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Canada women’s national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman pauses while responding to questions after an announcement, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Small gesture casts big shadow as Canadian players train ahead of U.S. showdown

Labour dispute tnsion at the forefront as women set to face top-ranked U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup

Canada women’s national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman pauses while responding to questions after an announcement, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A Hockey Canada logo is seen in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Federal audit finds Hockey Canada did not use public funds for legal settlements

Audit launched after reports that Hockey Canada had settled a $3.55 million sexual assault lawsuit

A Hockey Canada logo is seen in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed receivers Juwan Brescacin and Jake Wienke on Tuesday. Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Ciante Evans (0) tackles Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Juwan Brescacin (11) during second half CFL Eastern Conference final action in Toronto, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Harris on busy opening day of CFL free agency

B.C. signed quarterback Dominique Davis and offensive lineman Michael Couture

The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed receivers Juwan Brescacin and Jake Wienke on Tuesday. Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Ciante Evans (0) tackles Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Juwan Brescacin (11) during second half CFL Eastern Conference final action in Toronto, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Canada’s Sophie Schmidt (20) breaks away from New Zealand’s Ria Percival (2) during first half Celebration Tour soccer action in Montreal, Tuesday, October 26, 2021. An emotional Schmidt announced today she will retire from international football after this summer’s World Cup.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Canadian women frustrated, disheartened by ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer

‘This could be our most important fight that we ever have as national team players’

Canada’s Sophie Schmidt (20) breaks away from New Zealand’s Ria Percival (2) during first half Celebration Tour soccer action in Montreal, Tuesday, October 26, 2021. An emotional Schmidt announced today she will retire from international football after this summer’s World Cup.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Kadin Girdlestone, 17, of Crofton displays the hoodie that will be given out to all tournament players. Girdlestone is a member of the Cowichan Valley C1 team. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Island hockey tournament promises a memorable Family Day weekend ahead

Tribute paid to seven honourees gone too soon, but never forgotten

Kadin Girdlestone, 17, of Crofton displays the hoodie that will be given out to all tournament players. Girdlestone is a member of the Cowichan Valley C1 team. (Photo by Don Bodger)
West Kelowna’s Lynden Lakovic is one of four Moose Jaw Warriors players suspended indefinitely pending a WHL investigation. (@MJWARRIORS/Twitter)

Nephew of former NHLer from the Okanagan suspended from WHL indefinitely

Lynden Lakovic is one of four Moose Jaw Warriors players suspended, pending investigation

West Kelowna’s Lynden Lakovic is one of four Moose Jaw Warriors players suspended indefinitely pending a WHL investigation. (@MJWARRIORS/Twitter)
A tiger is depicted on the helmet of Italy’s Federica Brignone at the finish area of an alpine ski, women’s World Championships super G, in Meribel, France, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

Lack of Winter Olympic bids may lead to rotating fixed hosts

Vancouver among the spots being talked about as part of the rotation

A tiger is depicted on the helmet of Italy’s Federica Brignone at the finish area of an alpine ski, women’s World Championships super G, in Meribel, France, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)
NBC Sports NFL Analyst Chris Simms played the role of Nostradamus on the Northwest Tank Lines Super Bowl show. (courtesy Bob Marjanovich)

THE MOJ: the coach, the offensive line and why the Chiefs are champions

Credit Kansas City, but there will always be a ‘yeah, but’ tied to this Super Bowl

NBC Sports NFL Analyst Chris Simms played the role of Nostradamus on the Northwest Tank Lines Super Bowl show. (courtesy Bob Marjanovich)
Canada’s Connor Bedard carries the IIHF Championship Cup while celebrating winning over Czechia at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship gold medal game in Halifax on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Connor Bedard keeps packing arenas in Western Canada after his electrifying performance at the world junior men’s hockey championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Canada’s Connor Bedard carries the IIHF Championship Cup while celebrating winning over Czechia at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship gold medal game in Halifax on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Connor Bedard keeps packing arenas in Western Canada after his electrifying performance at the world junior men’s hockey championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

THE MOJ: Canucks predictably dwindling their way down to season’s end

Looking at the draft all fans have, as Tocchet’s record with the Canucks drops to a dismal 3-6

Canada’s Connor Bedard carries the IIHF Championship Cup while celebrating winning over Czechia at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship gold medal game in Halifax on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Connor Bedard keeps packing arenas in Western Canada after his electrifying performance at the world junior men’s hockey championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Canada’s Connor Bedard carries the IIHF Championship Cup while celebrating winning over Czechia at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship gold medal game in Halifax on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Connor Bedard keeps packing arenas in Western Canada after his electrifying performance at the world junior men’s hockey championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy while talking to Terry Bradshaw after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Super Bowl averages 113 million, 3rd most-watched in history

Fox was hoping the matchup of two top teams in the Super…

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy while talking to Terry Bradshaw after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Mario Cecchini speaks to the media during a CFL news conference, Monday, January 13, 2020 in Montreal. The CFL has taken over operating the Alouettes franchise. In a statement, the league added former Alouettes president Cecchini has been appointed interim president. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

CFL takes over ownership of Montreal Alouettes franchise

Announcement marks second time in roughly 4 years that the CFL has taken over operating the club

Mario Cecchini speaks to the media during a CFL news conference, Monday, January 13, 2020 in Montreal. The CFL has taken over operating the Alouettes franchise. In a statement, the league added former Alouettes president Cecchini has been appointed interim president. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
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. (Courtesy APShutter.com)

VIDEO: Diego Maffia scores Canada West season-high as UVic beats UBC at the buzzer

Dominick Oliveri hit the first game-winner of his career to secure the 94-92 overtime victory

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. (Courtesy APShutter.com)
Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge rises in the House of Commons during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. St-Onge says excellence needs to be redefined in the national sport policy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canadian sport can’t be all about medals, says sports minister St-Onge

‘We have to talk about the safety of athletes and their well-being as a whole’

Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge rises in the House of Commons during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. St-Onge says excellence needs to be redefined in the national sport policy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs down field against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kyzir White (43) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Kansas City Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl 57

Patrick Mahomes had issues with upper ankle injury midway through game

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs down field against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kyzir White (43) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Canada’s Darcy Sharpe competes during the men’s World Cup slopestyle snowboard event in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Canada’s Darcy Sharpe competes during the men’s World Cup slopestyle snowboard event in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Canada’s Darcy Sharpe competes during the men’s World Cup slopestyle snowboard event in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Canada’s Darcy Sharpe competes during the men’s World Cup slopestyle snowboard event in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Canadian team players prepare for a women’s international friendly soccer match against Argentina in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. As promised, the Canadian women’s soccer team return to training Sunday in Florida. But they did so reluctantly after Canada Soccer threatened legal action if they continued their job action. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Juan Carlos Toro del Rio
The Canadian team players prepare for a women’s international friendly soccer match against Argentina in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. As promised, the Canadian women’s soccer team return to training Sunday in Florida. But they did so reluctantly after Canada Soccer threatened legal action if they continued their job action. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Juan Carlos Toro del Rio
Canada’s Cameron Alexander celebrates after clinching the bronze medal in the alpine ski, men’s World Championship downhill, in Courchevel, France, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Cameron Alexander’s impressive result in his first world championship race was no surprise to teammate James Crawford. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Marco Trovati

B.C. skier Cam Alexander claims downhill bronze in impressive world championship debut

North Vancouver athlete finished 0.89 seconds behind the gold place winner

Canada’s Cameron Alexander celebrates after clinching the bronze medal in the alpine ski, men’s World Championship downhill, in Courchevel, France, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Cameron Alexander’s impressive result in his first world championship race was no surprise to teammate James Crawford. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Marco Trovati
Bob Marjanovich podcasting from Phoenix, the site of Super Bowl 57. (Nik Kowalski photo)

PODCAST: The ‘Best of’ Super Bowl 57 interviews – ‘The Moj’

MOJ on Sports: Guests include Joe Montana, Shaun Alexander and Steve Mariucci

Bob Marjanovich podcasting from Phoenix, the site of Super Bowl 57. (Nik Kowalski photo)
Bob Marjanovich with James Lofton, podcasting from Phoenix, the site of Super Bowl 57. (Nik Kowalski photo)

PODCAST: The ‘Moj’ from Super Bowl 57 in Phoenix – Day 4

MOJ on Sports: Guests include Steve Mariucci, Pat McAfee and Mitch Berger

Bob Marjanovich with James Lofton, podcasting from Phoenix, the site of Super Bowl 57. (Nik Kowalski photo)