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Vancouver Whitecaps name Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe GM of women's soccer

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have hired former Canadian national women's team goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe as general manager of the club's women's program. The team made the announcement Thursda...

Oct 06, 2022

Canadian men climb two places to No. 41 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canada has moved up two places to No. 41 in the final FIFA rankings before next month's World Cup. The Canadian men, who topped the final round of qualifying in CONCACAF, will go to Qatar as the fourt...

Oct 06, 2022

Telus will not sponsor Hockey Canada's men's programs this season

TORONTO - Telus Corp. says it will not be sponsoring Hockey Canada's men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming World Juniors tournament. The move comes as Hockey Canada cont...

Oct 06, 2022

Canada's Shapovalov advances to quarterfinals at Japan Open

TOKYO - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Japanese qualifier Rio Noguchi on Thursday. Shapovalov, who is coming off a final appeara...

Oct 06, 2022

Senators' Stutzle, Canadiens' Caufield among NHLers set for breakout seasons

Whether they're looking for a new contract or trying to emerge from a sophomore slump, every season there are young players who shine across the NHL. Here's a look at seven athletes poised for breakou...

Oct 06, 2022

Pettersson scores twice, Canucks edge Oilers 5-4 for first win of the pre-season

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Elias Pettersson scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks captured their first win of the pre-season on Wednesday, beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in pre-season play. Conor Garland ad...

Oct 05, 2022

Raptors get going early in overtime to take 125-119 win over Celtics

BOSTON (AP) - Pascal Siakam and Precious Achiuwa scored 13 points apiece and Toronto used an early burst in overtime to beat Boston 125-119 on Wednesday night. Josh Jackson also had 13 points for the ...

Oct 05, 2022

Jets dominate Flames behind Rittich's 37 saves, four second-period goals in 5-0 win

WINNIPEG - David Rittich made 37 saves and Kyle Connor scored two of Winnipeg's four second-period goals as the Jets defeated the Calgary Flames 5-0 in pre-season action Wednesday. Connor and Mark Sch...

Oct 05, 2022

Timberwolves woman's soccer team looks to make playoff push with young squad

.PRINCE GEORGE- The UNBC Women's soccer team currently has a 3-5-2 record, which sees them sitting in 6th place. The last 4 games will be crucial for the team as they try and make a playoff push. The ...

Oct 05, 2022

CFL interceptions leader Peters set to return to Argonauts secondary

TORONTO - Being out one week was one week too much for cornerback Jamal Peters. Peters, who leads the CFL in interceptions (six) will return to the secondary Saturday when Toronto (8-6) hosts the B.C....

Oct 05, 2022