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Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) competes for control of the puck with New York Islanders’ Alexander Romanov (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. Miller is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II)

Canucks forward J.T. Miller out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Vancouver also acquire prospect Josh Bloom in exchange for defenceman Riley Stillman

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) competes for control of the puck with New York Islanders’ Alexander Romanov (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. Miller is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II)
Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis resigns, says change is needed

A bitter labour dispute has plagued both the women’s and men’s Canadian teams for months

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty prepares to make a pass during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Dallas. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Jake McCabe from Chicago, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, their latest big trade that comes in the aftermath of division-rival Tampa Bay making another pre-deadline splash.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Maple Leafs answer Lightning by making trade with Blackhawks

Toronto’s expected first-round clash with Tampa turning into an arms race

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty prepares to make a pass during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Dallas. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Jake McCabe from Chicago, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, their latest big trade that comes in the aftermath of division-rival Tampa Bay making another pre-deadline splash.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) plays against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL hockey game, Feb. 10, 2023, in Chicago. A handful of big moves have already been made well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Still plenty more are expected before Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Chychrun is likely to be traded with bidders lining up. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Beyond Kane, much uncertainty ahead of NHL trade deadline

As arms race escalates early in the east, hockey trade fans wonder what other shoes left to drop

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) plays against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL hockey game, Feb. 10, 2023, in Chicago. A handful of big moves have already been made well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Still plenty more are expected before Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Chychrun is likely to be traded with bidders lining up. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Jordin Tootoo. (File photo)

PODCAST: Jordin Tootoo the first Inuk player to play in the NHL

MOJ on Sports: Known for his advocacy work for Indigenous youth and mental health

Jordin Tootoo. (File photo)
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Canadian men down Kenya, move on in consolation play at Los Angeles Sevens

Men sitting in 14th place in overall HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings

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Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones celebrates after defeating Northern Ontario skip Krista McCarville, back right, in a playoff match to reach the final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Saturday, February 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Jennifer Jones on verge of Canadian women’s curling record

46-year-old could become first woman to win 7 Canadian women’s championships on Sunday

Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones celebrates after defeating Northern Ontario skip Krista McCarville, back right, in a playoff match to reach the final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Saturday, February 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
(Photo via The Canadian Press)
(Photo via The Canadian Press)
Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor reaches out to catch a pitch during the first day of spring training baseball workouts for Guardians pitchers and catchers in Goodyear, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MLB catchers wary of looming robo umps amid rules changes

Automated Ball-Strike System will receive its biggest experiment yet at Triple-A.

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor reaches out to catch a pitch during the first day of spring training baseball workouts for Guardians pitchers and catchers in Goodyear, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Diego Maffia put on a show in front of a sold-out crowd at the CARSA Performance Gym and scored 42 points on Feb. 11. He’s one of four Vikes basketballers to crack All-Star squads this season. (Courtesy APShutter.com)

Four Vikes basketball players earn All-Star nods

First-team All-Star Diego Maffia averaged more points per game than any men’s player in Canada

Diego Maffia put on a show in front of a sold-out crowd at the CARSA Performance Gym and scored 42 points on Feb. 11. He’s one of four Vikes basketballers to crack All-Star squads this season. (Courtesy APShutter.com)
Inclement weather has forced cancellation of the Westcoast Sooke 10K on Sunday. (Shutterstock)

Snowy weather forces cancellation of Sooke 10K

Region expected to get up to 15 centimetres of snow this weekend

Inclement weather has forced cancellation of the Westcoast Sooke 10K on Sunday. (Shutterstock)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans (9) makes a pass during second quarter CFL Eastern semi-final football action against the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

THE MOJ: Dane Evans move shows the Lions commited to winning in 2023

Former Hamilton starter to back up Vernon Adams Jr. giving the Leos an intriguing option

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans (9) makes a pass during second quarter CFL Eastern semi-final football action against the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Sergio Cordova, right, runs past head coach Vanni Sartini during the team’s practice in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, February 21, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

‘This could be the year we achieve something:’ ‘Caps confident ahead of new season

Vancouver Whitecaps aim to get off to a solid start this year, after finishing strong last season

Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Sergio Cordova, right, runs past head coach Vanni Sartini during the team’s practice in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, February 21, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Photo of runner Percy Williams seen July 28,1932. THE CANADIAN PRESS

Olympic gold medals won by B.C.’s Percy Williams replaced 43 years after theft

Williams took first place in the 100 and 200-metre races at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam

Photo of runner Percy Williams seen July 28,1932. THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Supreme Court of Canada is shrouded in fog in Ottawa, on Friday, Nov 4, 2022. Canada’s highest court has refused to hear an appeal from Glacier Media related to a ruling made during the sexual assault trial of former NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

High Court won’t hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

Glacier Media appealed trial judge approval of a defence application for details of media interview

The Supreme Court of Canada is shrouded in fog in Ottawa, on Friday, Nov 4, 2022. Canada’s highest court has refused to hear an appeal from Glacier Media related to a ruling made during the sexual assault trial of former NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Victoria’s Maddy Mathe, who turned 10 on Feb. 14, is the youngest member in her league axe-throwing and recently certified as an official with the World Axe Throwing League. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Victoria’s Maddy Mathe, who turned 10 on Feb. 14, is the youngest member in her league axe-throwing and recently certified as an official with the World Axe Throwing League. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Sooke Minor Hockey Association begins registration for the 2023-24 season in March. Involvement in hockey encourages personal growth in many ways, says association president Carrie Coleman. (Heather Grove photo)

Registration for Sooke Minor Hockey opens on March 1

Officials say personal growth and community benefits extend beyond the ice

Sooke Minor Hockey Association begins registration for the 2023-24 season in March. Involvement in hockey encourages personal growth in many ways, says association president Carrie Coleman. (Heather Grove photo)
Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) throws a stuffed salmon to fans as they celebrate the Kraken’s 4-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Kraken partner with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for groundbreaking jersey ad

‘Maybe someday a young Muckleshoot kid wears that jersey with that patch on it’

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) throws a stuffed salmon to fans as they celebrate the Kraken’s 4-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Team Wes Craig will be defending their BC Masters Curling title. (Malcolm Chalmers photo)
Team Wes Craig will be defending their BC Masters Curling title. (Malcolm Chalmers photo)
Major League Soccer has expanded its playoff format with two extra teams from each conference making the playoffs and an expanded first round featuring best-of-three series. Los Angeles FC players hoist the trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Union to win the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Marcio Jose Sanchez

Major League Soccer revamps and expands post-season format for 2023

Top 7 conference teams make playoffs, 8th and 9th will play wild-card match to join them

Major League Soccer has expanded its playoff format with two extra teams from each conference making the playoffs and an expanded first round featuring best-of-three series. Los Angeles FC players hoist the trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Union to win the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Marcio Jose Sanchez