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The Sam Darnold revenge game: Three Keys for a Seahawks win vs the Vikings

Photo Credit : ESPN We’ve reached American Thanksgiving, the unofficial checkpoint for seeing how teams measure up in the NFL and the start of real meaningful football as teams fight for playoff spots. The NFC is as tight…
The Sam Darnold revenge game: Three Keys for a Seahawks win vs the Vikings
Photo Credit : ESPN We’ve reached American Thanksgiving, the unofficial checkpoint for seeing how teams measure up in the NFL and the start of real meaningful football as teams fight for playoff spots. The NFC is as tight as ever, and the Seattle Seahawks find themselves in the thick of it, only one game behind the Los Angeles Rams for the first seed.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Canucks Break Through the Noise With Gritty 5-4 Win in Anaheim

The Vancouver Canucks steadied themselves on Wednesday night, surviving a wild finish to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 at the Honda Center. It was a meaningful two points in a season where outside chatter has built into real pressure, and…
Canucks Break Through the Noise With Gritty 5-4 Win in Anaheim
The Vancouver Canucks steadied themselves on Wednesday night, surviving a wild finish to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 at the Honda Center. It was a meaningful two points in a season where outside chatter has built into real pressure, and the win came from a collective push more than any single moment. Vancouver found scoring across the roster, steadied the crease when needed, and closed the game with composure.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Smith-Njigba’s record-breaking days lifts Seahawks past Titans

Photo Credit: Seahawks.com Before we get into the recap, let’s all just acknowledge something. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is currently the best receiver in the NFL. If you disagree, it either means you don’t watch football or you’re a huge…
Smith-Njigba’s record-breaking days lifts Seahawks past Titans
Photo Credit: Seahawks.com Before we get into the recap, let’s all just acknowledge something. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is currently the best receiver in the NFL. If you disagree, it either means you don’t watch football or you’re a huge Justin Jefferson or Ja’Marr Chase fan. In the 2025 NFL season, no other receiver has been on JSN’s level. We’ll get more into Smith-Njigba later, for now, let’s get into the Seahawks–Titans recap.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Warriors drop final preseason tune up 9-8 to Mammoth

Photo Credit: Vancouver Warriors twitter The Vancouver Warriors fell 9–8 to the Colorado Mammoth in their final preseason game. This was a preview for the Warriors’ home opener, as they will take on the Mammoth in Vancouver on Saturday night. If…
Warriors drop final preseason tune up 9-8 to Mammoth
Photo Credit: Vancouver Warriors twitter The Vancouver Warriors fell 9–8 to the Colorado Mammoth in their final preseason game. This was a preview for the Warriors’ home opener, as they will take on the Mammoth in Vancouver on Saturday night. If their preseason meeting was any indication of what's to come when these teams face off for real, we are in store for a tightly contested contest.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Canucks Struggle Through Night of Missed Chances & Breaks Against Flames

By AakashSports_ The Vancouver Canucks were outplayed wire-to-wire on Sunday night, falling 5–2 to the Calgary Flames in a game where structural issues, slow reactions, and costly breakdowns defined the night. Vancouver…
Canucks Struggle Through Night of Missed Chances & Breaks Against Flames
By AakashSports_ The Vancouver Canucks were outplayed wire-to-wire on Sunday night, falling 5–2 to the Calgary Flames in a game where structural issues, slow reactions, and costly breakdowns defined the night. Vancouver opened the scoring early but then surrendered five straight goals as Calgary dictated the pace, controlled the battles, and capitalised on Canuck mistakes at every critical moment. First Period…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The Whitecaps and the New Hope for Vancouver Sports

Vancouver sports fans have endured years of frustration with the Canucks, Whitecaps, and BC Lions. Not to mention, the city also lost their NBA team, the Grizzlies, to Memphis in 2001 after six years of poor management and ownership. Vancouver…
The Whitecaps and the New Hope for Vancouver Sports
Vancouver sports fans have endured years of frustration with the Canucks, Whitecaps, and BC Lions. Not to mention, the city also lost their NBA team, the Grizzlies, to Memphis in 2001 after six years of poor management and ownership. Vancouver hasn't won many championships either. Yes, the Lions have won six Grey Cups, but their last one was in 2011. Every CFL team except for them and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats has won a Grey Cup since then.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Virk’s OT Winner Lifts Tri-City to 5–4 Victory in Vancouver

Tri-City swept the weekend with a 5-4 victory in overtime against the Vancouver Giants.
Virk’s OT Winner Lifts Tri-City to 5–4 Victory in Vancouver
Tri-City swept the weekend with a 5-4 victory in overtime against the Vancouver Giants.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Whitecaps defeat LAFC, advance to first-ever conference final

When the Vancouver Whitecaps play LAFC, there are bound to be a few heart-stopping moments. But not many could have expected the emotional rollercoaster that was the 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) win the Whitecaps had tonight. The Whitecaps…
Whitecaps defeat LAFC, advance to first-ever conference final
When the Vancouver Whitecaps play LAFC, there are bound to be a few heart-stopping moments. But not many could have expected the emotional rollercoaster that was the 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) win the Whitecaps had tonight. The Whitecaps went up by two in the first half courtesy of Emmanuel Sabbi and Mathías Laborda, but they were not able to hold on as Son Heung-Min responded for LAFC with a brace.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Great Start from Tri-City and Wendt’s 38-Save Night Secure 2-1 Win

Tri-City ended a three-game losing streak Friday Night with a 2-1 win over the Regina Pats with much thanks to the strong play from Xavier Wendt and a great first 20 minutes.
Great Start from Tri-City and Wendt’s 38-Save Night Secure 2-1 Win
Tri-City ended a three-game losing streak Friday Night with a 2-1 win over the Regina Pats with much thanks to the strong play from Xavier Wendt and a great first 20 minutes.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Seahawks look to hit the right notes in the music city: 3 keys for a win against the Titans

Photo credit : ESPN The Seattle Seahawks face off against the 1–9 Tennessee Titans in Music City this Sunday. After their loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week, the Seahawks need a “get-right game,” and…
Seahawks look to hit the right notes in the music city: 3 keys for a win against the Titans
Photo credit : ESPN The Seattle Seahawks face off against the 1–9 Tennessee Titans in Music City this Sunday. After their loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week, the Seahawks need a “get-right game,” and they have the perfect opportunity to get one. Seattle’s offense was rolling before their matchup with the Rams, then Sam Darnold threw four interceptions and the Seahawks lost 21–19.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Third time’s a charm: Previewing Whitecaps and LAFC

Hello, old friend. What is an MLS Playoff without a Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC matchup? This will be the third meeting in a row in the post-season for these two clubs. LAFC has advanced in both previous match-ups, a 6-2 (on agg.) score in 2023…
Third time’s a charm: Previewing Whitecaps and LAFC
Hello, old friend. What is an MLS Playoff without a Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC matchup? This will be the third meeting in a row in the post-season for these two clubs. LAFC has advanced in both previous match-ups, a 6-2 (on agg.) score in 2023 and a controversy-riddled best-of-three series in 2024. But a season can change many things. The Whitecaps are coming off their best ever MLS regular season in terms of points, goals, wins and many other metrics.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Differences Between Two Professional Leagues: The PWHL and NHL

The start of the PWHL’s third season, and the Vancouver Goldeneyes’ first season is only days away on November 21, 2025. Vancouver hockey fans had the opportunity to see a PWHL game live last season during the PWHL Takeover Tour,…
Differences Between Two Professional Leagues: The PWHL and NHL
The start of the PWHL’s third season, and the Vancouver Goldeneyes’ first season is only days away on November 21, 2025. Vancouver hockey fans had the opportunity to see a PWHL game live last season during the PWHL Takeover Tour, otherwise, for many, this will be their first PWHL game. Vancouver’s PWHL team adds another professional hockey team for fans to watch…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Rollercoaster Night Ends with Tri-City falling in Overtime 5-4

Tri-City would lose their third straight game after a sloppy showing Tuesday night against the Kamloops Blazers with the final score being 5-4 in overtime.
Rollercoaster Night Ends with Tri-City falling in Overtime 5-4
Tri-City would lose their third straight game after a sloppy showing Tuesday night against the Kamloops Blazers with the final score being 5-4 in overtime.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Canada MNT defeats Venezuela 2-0 in a heated match

It was the final game of 2025 for the Canada MNT. They aimed to end 2025 on a high note against Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. For Jesse Marsch and his squad, this was the last test before the next international window in March…
Canada MNT defeats Venezuela 2-0 in a heated match
It was the final game of 2025 for the Canada MNT. They aimed to end 2025 on a high note against Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. For Jesse Marsch and his squad, this was the last test before the next international window in March 2026. The Canadians also continued building towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Venezuela is ranked 50th in the FIFA Men's World Rankings.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Darnold’s 4 picks loom large as Seahawks fall 21-19 to Rams

Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images So that game happened. The Seattle Seahawks lost 21–19 to the Los Angeles Rams in a wild one. Seattle almost overcame Sam Darnold’s four interceptions, but Jason Myers’ 61-yard field-goal…
Darnold’s 4 picks loom large as Seahawks fall 21-19 to Rams
Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images So that game happened. The Seattle Seahawks lost 21–19 to the Los Angeles Rams in a wild one. Seattle almost overcame Sam Darnold’s four interceptions, but Jason Myers’ 61-yard field-goal attempt came up wide and short. Myers was Seattle’s only offense up until the fourth quarter in what was an ugly game for the Seahawks’ offense.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Warriors drop heated preseason battle vs Seals

Photo Credit: Vancouver Warriors Twitter The Vancouver Warriors dropped their preseason opener 17–11 against the San Diego Seals on Saturday, November 15th. Although it was only a preseason game, it had the physicality of a playoff matchup, with…
Warriors drop heated preseason battle vs Seals
Photo Credit: Vancouver Warriors Twitter The Vancouver Warriors dropped their preseason opener 17–11 against the San Diego Seals on Saturday, November 15th. Although it was only a preseason game, it had the physicality of a playoff matchup, with scrums ensuing multiple times throughout the contest, including a hit on newly acquired forward Curtis Dickson that led to Warriors defenseman Jackson Suboch dropping the gloves with one of the Seals players.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Canucks Erupt with Five Third-Period Goals in Stunning 6–2 Win Over Lightning

By AakashSports_ The Vancouver Canucks left no doubt Sunday night — after a shaky start and a deficit early in the second period, they exploded with six unanswered goals to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6–2. It was a…
Canucks Erupt with Five Third-Period Goals in Stunning 6–2 Win Over Lightning
By AakashSports_ The Vancouver Canucks left no doubt Sunday night — after a shaky start and a deficit early in the second period, they exploded with six unanswered goals to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6–2. It was a full-team takeover: special teams delivered, depth scorers finished, and Vancouver turned a game that looked difficult into a statement win. First Period…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
History made: Vancouver Rise are NSL Champions

In any competition, there is only ever one first. For the Northern Super League, that first champion is Vancouver Rise FC, who beat AFTC Toronto 2-1 in a weather-battled  BMO Field. Holly Ward slotted in the game-winner midway through the second half,…
History made: Vancouver Rise are NSL Champions
In any competition, there is only ever one first. For the Northern Super League, that first champion is Vancouver Rise FC, who beat AFTC Toronto 2-1 in a weather-battled  BMO Field. Holly Ward slotted in the game-winner midway through the second half, and NSL Playoff MVP Morgan McAslan made seven saves in a match that was full of highlights and controversy.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Grout’s Strong Effort Not Enough as Tri-City are Blanked by Everett

Tri-City had their winning streak come to a close Friday Night with a 1-0 shutout loss to the Everett Silvertips.
Grout’s Strong Effort Not Enough as Tri-City are Blanked by Everett
Tri-City had their winning streak come to a close Friday Night with a 1-0 shutout loss to the Everett Silvertips.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Canucks Push Back but Fall 4–3 in Overtime to Hurricanes

By AakashSports_ The Vancouver Canucks dropped a tight 4–3 game in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night, a matchup that swung like a pendulum and demanded resilience from start to finish. It wasn’t the outcome they wanted, but…
Canucks Push Back but Fall 4–3 in Overtime to Hurricanes
By AakashSports_ The Vancouver Canucks dropped a tight 4–3 game in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night, a matchup that swung like a pendulum and demanded resilience from start to finish. It wasn’t the outcome they wanted, but it was another reminder that adversity doesn’t break a team — it forges one. First PeriodVancouver started the night on the right foot.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Sophie Jaques: Getting to Know The Player

Sophie Jaques was PWHL Vancouver’s, now Vancouver Goldeneyes, second signing during the exclusive signing window of the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft. She is the Goldeneyes second player in franchise history and second defender in franchise history. The…
Sophie Jaques: Getting to Know The Player
Sophie Jaques was PWHL Vancouver’s, now Vancouver Goldeneyes, second signing during the exclusive signing window of the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft. She is the Goldeneyes second player in franchise history and second defender in franchise history. The Goldeneyes are the third PWHL team Jaques has played on. Originally drafted by PWHL Boston, now the Boston Fleet, she was traded to PWHL Minnesota, now the Minnesota Frost, during the PWHL’s inaugural season.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Canada MNT Holds Off Ecuador While Down to 10 Men

This was the final international window of 2025 for the Canada MNT. Up first was 23rd-ranked Ecuador. A country that has already qualified for the World Cup. They have several talented players, including Chelsea midfield maestro Moises Caicedo,…
Canada MNT Holds Off Ecuador While Down to 10 Men
This was the final international window of 2025 for the Canada MNT. Up first was 23rd-ranked Ecuador. A country that has already qualified for the World Cup. They have several talented players, including Chelsea midfield maestro Moises Caicedo, Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, and former Vancouver Whitecap and current Pumas midfielder Pedro Vite. Ecuador was unbeaten in 13 games heading into the match at Toronto's BMO Field.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
The biggest game of the year: Three keys for a Seahawks win over the Rams

Photo Credit: ESPN It’s finally here, the game of the year. The 7–2 Seattle Seahawks face off against the 7–2 Los Angeles Rams. The winner of this game will not only take sole possession of first place in the NFC West but…
The biggest game of the year: Three keys for a Seahawks win over the Rams
Photo Credit: ESPN It’s finally here, the game of the year. The 7–2 Seattle Seahawks face off against the 7–2 Los Angeles Rams. The winner of this game will not only take sole possession of first place in the NFC West but will also gain a huge advantage in playoff tiebreaker scenarios. This is without question the biggest game of the season for both teams, but I’d argue it’s a little bit bigger for the Seahawks.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
MLS Board of Governors vote to align calendar to other leagues around the world

The MLS Board of Governors officially voted today to transition to an MLS season beginning in mid-July and ending with a playoff format in May. This is a culmination of discussion held between various interested…
MLS Board of Governors vote to align calendar to other leagues around the world
The MLS Board of Governors officially voted today to transition to an MLS season beginning in mid-July and ending with a playoff format in May. This is a culmination of discussion held between various interested parties, including MLS owners, the MLSPA and the MLS Sport and Competition Group. The new league schedule will begin in 2027. MLS commissioner Don Garber said this was the beginning of “MLS 3.0” and that, with the FIFA World Cup coming next year hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, now was the perfect time to introduce this format.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Preview: Vancouver Rise and AFC Toronto battle for NSL final history

Next game wins. That’s what is left for Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto. Both clubs are the last one in each other’s way for the NSL Final and the honours of hoisting the inaugural Diana B. Matheson Cup as champions. It has not…
Preview: Vancouver Rise and AFC Toronto battle for NSL final history
Next game wins. That’s what is left for Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto. Both clubs are the last one in each other’s way for the NSL Final and the honours of hoisting the inaugural Diana B. Matheson Cup as champions. It has not been an easy journey to the final for the Rise. They have had to navigate an entirely new landscape for women’s football in Canada.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM