Category Archives: Sports

Dodds wow at trampoline World Cup; Gavin wins silver, breaks Canadian records, blazes trail
KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre athletes competed for Canada at the Coimbra World Cup and GymFest last weekend in Coimbra, Portugal. Gavin Dodd won silver in the men's double-...
Pattison Media Jul 10, 2026 Gavin and Kristina Dodd (Image Credit: Submitted)

Bueckers, Wings defeat Tempo 108-95 at Bell Centre, set WNBA attendance record
MONTREAL - The WNBA's regular-season game attendance record was set Friday by a city that doesn't have a team. The 20,996 who showed up to Montreal's Bell Centre showed support for the women's pro bas...
The Canadian Press Jul 10, 2026

Kamloops Blazers discuss potential three-on-three OT rule change, schedule changes, air travel
KAMLOOPS - The WHL recently announced changes to its schedule and travel regulations that are designed to improve player experience, along with a potential rule change for three-on-three overtime. Kam...
Pattison Media Jul 10, 2026 Blazers GM and coach Shaun Clouston (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)

Lamine Yamal says France should fear Spain in their World Cup semifinal
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Lamine Yamal thinks France should be afraid of Spain with the European giants headed to a World Cup semifinal showdown on Tuesday. "I believe if France has to fear anyone, it ...
The Canadian Press Jul 10, 2026

It's England against Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals, with all eyes on Erling Haaland
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Everyone knows that England's master plan coming into the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling Haaland. As they would say i...
The Canadian Press Jul 10, 2026

Wembanyama, Spurs reportedly agree on five-year extension that could top $250 million
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up,...
The Canadian Press Jul 10, 2026

Canadian women start world sitting volleyball championship with win, men drop opener
HANGZHOU - The Canadian women's sitting volleyball team opened the world championship with a three-set win over Hungary on Friday. The Canadians swept the Hungarians 25-9, 25-11, 25-8. Canada's women ...
The Canadian Press Jul 10, 2026

Blue Jays acquire catcher Sprock from Twins in exchange for right-hander Nance
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired catcher Ryan Sprock from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-hander Tommy Nance and international signing bonus pool space. Sprock has played 67 gam...
The Canadian Press Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Mikel Merino is Spain's World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe. A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a substitute in injury time to b...
The Canadian Press Jul 10, 2026

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to miss All-Star Game, next mound start because of left knee irritation
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss next week's All-Star Game in Philadelphia because of continued irritation in his left knee. The Dodgers added that Ohtani would not make his scheduled ...
The Canadian Press Jul 10, 2026

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