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Goalie Thatcher Demko nearing return to Vancouver Canucks lineup

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko is close to returning to game action. The 27-year-old netminder told reporters Tuesday that he plans to act as the Canucks' backup on Saturday when Vancouver ho...

Feb 14, 2023

Offensive lineman Couture excited for new role with hometown B.C. Lions

SURREY, B.C. - Michael Couture used to run down the concrete steps at the end of every B.C. Lions home game, eager to slap the hands of the players he idolized. Now he'll be on the other side of those...

Feb 14, 2023

Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Harris on busy opening day of CFL free agency

The Saskatchewan Roughriders landed veteran quarterback Trevor Harris on a busy opening day of CFL free agency and gave him plenty of support. The Riders signed Harris to a two-year deal Tuesday, not ...

Feb 14, 2023

Jays' Springer plans to use Whalers-inspired walkout tune at least once this year

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is planning to change his walkout music for at least one game at Rogers Centre this season. The selection will be a nod to his Hartford-area sporti...

Feb 14, 2023

CF Montreal trains ahead of pre-season match with Inter Miami CF

CF Montreal is still in the experimentation phase of camp as it continues pre-season preparations in Florida. For new head coach Hernan Losada, the name of the game is data collection and learning wha...

Feb 14, 2023

Jays outfielder Springer feeling healthy again, comfortable moving to right field

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was his usual easygoing self at spring training on Tuesday, hamming it up at times with his teammates as everyone gets settled into the regular pre...

Feb 14, 2023

Canada's Marino out of Qatar Open with first-round loss to Kasatkina

DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Rebecca Marino fell 7-6 (5), 6-2 to Russia's Daria Kasatkina in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday. The Vancouver native had one ace to four double faults and only w...

Feb 14, 2023

Canadian women frustrated, disheartened by ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer

Captain Christine Sinclair says the ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer has left her and other team representatives "exhausted and deflated" as they prepare to face the top-ranked Americans in t...

Feb 14, 2023

Quebec premier demands explanation from junior hockey league about 'disgusting' abuse

Quebec Premier Franois Legault is calling on the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to provide a public explanation regarding disturbing revelations in a recent Ontario court decision of sexual assault...

Feb 14, 2023

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quietly busy on opening day of CFL free agency

HAMILTON - It was a somewhat quiet first day of free agency for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats but still a productive one. The Ticats signed American defensive back Javien Elliott to a two-year deal Tuesday,...

Feb 14, 2023