Sports

Wally Buono a finalist for CFL Coach of the Year

Wally Buono a finalist for CFL Coach of the Year

By Jeff Paterson | February 9, 2012
The former B.C. Lions coach is up against Winnipeg’s Paul LaPolice and Edmonton’s Kavis Reed.
Canucks captain Henrik Sedin possibly injured; Ironman streak in jeopardy?

Canucks captain Henrik Sedin possibly injured; Ironman streak in jeopardy?

By Jeff Paterson | February 8, 2012
After the Vancouver Canucks captain blocked a shot with his right foot during Wednesday night's game against Nashville, he checked in at a local hospital.
comments Comments (1)
Former England defender Graeme Le Saux on support for gay players in soccer: âI donât think itâs thereâ

Former England defender Graeme Le Saux on support for gay players in soccer: “I don’t think it’s there”

By Matthew Burrows | February 7, 2012
A former England international defender and long-time Premier League player has concluded that, even today, there are insufficient supports for gay soccer players to come out without fearing for their safety and their careers.
Photos: Son-uva Digger crushes to double win at Monster Jam in Vancouver

Photos: Son-uva Digger crushes to double win at Monster Jam in Vancouver

By Staff | February 6, 2012
B.C. Place Stadium was home to some big-time monster-truck action.
Gay curling teams duke it out in Vancouver for national championships and Pac Rim Cup

Gay curling teams duke it out in Vancouver for national championships and Pac Rim Cup

By Craig Takeuchi | February 3, 2012
Gay women and men from across Canada are congregating in Vancouver this weekend—with brooms.
Veteran kicker Paul McCallum returns to B.C. Lions den

Veteran kicker Paul McCallum returns to B.C. Lions den

By Jeff Paterson | February 3, 2012
The B.C. Lions have re-signed 42-year-old placekicker/punter Paul McCallum, who seems to be getting better with age.
Vancouver Canucks' Cody Hodgson named NHL Rookie of the Month

Vancouver Canucks' Cody Hodgson named NHL Rookie of the Month

By Jeff Paterson | February 2, 2012
Fresh off a month that included his first appearance at the National Hockey League's All-Star weekend, Vancouver Canucks centre Cody Hodgson has been named rookie of the month for January.
Niedermayer, BrindâAmour head BC Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2012

Niedermayer, Brind’Amour head BC Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2012

By Jeff Paterson | January 31, 2012
Cranbrook’s Scott Niedermayer is the only Canadian to win the Stanley Cup, World Cup, Memorial Cup, World Championship, World Junior Championship, and Olympic gold medal.
Photos: USA destroys Canada 4-0 to win CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Vancouver

Photos: USA destroys Canada 4-0 to win CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Vancouver

By Staff | January 30, 2012
It wasn't the result most of the 25,427 in attendance at B.C. Place Stadium were hoping to see.
Photos: Canada beats Mexico 3-1 in semifinal of CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Photos: Canada beats Mexico 3-1 in semifinal of CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

By Staff | January 28, 2012
At B.C. Place in Vancouver, 22,954 people watched Canada defeat Mexico in the semifinal by a score of 3-1.
Summer cycling race returns to Gastown with Gastown Grand Prix

Summer cycling race returns to Gastown with Gastown Grand Prix

By Jeff Paterson | January 27, 2012
The crowd-pleasing Tour de Gastown ended in 2008, but a new sponsor is bringing professional cycling back to Gastown this summer.
comments Comments (1)

Straight sports columnist wins radio award

By Staff | January 27, 2012
The awards pay tribute to outstanding work in sports journalism and broadcasting in Vancouver
Vancouver teen tennis star Filip Peliwo into Junior Australian Open final

Vancouver teen tennis star Filip Peliwo into Junior Australian Open final

By Jeff Paterson | January 27, 2012
The 17-year-old will play the biggest match of his career when he faces Australia's Luke Saville for the junior boy's title tonight.
Olympic soccer berth on the line as Canada's women in do-or-die semifinal against Mexico Friday

Olympic soccer berth on the line as Canada's women in do-or-die semifinal against Mexico Friday

By Martin Dunphy | January 26, 2012
Canada’s women’s soccer team is exactly where everyone thought it would be after its first three games
Photos: U.S. shuts out Mexico 4-0 at CONCACAF soccer tournament in Vancouver

Photos: U.S. shuts out Mexico 4-0 at CONCACAF soccer tournament in Vancouver

By Staff | January 25, 2012
The result means Canada will face Mexico in the semifinals and the U.S. will do battle with Costa Rica.