Nick Wells

Nick Wells is a writer with The Canadian Press.

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Canadian NBA stars' inclusion in Olympics past Paris at risk without further funding, says CEO

The Canadian men's basketball team qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games led by a clutch of homegrown NBA stars. But that success could be short-lived, with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees speaking out about federal funding shortfalls that could impact which athletes attend future games.

Uncertainty clouds Vancouver's 2026 World Cup cost estimates

The City of Vancouver says it's unable to give a complete estimate of costs associated with hosting matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup because it is hosting two more games than it anticipated.

Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson signs 8-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks and star centre Elias Pettersson have agreed to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Saturday. He is second in team scoring this season with 75 points on 29 goals and 46 assists.

CFL commissioner defends investigation process into allegations made against Argos, Chad Kelly

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is defending his organization's approach to handling an investigation into allegations against the Toronto Argonauts and quarterback Chad Kelly.

Canadian rugby 7s women defeat Australia to finish 3rd in Vancouver

The Canadian women's rugby sevens squad claimed third place at the HSBC SVNS tournament at Vancouver's B.C. Place after outlasting Australia 19-14 on Sunday.

Canadian rugby 7s women top U.S. to reach semifinals in Vancouver, men remain winless

Canada's women's rugby sevens team booked its place in the semifinals of the HSBC SVNS Series stop at Vancouver's B.C. Place.

Canada's women's rugby 7s team bounces back in Vancouver with rout of Great Britain

Canada's women's rugby sevens team rebounded from an opening match loss to a resounding 38-0 win over Great Britain at the HSBC SVNS stop at Vancouver's B.C. Place on Friday.

Canadian rugby 7s squads look to put disappointing results behind them in Vancouver

After a disappointing showing at the Perth stop of the HSBC SVNS Series, both the Canadian men's and women's rugby sevens squads are looking for better results in Vancouver.

Vilardi scores twice as Jets double up NHL-leading Canucks 4-2

Mark Scheifele had a goal and three assists, Gabriel Vilardi had two goals and an assist, Kyler Connor had two assists, and Sean Monahan scored his first goal for the Jets in a 4-2 road victory over the Canucks on Saturday.

Vancouver Canucks sign president Jim Rutherford to 3-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford to a three-year extension.