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Lions announce former head coach Larry Donovan has died at age 84

VANCOUVER - Larry Donovan, a former head coach of the B.C. Lions, has died. He was 84. The Lions confirmed Donovan's death Monday. The cause was not divulged. Donovan joined the Lions as special-teams...

Apr 14, 2025

Whitecaps striker White named MLS player of the matchday after four-goal outing

VANCOUVER - Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White was named Major League Soccer's player of the matchday Monday following his offensive outburst in the team's 5-1 win over Austin FC. The 29-year-old...

Apr 14, 2025

Short turnaround: Raptors upbeat about 2025-26 season after just one rebuilding year

TORONTO - Scottie Barnes leaned back in his chair, ran his hands through his hair, looked around the room and grinned when asked about the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. "My expectations for the team? I exp...

Apr 14, 2025

Canada scores five third-period goals, downs Czechia 7-1 in women's world hockey

ESK BUDJOVICE - Marie-Philip Poulin and Kristin O'Neill each scored twice for Canada in a 7-1 win over host Czechia at the women's world hockey championship Monday. Daryl Watts, Sophie Jaques and Jenn...

Apr 14, 2025

Ticats quarterback sees addition of Kenny Lawler benefiting veteran Tim White

They're teammates now with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but Tim White wants a lot more than just friendship from Kenny Lawler this season. Lawler signed a two-year deal with Hamilton as a free agent follo...

Apr 14, 2025

'We should be fine': Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena

CALGARY - It's three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL's Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building - to be nam...

Apr 14, 2025

Matheson's vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off

Diana Matheson has been waiting for Wednesday for a long time. That's when vision turns into reality as the new Northern Super League kicks off with a high-profile opener at B.C. Place Stadium between...

Apr 14, 2025

Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster

PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide out of postseason contention for a ...

Apr 14, 2025

Slugger Guerrero and Toronto Blue Jays celebrate long-term contract extension

TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he's always going to remember this day. Friends, family, teammates and members of the team's front office joined him at Rogers Centre for...

Apr 14, 2025

Oilers defenceman Ekholm to miss first-round playoff series against Kings

EDMONTON - Defenceman Mattias Ekholm will not be available for Edmonton's first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday. Ekholm returned to action F...

Apr 14, 2025