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Timberwolves add versatile B.C. standout Oskar Dewar to 2026 recruiting class
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer program has strengthened its future roster with the commitment of Oskar Dewar of Penticton, B.C., who will join the team for the 2026 season and beyond.Dewar arrives at UNBC after developing his game with Edge School for Athletes and Calgary West Football Club. The ver...
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NHL Draft
Cougars Continue NHL Draft success as Carson Carels goes sixth overall to Calgary Flames
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars added another significant chapter to their growing reputation as one of the WHL's premier development programs this weekend, with two players selected in the 2026 NHL Draft and several others earning opportunities to impress professional organizations.Leading the way was defenc...
Jun 30, 2026
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Special Olympics Prince George
Special Olympics Prince George honours founder Dee Neukomm with Inaugural Spirit of Inclusion Award
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - A woman whose dedication helped build Special Olympics programming in Prince George from the ground up has been recognized with a new award celebrating inclusion, acceptance and service.Special Olympics Prince George presented longtime volunteer and coach Dee Neukomm with the organization's inaugu...
Jun 29, 2026
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TWolves
UNBC Timberwolves basketball programs unveil 2026-27 Canada West schedules
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves have released their 2026-27 Canada West basketball schedules, with both the men's and women's programs set to host nine home games each at the Northern Sport Centre in a 20-game conference season.Men's Team Opens at Home, Faces Early Road TestLong-time head coach Todd Jordan's men'...
Jun 26, 2026
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Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in the round of 32 at the World Cup
SEATTLE (AP) - Down to its final last-gasp chances, Belgium came through with goals - three of them. The Red Devils overturned a two-goal deficit with two scores in the final minutes of regulation time and then added a third in the final ...
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McAllister back in CFL groove as Stampeders prepare to host Argonauts
CALGARY - Tyreik McAllister didn't know much about the Stampede Bowl, but the Calgary Stampeders' big-play returner donned a cowboy hat Wednesday and said he's ready to find out more. The Stampeders (1-2) are at home Thursday to the Toronto Argonauts (...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans. The festivities will kick off with a smaller rehearsal ...
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Oilers trade defenceman Darnell Nurse to Sharks, sign blueliner Ryan Shea
EDMONTON - Darnell Nurse is done in Alberta's capital. Edmonton traded the defenceman to the San Jose Sharks for fellow blueliners Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp as part of a chaotic opening to NHL free agency Wednesday. Selected seventh overall a...
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Calgary Stampeders confirm signing of receiver Ajou Ajou
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have confirmed the team has signed receiver Ajou Ajou. The CFL suspended Ajou on April 16 for the pre-season and for six regular-season games for violating its gender-based violence and harassment policy. The Saskatchew...
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Canada's Auger-Aliassime beats Prizmic to advance to third round at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON - Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime is on to the third round at Wimbledon. The Montreal native defeated Croatia's Dino Prizmic 7-6 (2), 6-3, 7-5 in men's singles action at the Grand Slam tennis tournament on Wednesday. Auger-Aliassime was down 5...
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Messages of support motivating Canada during historic World Cup run
HOUSTON - Jesse Marsch still gets a little star-struck by some of the legends following Canada's success at this summer's FIFA World Cup. For the national squad's head coach, getting messages from hockey great Wayne Gretzky continues to be surreal. "...
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Top-ranked paddlers from 55 countries spend Canada Day racing in Dartmouth, N.S.
DARTMOUTH - Top-ranked paddlers from 55 countries spent Canada Day racing in Dartmouth, N.S., for the first day of the Canoe Sprint World Championship. Ian Gaudet, a 22-year-old athlete representing Team Canada at the five-day event, said hearing the r...
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Ticats starter Bo Levi Mitchell on nice roll over his last two games
Bo Levi Mitchell has been on a nice roll of late. Over his last two starts, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' veteran quarterback has completed 34-of-42 passes (80.9 per cent) for 572 yards with eight touchdowns and no interceptions. He's had six completions of...
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Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo
ATLANTA (AP) - England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City. Harry Kane ensured England avoided an early exit from the inaugural 48-team World Cup by scoring two second-half goals in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Congo ...
11h ago
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No Cheering In The Press Box: Cultures clash in World Cup media centres
TORONTO - It's an adage in North American sports journalism that there's no cheering in the press box. The idea is that reporters must maintain a sense of objectivity at all times, so that when it comes to criticizing a team - or covering when a star p...
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Tyson Philpot, Justin Rankin, Davis Alexander named CFL players of the month
TORONTO - Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot, Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin and Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander are the CFL's players of the month for June. Philpot leads the CFL with 36 receptions on 46 targets and 587 yards -- ...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 10:20 p.m. All of Thursday's match broadcasts at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto's City Hall, have been cancelled due to an extreme heat forecast. The temperature is expected to ...
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Blue Jays recall outfielder Jonatan Clase as George Springer placed on paternity list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding move, George Springer was placed on the paternity list. Clase will be active for Toronto's series finale against the New York Mets on Wedne...
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Canadiens sign Demidov to eight-year extension; Jets add Skinner in free agency
Ivan Demidov glanced around a dressing room filled with young core players already signed for years to come. The skilled Russian forward quickly decided he wanted to join them. On the first day he was eligible, Demidov inked an eight-year, US$73.2-mill...
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unbc men's soccer
Timberwolves add versatile B.C. standout Oskar Dewar to 2026 recruiting class
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer program has strengthened its future roster with the commitment of Oskar Dewar of Penticton, B.C., who will join the team for the 2026 season and beyond.Dewar arrives at UNBC after developing his game with Edge School for Athletes and Calgary West Football Club. The ver...
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'Sends a message': Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky on first day of NHL free agency
Sergei Bobrovsky twice broke the hearts of his new team. The Maple Leafs are hoping the veteran goaltender will now help get their tortured franchise back on track. Toronto signed the two-time Stanley Cup winner to a three-year contract worth a reporte...
19h ago
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Canada's historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants' business boost
VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada's historic run in the World Cup has led to a boom for many Vancouver businesses, as the team's journey into the round of 16 extends their tournament by at least six more...
20h ago
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Girl Guides with Calgary Stampede in their hearts to now wear it on their sleeves
CALGARY - Girl Guides who hold the Calgary Stampede in their hearts will now wear it on their sleeves. The organization has created an official badge to honour the young women who yearly don cowboy hats, white gloves and kerchiefs to walk in the parade...
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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not anymore. Julián Quiñone...
Jul 01, 2026
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Gausman's game soars back, Guerrero struggles due to sore back
TORONTO - As their late-June swoon continued, the Toronto Blue Jays witnessed a return to form from starter Kevin Gausman, a rotation adjustment, and some troubling news for slumping slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero was a late scratch with back t...
Jul 01, 2026
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Mets play long ball in 3-0 win over sluggish Blue Jays
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman struck out seven over six innings, but one of his five hits was a solo homer from Francisco Alvarez, all the runs needed in a 3-0 win for the New York Mets on Tuesday. Luis Torrens followed Alvarez's le...
Jul 01, 2026
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AP sources: Leonard heading back to Raptors in Clippers deal
Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday. The Raptors are se...
Jun 30, 2026
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Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling - and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions. Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament's ...
Jun 30, 2026
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