Category Archives: Sports
'I need to be better': Pettersson aims to rediscover his game for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - It's been two years since Elias Pettersson inked a whopping eight-year, US$92.8-million extension with the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish centre admits he hasn't been the franchise star ex...
Mar 02, 2026
B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were...
Mar 02, 2026
B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were...
Mar 02, 2026
New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week
NEW YORK - New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with four goals last week. Schaefer, the top pick in last year's NHL ...
Mar 02, 2026
Defending champion Jacobs improves to 4-0 at Brier with win over King
ST. JOHN'S - Manitoba's Matt Dunstone defeated Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories 8-3 on Monday to remain unbeaten at the Montana's Brier. Dunstone moved into a first-place tie with Alberta's Kevi...
Mar 02, 2026
Canada set to defend title in second annual Gridiron Nations Championship
VANCOUVER - The Gridiron Nations Championship is returning in 2026. The senior men's international tackle football event will be held Dec. 12-19 in Panama City. Canada, Mexico and Panama have confirme...
Mar 02, 2026
Zsombor-Murray leads a day of positives for Canadian divers at World Cup
MONTREAL - Canadian divers didn't win any medals at the World Cup in Montreal on Sunday, but several athletes left the competition with personal bests and plenty of optimism. Nathan Zsombor-Murray of ...
Mar 01, 2026
Gauthier scores twice as Ducks edge Flames 3-2 in shootout
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Cutter Gauthier scored twice in regulation, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish both converted in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Sunday. Lukas Do...
Mar 01, 2026
NHL roundup: Misa scores in OT as Sharks ground Jets 2-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks topped the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday for their second straight win. Misa scored for the second straight game w...
Mar 01, 2026
Toronto Sceptres gaining confidence from back-to-back West Coast wins
VANCOUVER - Troy Ryan wants to see what his Toronto Sceptres can truly accomplish. After picking up a pair of wins on a West Coast swing this weekend, the head coach believes he may have a chance. "It...
Mar 01, 2026