National Sports

Whitecaps sign Scottish star midfielder Ryan Gauld to contract extension through 2027

The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed captain Ryan Gauld to a contract extension through 2027, rewarding their Scottish star playmaker with the richest deal in franchise history.

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Veteran lineman Kristian Matte signs up for 14th CFL season with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Canadian offensive lineman Kristian Matte is returning for a 14th season with the Montreal Alouettes. The six-foot-four, 296-pound Matte signed a one-year deal Thursday with the defending Grey Cup champions.

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Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke adjusting to new life at Indiana University

Kurtis Rourke is feeling like a freshman again. The six-foot-five, 230-pound Oakville, Ont., native is entering his sixth American college football season but first at Indiana University. He transferred to Bloomington, Ind.

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With Glenn Howard out with knee injury, son Scott to skip three-man team at playdowns

A three-man lineup has worked well at times for the members of Team Glenn Howard. They're hoping a short-handed setup will lead to success again this week at the Ontario curling championship.

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Poeltl: 'Happy here and hoping to contribute to this new kind of Raptors team'

TORONTO — This is not the Toronto Raptors team that Jakob Poeltl re-signed with in the off-season. He's OK with that.

Jan 25, 2024 1:08 PM Read more >

Veteran forward Gagner providing solid depth in third stint with red-hot Oilers

EDMONTON — Sam Gagner has been part of two historic winning streaks. He was a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets when that team went on a 16-game tear that stretched from December 2016 to January 2017.

Jan 25, 2024 12:57 PM Read more >

Scotiabank Arena to host PWHL's 'Battle on Bay Street' between Toronto and Montreal

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League is heading to Scotiabank Arena. The united North American circuit announced Thursday its Feb. 16 game between Toronto and Montreal will be played at the home of the NHL's Maple Leafs and NBA's Raptors.

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Senators general manager Steve Staios reflects on disappointing first half

OTTAWA — When Steve Staios joined the Ottawa Senators as president of hockey operations in September, he didn't expect his team would be sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

Jan 25, 2024 12:22 PM Read more >

UBC lineman Benedet top-ranked Canadian university player on CFL winter scouting list

TORONTO — It's always good to have options, and Theo Benedet certainly does regarding a pro football career. The towering six-foot-seven, 305-pound offensive lineman from the University of British Columbia moved up one spot to No.

Jan 25, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

Bev Priestman signs contract to remain Canadian women's coach through 2027 World Cup

While the search for a general secretary and men's coach continues, Canada Soccer has locked up women's coach Bev Priestman through the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The 37-year-old Priestman, who took over the Canadian women on Nov.

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