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NBA champ Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended roster for FIBA Men's World Cup

TORONTO - Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended senior men's basketball team roster. Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA Men's Baske...

Jul 13, 2023

Two local athletes recognized for Indigenous Youth Excellence

PRINCE GEORGE - Nine athletes in Northern BC got a prestigious honor this week, being named a recipient of the 2022 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Two of those recipients h...

Jul 13, 2023

Boonchant holes out for eagle on her second shot of the round, shares the lead in the Dana Open

Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour's Dana Open. ...

Jul 13, 2023

Ontario horse trainer suspended for suspicious death of racehorse

A racehorse trainer has been suspended from the sport for three years and fined $11,000 for the suspicious death of a horse. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says an investigation found th...

Jul 13, 2023

Toronto FC trades Canadian Kaye to Revolution for Blessing, international slot

Toronto FC traded Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye to the New England Revolution for midfielder Latif Blessing and a 2023 international roster slot on Thursday. Kaye, 28, totalled two goals in 30...

Jul 13, 2023

After quick turnaround, Alouettes face extra challenge against undefeated Argonauts

Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas knows his team faces a tough challenge against the CFL's only remaining undefeated team. But a win for the Alouettes (2-2) would be that much sweeter heading i...

Jul 13, 2023

Jays to start 2024 with 10-game road trip as Rogers Centre improvements continue

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will embark on a second consecutive 10-game season-opening road trip to start the next Major League Baseball campaign as renovations are set to continue at Rogers Centr...

Jul 13, 2023

Another PG Athlete set to head to 2023 North American Indigenous Games with Team BC

PRINCE GEORGE - 15-year-old Delaney Turner is yet another athlete from Prince George set to head to Halifax for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games. Something the Volleyball player is looking for...

Jul 13, 2023

Back from injury, rising star Jayde Riviere looks forward to second Women's World Cup

Just 22, Jayde Riviere already has a glittering soccer resume. And she is expected to add to that reputation at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The fullback from Markham, Ont., who...

Jul 13, 2023

Andreescu, tournament champion in 2019, among wild cards for National Bank Open

MONTREAL - Three Canadians have been given the last wild-card entries into this year's National Bank Open women's tennis tournament, including 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu. Leylah Fernandez and Rebe...

Jul 13, 2023