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Elias Pettersson and his camp will hold off on contract talks with the Canucks until after the season. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com

THE MOJ: Pettersson’s Vancouver future could be riding on this season

If the Canucks play well, they improve their chances of keeping him for a lot of money

Elias Pettersson and his camp will hold off on contract talks with the Canucks until after the season. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant shoots a free throw during an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on April 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Los Angeles Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue outside their arena on Feb. 8

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside…

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant shoots a free throw during an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on April 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Brooke Henderson, of Canada, watches her tee shot on the second hole during the final round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Henderson buoyed by fan support at CPKC Women’s Open as Khang wins in playoff

Henderson was low Canadian in Vancouver, tying for 13th at 2 under, with her play mimicking her year

Brooke Henderson, of Canada, watches her tee shot on the second hole during the final round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Participants in the 55+ BC Games competed in multiple sports over four days in Abbotsford. The event wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 27. (55+ BC Games photo team)

PHOTOS: 55+ BC Games fourth and final day in Abbotsford

Athletes from across the province compete in cycling, darts, track and more

Participants in the 55+ BC Games competed in multiple sports over four days in Abbotsford. The event wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 27. (55+ BC Games photo team)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans (9) jumps over B.C. Lions’ Sione Teuhema (47) and Boseko Lokombo (20) to score a touchdown during first half CFL football action in Vancouver on Saturday, August 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Ex-Lion Butler notches 2 touchdowns as B.C. falls 30-13 to Ticats

Lions resume CFL schedule in Montreal on Sept. 2

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans (9) jumps over B.C. Lions’ Sione Teuhema (47) and Boseko Lokombo (20) to score a touchdown during first half CFL football action in Vancouver on Saturday, August 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Brigitte Kim Thibault, of Canada, hits her tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Vancouver, on Friday, August 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

CPKC Women’s Open serves as measuring stick for young Canadian professionals

A total of 10 amateur Canadians, including Ellie Szeryk, played in the event

Brigitte Kim Thibault, of Canada, hits her tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Vancouver, on Friday, August 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Pickleball competitors hit the court at UFV. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

PHOTOS: BC 55-Plus Games action continues on Friday

Sports featured include: pickleball, cycling, golf, softball and more

Pickleball competitors hit the court at UFV. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
An 8-Ball player lines up his shot. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

PHOTOS: Action continues on Thursday at Abbotsford BC 55-Plus Games

Sports debuting on Thursday include: 8-Ball, swimming, five pin bowling and more

An 8-Ball player lines up his shot. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
Athletes packed the stands to take in the Opening Ceremony. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

PHOTOS: Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games Opening Ceremony rocks Rotary Stadium

Hundreds attend official opening of Games on Wednesday (Aug. 23)

Athletes packed the stands to take in the Opening Ceremony. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
The torch is led into Rotary Stadium. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

VIDEO: Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games Opening Ceremony

Highlights from the Opening Ceremony event at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium

The torch is led into Rotary Stadium. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
Doug Miller (right) and Dean Robert battle it out in the men’s 5000 metres during BC 55-Plus Games action on Wednesday (Aug. 23). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games officially open

Competitions run from Wednesday to Saturday at venues all over Abbotsford

Doug Miller (right) and Dean Robert battle it out in the men’s 5000 metres during BC 55-Plus Games action on Wednesday (Aug. 23). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Darts competitors line up. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

PHOTOS: Competition begins at the Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Athletes battling it out in a variety of sports at venues all across Abbotsford

Darts competitors line up. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series on April 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Maple Leafs signed star center Matthews to a four-year deal, $53 million contract extension on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

Maple Leafs make Auston Matthews the NHL’s highest-paid player

Star centre will make an average of $13.25 million on a 4-year, $53 million extension

FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series on April 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Maple Leafs signed star center Matthews to a four-year deal, $53 million contract extension on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)
Brooke Henderson of Canada hits from the 14th hole during the Evian Championship women’s golf tournament in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Brooke Henderson headlines a stacked field of golfers at this week’s CPKC Women’s Open. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Lewis Joly

Henderson eager to play in CPKC Women’s Open at Shaughnessy in Vancouver

Brooke Henderson headlines a stacked field of golfers at this week’s CPKC…

Brooke Henderson of Canada hits from the 14th hole during the Evian Championship women’s golf tournament in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Brooke Henderson headlines a stacked field of golfers at this week’s CPKC Women’s Open. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Lewis Joly
The Nelson Neptunes captured five medals during the BC Summer Swimming Provincials in Nanaimo. The Neptunes’ relay team, seen here, captured silver in their event. L-R: Kallie Badry, Madeline Holitzki, Elle Chouinard and Keira Badry. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Neptunes win 5 medals at summer provincials

Kallie Badry had the team’s lone gold in Nanaimo

The Nelson Neptunes captured five medals during the BC Summer Swimming Provincials in Nanaimo. The Neptunes’ relay team, seen here, captured silver in their event. L-R: Kallie Badry, Madeline Holitzki, Elle Chouinard and Keira Badry. Photo: Submitted
Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stands with Spain’s Women’s World Cup soccer team after their World Cup victory, at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women’s World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Spanish leader greets World champs, criticizes soccer head for kissing player

Forced kiss caused an immediate outcry both inside Spain and abroad

Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stands with Spain’s Women’s World Cup soccer team after their World Cup victory, at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women’s World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. passed for 455 yards but in the end it wasn’t enough as Saskatchewan beat B.C. 34-29 in CFL action on Sunday night. photo courtesy Steve Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Tough start, negative plays pave way for disappointing Lions loss

5 turnovers, 5 sacks and 11 penalties add up to a 34-29 loss in Saskatchewan

Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. passed for 455 yards but in the end it wasn’t enough as Saskatchewan beat B.C. 34-29 in CFL action on Sunday night. photo courtesy Steve Chang, B.C. Lions
Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in July and the results have been near-instant. Messi kicks the ball across the field during the second half of the Leagues Cup championship soccer match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV.

Canadian clubs talk ‘Messi effect’ as superstar grabs headlines

‘I think all the stories around Messi are a door opener for us’

Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in July and the results have been near-instant. Messi kicks the ball across the field during the second half of the Leagues Cup championship soccer match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV.
Ethan Katzberg, of Canada, makes an attempt in the Men’s hammer throw final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Bernat Armangue

B.C.’s Ethan Katzberg wins gold in hammer throw at world championships

Nanaimo athlete the first Canadian man to reach podium in hammer at worlds

Ethan Katzberg, of Canada, makes an attempt in the Men’s hammer throw final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Bernat Armangue
Saskatchewan Roughriders punt returner Mario Alford (2) runs the football against BC Lions during the first half of CFL football action in Regina, on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Roughriders hang on to beat resilient B.C. Lions 34-29 in wild finish

Saskatchewan moves to 5-5 on CFL season, Lions fall to 7-3

Saskatchewan Roughriders punt returner Mario Alford (2) runs the football against BC Lions during the first half of CFL football action in Regina, on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu