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Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports

Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women’s sports.
Police say YouTuber caught speeding on Vancouver Island loses car for a week

Police say YouTuber caught speeding on Vancouver Island loses car for a week

LANTZVILLE, B.C. — Mounties on Vancouver Island say a man who described himself as a YouTube influencer had his vehicle impounded and was fined $368 for speeding.
Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks drops into elimination round at Lexus Pipe Pro

Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks drops into elimination round at Lexus Pipe Pro

PUPUKEA — Canadian surfer Erin Brooks finished third Wednesday in her opening heat of the Lexus Pipe Pro, forcing the teenager to progress via the elimination round.
CPL champion Cavalry FC ready for CONCACAF Champions Cup challenge in Mexico's Pumas

CPL champion Cavalry FC ready for CONCACAF Champions Cup challenge in Mexico's Pumas

Cavalry FC coach and general manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. concedes the Canadian Premier League champions will have to punch above their weight against Mexico's Pumas UNAM in CONCACAF Champions Cup play Thursday.
Don't take out anger at Trump by booing U.S. peewee hockey players: Quebec officials

Don't take out anger at Trump by booing U.S. peewee hockey players: Quebec officials

MONTREAL — Quebec City officials are urging the public not to boo the preteen American hockey players who will be in town for a prestigious international peewee tournament that begins next week.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for upper-body injury

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for upper-body injury

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for an upper-body injury.
Luge world championships an Olympic 'dress rehearsal' for young Canadian team

Luge world championships an Olympic 'dress rehearsal' for young Canadian team

WHISTLER, B.C. — It's been nearly 15 years since Caitlin Nash stood on the sidelines, watching wide-eyed as luge sleds flew by at stunning speeds, all in pursuit of Olympic glory.
Canadian women's under-20 rugby team to play two games against Ireland in May

Canadian women's under-20 rugby team to play two games against Ireland in May

Canada's under-20 women's rugby team will face its Irish counterpart in Dublin in May.
Veteran linebacker Pickett says he's ahead of schedule in off-season injury recovery

Veteran linebacker Pickett says he's ahead of schedule in off-season injury recovery

Adarius Pickett has started taking significant steps forward in his preparation for the 2025 CFL season. The veteran linebacker started sprinting this week as part of his off-season workouts.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime loses in Rotterdam, retires from play after second set

Canada's Auger-Aliassime loses in Rotterdam, retires from play after second set

ROTTERDAM — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his first-round match against Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori at the ABN Amro Open on Wednesday due to a toe injury.