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By the numbers: The WNBA is in Vancouver this Friday
When the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm tip-off Friday night at Rogers Arena (7 p.m., TSN), it will be the first time the WNBA has played a regular-season outside the United States. Here's some other numbers to think about heading into the game. 3,000: The approximate of tickets sold for the game for the 19,700 seat Rogers Arena . They start at $32, with the majority of the remaining seats in the upper bowl. Organizers expect those remaining tickets to go quickly. 6: The number of WNBA all-stars between the two teams. The Dream are led by three-time all-star Allisha Gray, rated the top-ranked guard of the event by both media and players. She won the three-point shootout and skills competition last year. She partners with Rhyne Howard, another three-time all-star in the Dream backcourt. Brionna Jones is another all-star. Seattle also has three all-stars: Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams. Diggins has made seven all-star squads. 4: There are only four Canadians in the WNBA, all hailing from Ontario. Mississauga's Laeticia Amihere, who plays for the Golden State Valkyries, became a viral sensation in 2019 when she became the first Canadian female to dunk in a game, doing it for King's Christian Collegiate at just 15 years old. Kingston's Aaliyah Edwards plays for the Connecticut Sun and is a longtime member of the Canadian national team. Her WNBA debut, with the Washington Mystics, came against the Storm in 2024. She was just traded to the Sun last week. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Hamilton's Kia Nurse of the Chicago Sky might be one of the best-known WNBA players, period, being named to the all-star team in 2019. She was just the third Canadian to make it. The Dream also have a Canada-ian on their team — U.S. guard Jordin Canada. Her status for Friday is questionable however, after suffering a knee injury last week. 5: Number of times WNBA has played any games outside the U.S.; all the previous matches have been exhibitions, taking place in Edmonton (2024), Toronto (2023); Manchester, England (2011); and Monterrey, Mexico (2004). 65: Percentage of increase in Canadian viewership of two previous WNBA games played in Canada. Sixty five per cent more Canadian viewers watched the 2024 game vs. 2023 in Edmonton. You can now follow the WNBA on both Instagram and Facebook through their specific handle: @WNBACanada. 9: Months until the 2026 season will start, and will mark the first campaign for the expansion Toronto Tempo. They will be the only team outside of the U.S., and its inclusion will come in the WNBA's 30th anniversary season — making it the longest-running women's professional league in the world. 5: On Thursday, five courts across Vancouver will join locations in New York and Indianapolis under the 'Line 'Em Up' initiative , a push to make the WNBA more accessible by painting the official WNBA 3-point line on outdoor basketball courts. The five courts in Vancouver are: Stanley Park — Ceperley Park Playground: 8701 Stanley Park Dr. Hastings Community Park: 3000 E Pender St. Gaston Park: 3470 Crowley Dr. Kingcrest Park: 4150 Knight St. Queen Elizabeth Park: 4600 Cambie St. 262: The number of pieces of maple that will make up the hardwood court at Rogers Arena for the game. 335: There will be 355 Gatorade-emblazoned game towels for the two teams. 1,176: Number of bottles of Gatorade will be shipped to Vancouver for the Dream and Storm for practice and game use. 3,639: The Dream will be the home team for Friday's game. The distance between Vancouver and their actual home area in is 3,639 km.
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- National Post
Toronto FC trades Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal for Jules-Anthony Vilsaint, allocation money
Toronto FC has traded midfielder Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal in exchange for striker Jules-Anthony Vilsaint and up to $275,000 US in general allocation money. Article content Montreal will pay Toronto $225,000 in GAM this year and could send an additional $50,000 next year, depending on Longstaff's roster status in 2026. Article content Article content The deal was announced by both clubs on Monday. Longstaff, a 25-year-old from England, produced two goals and three assists in 49 MLS appearances for TFC, including one goal in 17 outings this year. Article content The five-foot-seven Longstaff arrived in Toronto after four seasons with Newcastle United, where he made only 20 appearances — 14 in the Premier League. He went out on load three times and was released by the Magpies after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2022 while playing for Colchester United. Article content Vilsaint, from Montreal, scored three goals and four assists in 39 appearances and 15 starts after joining his hometown club from Belgian side Royal Antwerp FC in 2023.
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- Globe and Mail
Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden announces funding opportunities for sport projects that promote social development in Indigenous communities
The Government of Canada is now accepting funding applications for projects across the country through the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities program GATINEAU , QC , Aug. 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Sport plays a vital role in building strong and healthy communities. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in accessing and benefitting from sport programs. Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), announced the launch of a funding opportunity under the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program. The SSDIC program supports Indigenous Peoples in their efforts to be more active and healthier and helps them connect with culturally relevant physical activity. Funded projects are designed and led by Indigenous organizations and community members to address self-identified social development goals, including providing alternatives to risky behavior and improving opportunities for education and employment. Since the program's launch in 2019, hundreds of Indigenous communities have benefited from funded projects across the country and continue to do so. Funding is available for projects serving Indigenous communities across the country for 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 through the first two SSDIC streams. On August 25, 2025 , funding through SSDIC Stream Three will be made available for projects that support sport initiatives for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Quotes "Sport has the power to build stronger communities, foster belonging and inspire the next generation. The Government of Canada is proud to support Indigenous-led initiatives that provide culturally relevant sport opportunities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across the country. Through the SSDIC program, Indigenous partners are breaking down barriers and creating lasting, positive change through sport." —The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) "The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) welcomes Sport Canada's continued investment through the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program. These funding streams are more than financial support; they empower Indigenous-led, community-driven sport and physical activity initiatives that strengthen health, education, and leadership. They open doors for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples; create safe spaces for youth; and advance reconciliation through the power of sport. The ASC is proud to work alongside our partners to build stronger, healthier, and more vibrant Indigenous communities nationwide." —Vanessa McGregor, Executive Director, Aboriginal Sport Circle Quick Facts The Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities program is focused on supporting positive outcomes in the areas of health, education, at-risk behaviour and/or employability, consistent with priorities set out in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action 7, 19 and 38, and with Calls for Justice 3.1 and 7.3 of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Stream One: Funding is available annually to the 13 Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies and the Aboriginal Sport Circle for the development of sport community programming. Stream Two: Funding is available annually to Indigenous governments, communities and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations for projects that promote sport and recreation in Indigenous communities. The deadline to submit applications for funding is September 24, 2025 . Stream Three: Funding is available annually to Indigenous governments, communities and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations that specifically support sport and recreation projects serving Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The deadline to submit applications for funding is October 6, 2025 . Sport Canada Provincial/Territorial Indigenous Sport Contacts SOURCE Canadian Heritage
