Flames sign Mikael Backlund to 2-year extension, name him captain
The Calgary Flames have signed centre Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension and named him the 21st captain in franchise history.
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Success of women's soccer in Canada depends on next gen as much as reigning Olympic champs
As I sat in the press box during the Canada-Jamaica women's soccer match on Tuesday night, I could hear the cheers from the crowd beneath me. There were shrieks from young girls and thumping of feet on the stands.
Trail Blazers trade star guard Damian Lillard to Bucks in blockbuster 3-team deal: reports
Damian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday, a deal that ends his 11-year run with the Trail Blazers and a three-month saga surrounding his wish to be moved elsewhere in hopes of winning an NBA title.
Flames' Chris Snow, who publicly battled ALS, suffers 'catastrophic' brain injury
The wife of Chris Snow says the Calgary Flames assistant general manager has suffered a "catastrophic" brain injury after going into cardiac arrest and is not expected to recover.
Hamilton's Alena Sharp leads Canada's golf team for Santiago Pan American Games
Hamilton's Alena Sharp headlines Golf Canada's team for the upcoming Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
Poland indicates interest in hosting 2036 Summer Olympics
Poland will tell the International Olympic Committee it wants to host the 2036 Summer Games, state president Andrzej Duda said Wednesday.
Calgary Stampeders unveil new logo for Truth and Reconciliation day
The Calgary Stampeders will observe Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a brand new logo designed by several local indigenous artists.
Tween Girls' Hockey League cancels 2023-24 season, blames lack of city ice time
A tween girls' hockey league launched by a Toronto mother has cancelled its 2023-24 season, she says, because the group couldn't get access to workable, weeknight ice time nearby in North York.