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Kerri Einarson inches closer to playoff berth at Canadian curling trials
Kerri Einarson remained undefeated at the Canadian curling trials with a 9-7 win over Selena Sturmay on Tuesday morning in Halifax. Source link
McGill University's decision to cut 25 sports teams called 'unfortunate' by U Sports CEO
U Sports chief executive officer Pierre Arsenault says McGill University’s decision to cut 25 sports teams following the 2025-26 season is “unfortunate.” Source link
Vancouver Whitecaps to play in San Diego in MLS Western Conference final
Soccer fans will receive a refund for tickets they bought for a potential Major League Soccer playoff game at B.C. Place after San Diego FC defeated the Minnesota Loons 1-0 Monday night in the conference semifinals. Source link
Canadian Para cyclist Mel Pemble turns the page on Paralympic heartbreak with historic world title
Following a heartbreaking fourth-place finish at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Canadian Para cyclist Mel Pemble has bounced back with her best-ever showing at worlds as she sets her sights set on L.A. 2028. Source link
Nathaniel Mitchell back to guide Canada's men's basketball team for 2027 World Cup qualifiers
Nathaniel Mitchell will return as head coach of the Canadian men’s senior basketball team for the opening qualifying window of the 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup. Source link
Rangers deal ex-Blue Jay Marcus Semien to Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, cash
The Texas Rangers have traded Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash. Source link
Gushue, Dunstone improve to 3-0 at Canadian Olympic curling trials
Brad Gushue improved to 3-0 at the Canadian curling trials with a 5-3 win over John Epping in Monday’s opening draw in Halifax. Source link
Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player. Source link
Wings win WNBA draft lottery for 2nd consecutive season; Tempo to pick 6th or 7th
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery for the second consecutive season on Sunday night. The league is expanding to 15 teams this season with the addition of the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. The two teams will also pick sixth and seventh in the draft next April. Source link