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‘Resurgence of WAGs’: Sport researchers say spouses of athletes growing in popularity
EDMONTON — A new business in a historic downtown Edmonton building is generating some major…
Canada hopes eighth time a charm as nation seeks first Stanley Cup in a generation
EDMONTON — Here we go again. From B.C. to all points north and east, Canadian…
Elks-Lions game features first CFL opening-week meeting of Canadian quarterbacks
It will be a historic CFL first Saturday night in Vancouver. The B.C. Lions will…
New CFL commissioner Johnston plans to be very visible at start of regular season
TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is set for his first CFL season as commissioner. Just six…
McIntosh sets world record in 400M freestyle at Canadian Swimming Trials
VICTORIA — Swimming star Summer McIntosh of Toronto set a world record in the 400-metre…
Canadian swimmer Aurelie Rivard to skip para world championship to focus on studies
VICTORIA — Canada’s Aurelie Rivard has withdrawn from selection for the 2025 World Para Swimming…
McIntosh sets Canadian record in 800M freestyle
VICTORIA — Two Canadian Olympic medallists went head-to-head in a nail-biting 100-metre butterfly race, while…
Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh sets two world records in three days
VICTORIA, Canada (AP) — Canadian teen Summer McIntosh set her second world record in three…
McIntosh just misses breaking oldest women’s record by blink of an eye
VICTORIA — Summer McIntosh came within a blink of an eye of breaking swimming’s oldest…
Vancouver short on hotel rooms, silent on safety costs for 2026 World Cup
VANCOUVER — One year out from the FIFA World Cup, questions remain about where soccer…
Canada’s Summer McIntosh breaks own world record in 400-metre individual medley
VICTORIA — Even after breaking yet another world record, Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh believes there’s…
Canadian teen Summer McIntosh shatters third world swim record in five days
VICTORIA, Canada (AP) — Canadian teen Summer McIntosh has done it again. The 18-year-old made…
Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 59-player long list ahead of summer tests
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has announced a long list of 59 players, including 20…
Summer McIntosh headlines 28-swimmer Canadian roster for world championship
VICTORIA — Toronto’s Summer McIntosh will headline Canada’s 28-swimmer roster for the 2025 world aquatics…
Canadians earn 5 medals at World Boxing Challenge Cup
ÚSTÍ NAD LABEM — Joshua Ofori of Edmonton struck gold over the weekend at the…
Canadian Grand Prix CEO confident about event’s future after successful 2025
MONTREAL — The spotlight stayed on the track this weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix.…
Captain Sophie de Goede rejoins Canada rugby team after yearlong injury layoff
The Canadian women’s rugby team, ranked second in the world and looking to turn heads…
Canada’s Diallo picks up another win on grass as Wimbledon draws near
Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo picked up another win on grass as Canada’s tennis players continued to…
Branstine upsets Boisson in Wimbledon qualifying, will face Andreescu next
LONDON — Carson Branstine upset top seed Lois Boisson on Tuesday as several Canadians moved…
B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says
VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the…
Branstine beats Andreescu in all-Canadian Wimbledon qualifier, Mboko also wins
WIMBLEDON — Carson Branstine defeated Bianca Andreescu 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-1 in an all-Canadian second-round…
Canadian international Sarah Stratigakis returns home, signs with NSL’s AFC Toronto
TORONTO — Canadian midfielder Sarah Stratigakis tells a familiar story in signing with AFC Toronto…
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan names 42-man camp roster ahead of July tests
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has called 42 players into camp in Edmonton ahead of…
Branstine advances to Wimbledon main draw, Mboko loses in final qualifying round
WIMBLEDON — Canada’s Carson Branstine booked her place in a first-career Grand Slam main draw,…