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‘Looking likely’ Max Scherzer will pitch for Vancouver Canadians

Legendary pitcher and current Toronto Blue Jay Max Scherzer is “looking likely” to make a start for the Vancouver Canadians Friday, according to the team.

Algeria coach will go up against his former team Switzerland in the World Cup knockout round

Swiss forward Breel Embolo credits Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic with raising up Switzerland’s national team during his seven years at the helm.

Canada's historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants' business boost

The head of B.C.’s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada’s historic run in the World Cup has led to a boom for many Vancouver businesses, as the team’s journey into the round of 16 extends their tournament by at least six more days.

Surrey, B.C., to build 10,000-seat arena to host WHL's Vancouver Giants

The Metro Vancouver city of Surrey has announced it is going ahead with the development of a 10,000-seat arena that will become the new home of the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants when it’s complete.

Canadiens trade veteran forward Brendan Gallagher to Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations, the NHL club announced Monday.

Struggling Lions sack special teams co-ordinator McDiarmid

The winless B.C. Lions have sacked special teams co-ordinator Cory McDiarmid.

Vancouver World Cup watch parties packed as Canada continues historic World Cup run

The massive crowd at Vancouver’s FIFA Fan Festival erupted after Canada defeated South Africa Sunday—the team once again making World Cup history as delighted fans decked out in red and white cheered on the squad.

‘I was pretty stressed’: Pittsburgh Penguins keep B.C.-born Ruck twins together at NHL draft

The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Liam Ruck in the first round on Friday, later taking his twin brother Markus in the second round to keep the brothers together.

Rookie receiver Cenacle hopes to make a difference as Lions face Stamps in Kelowna

With the Lions’ receiving corps banged up by injuries, rookie Nick Cenacle hopes to step up and help make a difference when the B.C. hosts the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday in Kelowna, B.C.

Canucks’ Malhotra in dark on team’s draft list, focuses on prospect son

If the Vancouver Canucks use the third overall pick in Friday’s National Hockey League draft to select Caleb Malhotra, his father, Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra will find out at the same time as everybody else.

FIFA World Cup: Canada loses to Switzerland, finishing 2nd in Group B

Canada will next take on the runner-up from Group A in the Round of 32 in Los Angeles on June 28.

Steve Nash encourages Canada ahead of World Cup match against Switzerland

Ahead of Canada’s group-stage finale at the World Cup, the team got a bit of encouragement from a Canadian sporting hero.

Egypt’s World Cup team denied flight to Seattle ahead of final group match: report

Ahead of their final group match on Friday against Iran, the Egyptian World Cup team’s plan to fly directly from Vancouver to Seattle was declined by local security officials, the club said.

Egyptian soccer legend spotted celebrating with fans in Vancouver streets following historic win

Following Egypt’s historic 3-1 victory against New Zealand on Sunday night at BC Place, Egyptian soccer star Mohamed Salah was found celebrating with fans in the streets of Vancouver.

Egypt fans rejoice in Vancouver after historic World Cup 3-1 win against New Zealand

Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup victory in Vancouver on Sunday, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in what fan Ahmed Khalil called a “dream come true.”