Canadian women's hockey team hosts United States at Edmonton's Rogers Place on Dec. 10 and Dec. 13 in the third and fourth games of the Rivalry Series.

Toronto sailor Melodie Schaffer takes on Globe40 around-the-world sailing race a second time after pirate scare in the first. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, photo courtesy of Melodie Schaffer. #sailing shorturl.at/oTfwO

Canadian women's hockey team hopes PWHL changes to Olympic prep yield repeat gold medal in 2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social story, Jeff McIntosh photos. #hockey #pwhl @phwl.bsky.social shorturl.at/3bWz1

Connor McDavid gets that Olympic feeling at Hockey Canada's 2026 orientation camp. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, Jeff McIntosh photo. #hockey shorturl.at/Wy8Q4

Everybody into the pool, until here isn't one. Finding next Summer McIntosh and keeping Canadians safe in the water on a collision course with Canada's aging municipal and university pools. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, Darryl Dyck photo. #swimming shorturl.at/kMPoA

The National Bank Open gets underway this weekend. A record eight Canadian women in the main draw, including Vancouver’s Rebecca Marino. www.cbc.ca/sports/tenni...

Calls for #hockey culture change continue after judge's acquittal of players. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo. tinyurl.com/ydta4uya

Intro of 50-metre backstroke to L.A. in 2028 in Kylie Masse's wheelhouse, but Canada's backstroke big-gamer not committing yet to a fourth Olympic Games. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Christinne Muschi photo. #swimming #AQUASingapore25 shorturl.at/QFsvg

Calgary Stampeders rookie wide receiver Damien Alford on a #CFL touchdown tear heading into tonight's game against the Montreal Alouettes. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Darryl Dyck photo. shorturl.at/EhgIK

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Women's ranch bronc gains ground in rodeo. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photos. shorturl.at/9MhqA

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IIHF will now share "development" money that rewarded top teams at men's world hockey championship with women based on international tournament results. Worth $9 million Swiss francs, or $15 million Cdn in 2025. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @apnews.com sports photo. shorturl.at/5OJMt

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Canadian women's hockey team opens defence of Olympic gold medal Feb. 5 versus Finland, followed by Switzerland on Feb. 7, Czechia on Feb. 9 and the United States on Feb. 10 in Group A in Milan, Italy.

Comeback kings Oilers want to try frontrunning in a game to avoid Stanley Cup elimination. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social #NHL shorturl.at/MT7Kv

Game 5

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Calgary Stampeders hitch quarterback wagon to "Big Play VA" Vernon Adams Jr. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo @calgarystampeders.bsky.social #CFL shorturl.at/QFoVk

Feelings come "roaring back" for CFL quarterback icon Doug Flutie at @calgarystampeders.bsky.social 80th anniversary celebration game. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report @apnews.com photo. #CFL shorturl.at/JIF6C

IT’S KNIGHT TIME, SEATTLE! 😎 2025 PWHL Points co-leader, four-time Olympic Medalist and ten-time World Champion Hilary Knight has signed a one-year Standard Player Agreement. 📰 bit.ly/4jE2h…

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Olympic champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden the latest in a run of people to oversee sport in Canada. The MP aims to keep sport front and centre in the new federal government. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, Justin Tang photo. shorturl.at/UdvMJ

First two games of next women's hockey Rivalry Series will be Nov. 6 in Cleveland and Nov. 8 in Buffalo. Canada to host final two games in December, USA Hockey says. Shorter series likely due to Olympic prep, PWHL schedule. @thepwhl.com

Since March, I’ve written 75 stories on the fall of Hudson’s Bay and yet the closure of its stores today still feels surreal. If you’ve missed any of my coverage, find it all here: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/search/?tncm...

Tony Hawk, Mark McMorris attend opening of expanded Smithers Skate Park. Northern B.C. community raised $1.8 million for project on Yellowhead Highway. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Erica Chan photo. #CanadaSkateboard #smithersskatepark shorturl.at/Oao2v

Shared history, quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., receiver Dominique Rhymes reunite as Calgary Stampeders. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, Jeff McIntosh photo. @calgarystampeders.bsky.social shorturl.at/ZsIYa

From scorer to bruiser, Oilers' winger Zach Hyman leads the NHL post-season in hits. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @apnews.com Mark J. Terrill photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/ZCHUG

"Yes, we can play defence." Edmonton Oilers post third shutout in four playoff games, blank Dallas Stars 3-0 in Game 2 of NHL's Western Conference final. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @apnews.com LM Otero photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/QUKdK

Oilers' defenceman Troy Stecher understands Mark Scheifele's pain. My @cdnpress.bsky.social Oilers notebook, Jason Franson photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/lvoVa

Game 2

Oilers reset for Game 2 after one that got away. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @apnews.com LM Otero photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/rpuW1

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says D Mattias Ekholm won’t play in Friday’s Game 2 versus Stars. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social

The Edmonton Oilers were in control of the Western Conference opener against the Dallas Stars, until suddenly they weren't. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, LM Otero @apnews.com photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/Z3IhE

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Cody Ceci on the other on the other side now. Dallas Stars defenceman reached Stanley Cup final with Edmonton Oilers last year. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports Oilers notebook. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/Yc3Jh

Oilers D Mattias Ekholm takes pre-game skate in Dallas ahead of Game 1. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social

"What outside noise?" @edmontonoilers.bsky.social goalie Stuart Skinner says he was ready to be Edmonton's starter again in the playoffs. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @apnews.com Adam Hunger photo. shorturl.at/fjEnJ

Edmonton Oilers take 3-1 series lead back to Las Vegas with 3-0 win over Golden Knights. 23-save shutout for Stuart Skinner. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social

Game 4

Vegas captain Mark Stone will play Game 4, Oilers changes: F Kasperi Kapanen in for Viktor Arvidsson, defenceman Troy Stecher in for Ty Emberson. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone participates in pre-game skate. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social

Edmonton Oilers have work to do to maintain advantage in playoff series against Vegas Golden Knights. Oilers lead 2-1 heading into tonight's Game 4. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/bl2Pi

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says goaltender Calvin Pickard still day to day and will not play in Game 4. Stuart Skinner remains starter.

Edmonton Oilers bit by an own-goal buzzer beater in Game 3 of series against Vegas Golden Knights. Still lead 2-1. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/HB19e

Golden Knights say Mark Stone won't return to tonight's game. He took a Corey Perry knee to the head in the first period.

Game 3

Stuart Skinner replaces injured Calvin Pickard for Game 3 of Oilers-Golden Knights series. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @apnews.com Mark Terrill photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social shorturl.at/ptrrP