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‘Reckless’ move to go ahead with Tokyo Games, UVic scholar says

‘Reckless’ move to go ahead with Tokyo Games, UVic scholar says

A University of Victoria ­associate professor who teaches a course on the history of the modern Olympic Games is c­alling the decision to go ahead with the Tokyo Olympics ­“reckless.

Pacific FC rallies to beat Atletico Ottawa

Pacific FC overcame a calamitous defensive collapse in the first 15 minutes, allowing two goals, before rallying for a 4-2 Canadian Premier League victory Wednesday night over Atlético Ottawa in the Winnipeg bubble at IG Stadium.
CAN Fund helps Island Olympians chase their dreams in Tokyo

CAN Fund helps Island Olympians chase their dreams in Tokyo

Far from being pampered by taxpayers, as some wrongfully assume, most Canadian Olympians do not lead lavish lifestyles while training.
Bucks' 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis

Bucks' 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O’Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other and there was a cigar on the table in front of him.
Pacific FC head coach Kah suspended for game against Ottawa

Pacific FC head coach Kah suspended for game against Ottawa

Pacific FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah will not be on the bench for tonight’s Canadian Premier League game against Atlético Ottawa after drawing a one-game suspension for being assessed two yellow cards in the previous 2-1 loss to Forge FC on Saturday in
Canadian artistic swim team inspires next generation during pre-Olympic camp in Saanich

Canadian artistic swim team inspires next generation during pre-Olympic camp in Saanich

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics is Friday but the Canadian artistic (formerly known as synchronized) swim team is across the Pacific at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Since artistic swimming is not until the final week of the Games from Aug.
Pacific FC to play Vancouver Whitecaps in opening round of Canadian Championship

Pacific FC to play Vancouver Whitecaps in opening round of Canadian Championship

It is the dream provincial ­match-up Pacific FC has always coveted. Now the Canadian ­Premier League club will get it.
UVic grad chosen to carry flag for Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

UVic grad chosen to carry flag for Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

A University of Victoria graduate will be one of two Canadian flagbearers on Friday for the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Cycling latest sport to receive 94 Forward funding support

Cycling latest sport to receive 94 Forward funding support

The batons that were passed, pedals pushed, shuttlecocks hit and balance beams dismounted are now just long-ago memories.
Little League takes long road back

Little League takes long road back

District championships being held this weekend at Layritz, which had been set to host Canadian tournament before COVID hit