2023

Brian White's 13th goal of the season helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie 2-2

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) - Brian White scored his 13th goal of the season in the 78th minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps tied the Colorado Rapids 2-2 on Wednesday night. Vancouver (11-10-9) played it...

Sep 27, 2023

McDavid scores OT winner, Oilers edge Canucks 2-1 in pre-season game

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner for the Edmonton Oilers in a 2-1 pre-season win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Defenceman Evan Bouchard sent the puck up ice to ...

Sep 27, 2023