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Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026

Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026

EDMONTON — The CPKC Women's Open is returning to Edmonton next year. Royal Mayfair Golf Club was named the host of the 2026 women's national championship by Golf Canada on Wednesday.
Groenvold, ski cross medallist at Vancouver Olympics, dies after lightning strike

Groenvold, ski cross medallist at Vancouver Olympics, dies after lightning strike

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, assistant and executive dies at 77

Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, assistant and executive dies at 77

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas, who went on to have a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive, has died from cancer. He was 77.
CFL reinstates veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon after gambling suspension

CFL reinstates veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon after gambling suspension

TORONTO — Shawn Lemon can resume his CFL career. The CFL reinstated the veteran defensive lineman with conditions Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens sign local forward Joe Veleno to one-year contract

Montreal Canadiens sign local forward Joe Veleno to one-year contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Joe Veleno to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The 25-year-old from Montreal had eight goals and nine assists in 74 games last season with Detroit and Chicago.
Syla Swords powers Canada past South Korea into U19 FIBA World Cup quarters

Syla Swords powers Canada past South Korea into U19 FIBA World Cup quarters

BRNO — Syla Swords scored 15 points to lead Canada past South Korea 70-58 Wednesday in the Round of 16 at the Under-19 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber's 3 homers in All-Star Game's first tiebreaking swing-off lift NL over AL

Kyle Schwarber's 3 homers in All-Star Game's first tiebreaking swing-off lift NL over AL

ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber was nervous. He had played in Game 7 of the World Series, homered for the United States in the World Baseball Classic. But he had never walked up to the plate in an All-Star Game swing-off. No one had.
Jays stars soak up MLB All-Star Game history; Freeman feels the love from Atlanta

Jays stars soak up MLB All-Star Game history; Freeman feels the love from Atlanta

ATLANTA — Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Junior and Alejandro Kirk were a part of Major League Baseball All-Star Game history on Tuesday night at Truist Park.
U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler's navy sails into Victoria for visit

U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler's navy sails into Victoria for visit

VICTORIA — When Deleon Guerrero last visited Victoria in 2023, he arrived by car as part of a family road trip from Oregon. On Tuesday, he sailed into Victoria as a Cadet on board the U.S.
Schwarber's 3 homers in All-Star Game's tiebreaking swing-off lifts NL over AL

Schwarber's 3 homers in All-Star Game's tiebreaking swing-off lifts NL over AL

ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit on Tuesday night.
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