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Vancouver Canucks reach affiliation deal with ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed a one-year affiliation contract with the ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings. It will mark the fourth time the K-Wings have acted as the Canucks' secondary minor-leagu...

Jul 10, 2023

J.R. to PG as forward Perdion commits to Spruce Kings for 2023-24 season

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings are excited to announce the addition of 20-year-old forward J.R. Perdion ('03) for the 2023-24 BC Hockey League season.A product of Strongsville, Ohio, P...

Jul 10, 2023

Record-setting phenom Maria Mongomo joins Timberwolves Wall of Honour

PRINCE GEORGE- The ultimate sign of respect is when an opposing team's gameplan is centred around slowing down a singular player. Their hope, of course, is if that player's impact is limited, then the...

Jul 10, 2023

Venus Williams granted wild card to compete at National Bank Open

MONTREAL - Venus Williams will be competing at the National Bank Open in August. Tennis Canada announced Monday that the 43-year-old has received a wild-card entry into the main draw of the tournament...

Jul 10, 2023

Canadiens sign forward Mitchell Stephens to one-year, two-way contract

BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Mitchell Stephens to a one-year, two-way contract. The 26-year-old from Peterborough, Ont., had 20 goals and 21 assists in 68 games with the...

Jul 10, 2023

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) - Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a fe...

Jul 10, 2023

U.S. trips Canada 3-2 in shootout to reach Gold Cup semifinal

CINCINNATI (AP) - Matt Turner stopped two penalty kicks, and the United States edged Canada 3-2 in a shootout after a 2-2 draw Sunday night for a berth in a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal against Panama....

Jul 09, 2023

Lions pounce on Alouettes' miscues in 35-19 victory

VANCOUVER - Shaun Shivers scored a touchdown in his debut as the B.C. Lions rebounded from their first loss of the season to blitz the Montreal Alouettes 35-19 on Sunday. Playing in front of a home cr...

Jul 09, 2023

Allisen Corpuz wins U.S. Women's Open for her first LPGA title

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Allisen Corpuz became the first American in 20 years to make the U.S. Women's Open her first LPGA title, closing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday and handling her historic momen...

Jul 09, 2023

Red Wings trade for DeBrincat, send players and draft picks to Senators

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings acquired Michigan native Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators on Sunday in exchange for two players and draft picks. The Red Wings signed the 25-year-old DeBrin...

Jul 09, 2023