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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)
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
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)

VIDEO: B.C. kid among the World Axe Throwing League’s youngest officials

View Royal student eyes up her next target – knives

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)
Maddie Galik competes in her sprint quarter final at the second event in the Teck BC Cup series at Revelstoke. Photo contributed

Strathcona Nordics unintimidated by technical Revelstoke course

Come away with seven podium finishes

  • Feb 23, 2023
Maddie Galik competes in her sprint quarter final at the second event in the Teck BC Cup series at Revelstoke. Photo contributed
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
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)
Shae Roth with a Bates Beach winter spring. Dave Fife photo

Cold weather fishing for salmon and trout in February

By Don Daniels It would be nice to think that the snow…

  • Feb 22, 2023
Shae Roth with a Bates Beach winter spring. Dave Fife photo
Team Wes Craig will be defending their BC Masters Curling title. (Malcolm Chalmers photo)

Parksville club set to host BC Masters Curling Championships

Team Shantz hopes to defend title

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
The Campbell River Orca’s U14 girls’ soccer team participated in the B Cup Island Final in Victoria on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Photo contributed

Island final appearance caps season of growth for U14 girls Orcas

The Campbell River Orca’s U14 girls’ soccer team participated in the B…

  • Feb 21, 2023
The Campbell River Orca’s U14 girls’ soccer team participated in the B Cup Island Final in Victoria on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Photo contributed
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addresses the media during an NFL football news conference at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., in this Jan. 23, 2020, file photo. Bieniemy has become the cause celebre when it comes to minority assistants who have been denied the opportunity to become head coaches in the NFL. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

THE MOJ: Case of Eric Bieniemy drawing eyes to the NFL’s lack of black head coaches

In a league where more than 60% of players are black less than 10% of teams have black head coaches

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addresses the media during an NFL football news conference at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., in this Jan. 23, 2020, file photo. Bieniemy has become the cause celebre when it comes to minority assistants who have been denied the opportunity to become head coaches in the NFL. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
A pedestrian shields themselves from rain and wind during a rainfall warning in Halifax on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The East Coast’s whipsaws between freeze and thaw has complicated life for the Canada Winter Games, as athletes and organizations adapt to what climate scientists say is the new reality of less snow.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Organizers, athletes adapt to warming climate before and during Canada Winter Games

Changing weather makes maintaining ice and snow difficult

A pedestrian shields themselves from rain and wind during a rainfall warning in Halifax on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The East Coast’s whipsaws between freeze and thaw has complicated life for the Canada Winter Games, as athletes and organizations adapt to what climate scientists say is the new reality of less snow.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge rises during Question Period, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Ottawa. St-Onge is calling on her provincial and territorial colleagues to have independent bodies to handle harassment complaints from athletes by the end of this year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Harassment in sports: Provinces asked for investigative systems by end of 2023

Only Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have mechanisms in place so far

Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge rises during Question Period, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Ottawa. St-Onge is calling on her provincial and territorial colleagues to have independent bodies to handle harassment complaints from athletes by the end of this year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
From left, second placed Canada’s Valérie Maltais, first placed Japan’s Momoka Horikawa and third placed Canada’s Ivanie Blondin celebrates at the end of the Mass Start Final Women event of the World Cup Speed Skating in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Piotr Hawałej

Canada’s Maltais, Blondin take silver, bronze in mass start at speedskating World Cup

Having 2 people on the podium a first for Canada in the event

From left, second placed Canada’s Valérie Maltais, first placed Japan’s Momoka Horikawa and third placed Canada’s Ivanie Blondin celebrates at the end of the Mass Start Final Women event of the World Cup Speed Skating in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Piotr Hawałej
IOC (International Olympic Committee) President Thomas Bach, right, stands in the finish area of the alpine ski, men’s World Championship downhill, in Courchevel, France, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

Nations call on Olympic Committee to clarify ‘neutrality’ before letting Russia back in

More than 30 nations penned letter to IOC Monday

IOC (International Olympic Committee) President Thomas Bach, right, stands in the finish area of the alpine ski, men’s World Championship downhill, in Courchevel, France, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)
Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan (1) grabs the ball as she stops a shot by Brazil during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer match Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Brazil defender Kathellen (3) leaps over Sheridan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Zaleski

Canadian women bounce back from U.S. loss with 2-0 win over Brazil at SheBelieves Cup

Canada will face Japan on Wednesday

Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan (1) grabs the ball as she stops a shot by Brazil during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer match Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Brazil defender Kathellen (3) leaps over Sheridan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Zaleski
Team Wild Card 3 skip Meghan Walter calls out to the sweepers while playing Manitoba at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Wild cards a wild ride to Canadian women’s curling championship

3 wild card spots offer a final way in for teams that don’t win provincially or territorially

Team Wild Card 3 skip Meghan Walter calls out to the sweepers while playing Manitoba at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Jeremy Roenick (right) battles for position with Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Pierre Hedin (left) in Toronto on Saturday January 17, 2004. (CP PHOTO/Frank Gunn)

PODCAST: Jeremy Roenick scored more than 500 goals in the NHL

MOJ on Sports: Gordie Howe made lasting impression on a young Roenick

Jeremy Roenick (right) battles for position with Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Pierre Hedin (left) in Toronto on Saturday January 17, 2004. (CP PHOTO/Frank Gunn)