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Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year

A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win The Canadian Press male athlete of the award in 2024. Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg earned the honour for his golden performance at the Paris Olympics.

Canadian defender Shannon Woeller 1st player to sign with NSL's Vancouver Rise

The Vancouver Rise have signed Canadian defender Shannon Woeller as the first player in club history. The National Super League team announced the deal Monday.

Return to B.C. a 'full-circle' moment for new Lions' head coach Buck Pierce

Buck Pierce appeared in 94 games over two stints with the B.C. Lions. In his career as a quarterback, he also played with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

B.C. Lions fire head coach and co-GM Rick Campbell as part of sweeping changes

The B.C. Lions have fired head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell, promoting Ryan Rigmaiden to GM and naming Neil McEvoy vice-president of football operations.

Ultra-competitive wide receiver Kenny Lawler looking to grab 3rd championship with Bombers

Veteran wide receiver Kenny Lawler's insatiable drive to win is fuelling the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they prepare to face the Toronto Argonauts in the Grey Cup on Sunday.

Veteran QB Zach Collaros leading 'special' Blue Bombers team into Grey Cup

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will face the Toronto Argonauts in a battle for the championship title Sunday. And Zach Collaros, the 36-year-old quarterback from Steubenville, Ohio, will be making his sixth Grey Cup appearance and is looking to collect his fourth ring.

Oilers' struggling power play ignites in 7-3 win over Vancouver

The Edmonton Oilers may have found the break they were looking for. After struggling through the first month of the NHL season, the Oilers trounced the Vancouver Canucks 7-3 on Saturday.

Vancouver Whitecaps keep playoff drive alive with 3-0 win over LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps beat LAFC 3-0 on Sunday to level their MLS first-round playoff series at a game apiece. 

Homegrown Vancouver Canucks player Arshdeep Bains nets 1st NHL goal

Bains — who hails from the Vancouver suburb of Surrey — said his mom and dad were in the stands to see his milestone night as he scored the winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Christine Sinclair scores in final hometown game in Vancouver

Isabella D'Aquila scored twice, but Christine Sinclair was the star of the show Tuesday as her Portland Thorns blanked the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite FC 6-0 in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.