National Sports

Vancouver Rise FC hires Denmark's Heiner-Moller as head coach

VANCOUVER — Anja Heiner-Moller has made a conscious habit of saying yes to opportunities over her long soccer career.

Nov 21, 2024 1:42 PM Read more >

Leading scorer Martinez a free agent after CF Montreal declines option

MONTREAL — CF Montréal will not exercise the contract options of nine players including leading scorer Josef Martinez, the Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.

Nov 21, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

CPL's York United FC promotes assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach

TORONTO — After scouring resumes from home and abroad, York United FC opted to promote from within by elevating assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach.

Nov 21, 2024 1:25 PM Read more >

Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season

Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening early thanks to dumps of fresh powder.

Nov 21, 2024 12:44 PM Read more >

Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding player of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday at 33.

Nov 21, 2024 12:22 PM Read more >

Pep Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Manchester City

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at Manchester City, the club announced Thursday.

Nov 21, 2024 12:12 PM Read more >

Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies

Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada's upcoming women's friendlies against Iceland and South Korea.

Nov 21, 2024 12:06 PM Read more >

Montreal Victoire coach Cheverie undecided on PWHL's 'No Escape Rule'

MONTREAL — Since its inception, the Professional Women's Hockey League has sought to break new ground with innovative rules.

Nov 21, 2024 11:41 AM Read more >

Montreal Alouettes sign kicker Jose Maltos to two-year contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed global kicker Jose Maltos to a two-year contract through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Thursday.

Nov 21, 2024 9:34 AM Read more >

Blue Bombers re-sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo for 2025 season

WINNIPEG — Veteran kicker Sergio Castillo will be back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers next season after signing a one-year deal with the CFL club Thursday. Castillo connected on 79.

Nov 21, 2024 9:31 AM Read more >