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'Coming for that starting position': Goaltending competition underway at Blazers' training camp
KAMLOOPS - Kaeden Tate of Huntington Beach, Calif., is 6-foot-4 and entering his 17-year-old season with lofty goals. "Yeah, coming for that starting position, coming for Eddy's spot," Tate said with ...
Pattison Media Aug 28, 2026 KAEDEN TATE. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)

Canadian women's volleyball team sweeps Puerto Rico in Olympic qualifier opener
SANTO DOMINGO - Top-ranked Canada can punch its ticket to the Olympics on Saturday, following a victory over Puerto Rico on Friday in the opening match of the women's volleyball NORCECA Continental Qu...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026

Yamashita grabs share of TPC Boston lead days after runaway victory in Canada
NORTON, Mass. (AP) - Miyu Yamashita was back on top of an LPGA Tour leaderboard days after tying the tour's 72-hole scoring record in a nine-stroke victory in Canada. The diminutive Japanese star shot...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium, a day after city officials approved their part for the $2.3 billion ba...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026

Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years
DENVER (AP) - Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. The terms of the deal were ...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026
Defenseman Cale Makar signs the richest contract in NHL history, at eight years and $163.2 million with Colorado.
DENVER (AP) - Defenseman Cale Makar signs the richest contract in NHL history, at eight years and $163.2 million with Colorado. The Associated Press
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026

Montreal Roses aim to retake NSL's top spot in record-breaking game
MONTREAL - The Montreal Roses are expected to join an elite club this weekend. The Northern Super League team expects to have more than 15,500 fans in the stands when they take on the Halifax Tides at...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026

Stampeders turn to Love against Ticats with starting QB Adams out with head injury
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders will be without the services of starting quarterback Vernon Adam Jr. for the immediate future. Instead, Josh Love will make his first CFL start for the Stampeders (4-6...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026

Blue Jays recall right-hander Van Eyk from triple-A Buffalo before opener against M's
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays recalled pitcher CJ Van Eyk from triple-A Buffalo on Friday and designated fellow right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment. Van Eyk was available for the ope...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026

Canadians Andreescu, Draxl fall in final round of U.S. Open qualifying
NEW YORK - No Canadians will enter the singles draws at the U.S. Open through the qualifying tournament after Bianca Andreescu and Liam Draxl lost in final round action Friday. Andreescu fell 2-6, 6-3...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2026

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