Category Archives: Sports
Kamloops, Merritt, Cache Creek, Salmon Arm golfers to compete in PGA Scramble National Final
KAMLOOPS - Marlena Anderson of Merritt leads the way for this scramble quartet. "Marlena's our leadoff and she always finds the fairway for us and gives us free reign to hit those bombs," said Luke Gh...
Oct 2, 2026 National finalists (Image Credit: Submitted)
Arizona State asks former state chief justice to lead independent review of Canadian hockey player's collapse
Arizona State has asked a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court to lead an independent review of the collapse of hockey player Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout in August. Scott Bal...
Oct 2, 2026
Blazers to face Rockets for first time since first-round sweep
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers' veteran defenceman Isa Guram has not forgotten what happened in the 2026 WHL playoffs. The Kelowna Rockets swept the Blazers in four straight games in the opening round."Y...
Oct 2, 2026 Isa Guram (left) and Ty Bonkowski. (Image Credit: Tay Nguyen)
Veteran linebacker Adarius Pickett enjoying another stellar campaign with Argos
TORONTO - There's something about playing with the Toronto Argonauts that agrees with Adarius Pickett. The five-foot-11, 195-pound linebacker leads the CFL in defensive tackles (92), total tackles (10...
Oct 2, 2026
Philpot closes in on Canadian receiving record as Alouettes host Bombers
MONTREAL - Tyson Philpot always imagined himself starring in the CFL, back when he and his twin brother, Jalen, traded tackles in the family backyard. "Vivid memories of a white stripe on the football...
Oct 2, 2026
‘I think it’s coaching’: Babcock takes blame for Oilers’ defensive struggles
EDMONTON - Scoring goals is not a problem for the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers. Keeping the puck out of their net is another matter, despite new coach Mike Babcock stressing defence throughout t...
Oct 2, 2026
Raptors coach Rajakovic leaves the door open a crack for Leonard to play against Heat
QUBEC - The Toronto Raptors held their final practice at Laval University on Friday before opening their pre-season against the Miami Heat. The question is: will returning Raptor Kawhi Leonard play Sa...
Oct 2, 2026
Ruck, Knox add to Canada's medal haul at Swimming World Cup
BAKU - Canadians Taylor Ruck and Finlay Knox added to the country's medal haul Friday at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup. Ruck, a four-time Olympic medallist from Kelowna, B.C., won silver in th...
Oct 2, 2026
Veteran defender Gilles to miss Canada friendlies against Denmark with injury
Veteran Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles will miss a pair of upcoming women's soccer friendlies against Denmark after suffering a muscle injury with Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old Olympic champion has...
Oct 2, 2026
No Canadians elected to world hockey governing body; Turkey, New Zealand represented
No Canadians have been elected to the International Ice Hockey Federation's council, a surprising result for a nation considered one of the sport's powerhouses. Hockey Canada president and chief execu...
Oct 2, 2026
