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BC Hockey reclassifies its three junior B leagues to junior A to replace rogue BCHL

SAANICHTON, B.C. - BC Hockey will have a new junior-A system in place for the 2023-24 season. The provincial sports organization will promote all three of its junior B leagues to junior A. The Kootena...

Jul 25, 2023

Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins forward and captain, announces retirement after 19 seasons

BOSTON (AP) - Patrice Bergeron, who in two decades with the Boston Bruins established himself as the NHL's dominant two-way forward and one of the most respected players in the game, announced Tuesday...

Jul 25, 2023

Canada's Kylie Masse misses podium with 4th-place finish in women's 100m backstroke

FUKUOKA, Japan - Canadian swimming star Kylie Masse just missed the podium in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships on Tuesday. The four-time Olympic medallist and two-t...

Jul 25, 2023

Canadian women look to showcase quality, experience against well-drilled Irish side

PERTH, Australia - In need of points to keep its World Cup dream alive, Canada has to put it best foot forward Wednesday against Ireland after the frustration of a tournament-opening scoreless draw wi...

Jul 25, 2023

Watching FIFA Women's World Cup in its entirety comes at a cost Down Under

PERTH, Australia - Australians looking to watch the FIFA Women's World Cup in its entirety are having to dig into their pockets. Channel 7 is airing and streaming just 15 of the tournament's 64 matche...

Jul 25, 2023

Varsho gets tiebreaking hit in 11th as Jays beat Dodgers 6-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Daulton Varsho hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Toronto's three-run 11th inning, sending the Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Matt Chapman...

Jul 24, 2023

Cancer survivor Caicedo scores in Colombia's 2-0 win over South Korea

SYDNEY (AP) - Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scored in her debut at the FIFA Women's World Cup as Colombia beat South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. The Real Madrid forward, who was diagnosed with ovarian cance...

Jul 24, 2023

Toronto Arrows acquire rights to Canadian fly half Robbie Povey in trade with Houston

TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international fly half Robbie Povey from the Houston SaberCats in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2023 Major League Rugby colle...

Jul 24, 2023

Cougars excited for season after successful development camps

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars were well represented this offseason with 8 current and former players attending various NHL development camps. For players like Hudson Thornton, it was the f...

Jul 24, 2023

Spruce Kings Acquire Yim from Cranbrook Bucks

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings have acquired defenseman Markus Yim (04) from the Cranbrook Bucks in exchange for Future Considerations.The 5'10", 167 lbs native of Vancouver, BC played ...

Jul 24, 2023