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Winnipeg Free Press
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘Significant number' of Vancouver Whitecaps players, staff ill after game in Mexico
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps say 'a significant number' of players and staff are dealing with a gastrointestinal illness after visiting Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. The Major League Soccer team cancelled a planned training session on Wednesday and held a modified individual session for players who had been cleared by medical staff on Thursday. The session was closed to media. The club says in a statement that each player has been given an 'individualized program' by medical and performance staff to support their continued preparation and recovery. The Whitecaps flew to Mexico City on Friday to face LIGA MX side Cruz Azul in the final Saturday. Cruz Azul trounced the 'Caps 5-0 to hoist the Champions Cup, snapping Vancouver's 15-game (7-0-8) unbeaten streak across all competitions. It's unclear whether the Whitecaps will still host their regional rivals, the Seattle Sounders, as scheduled on Sunday. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Nine 'Caps players were already scheduled to miss Sunday's game after being called up to their national teams, including Ali Ahmed, Sam Adekugbe and Jayden Nelson, who are all training with the Canadian men's team ahead of the inaugural Canadian Shield tournament. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 5, 2025.
Edmonton Journal
7 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Great Eight not one and done as Capitals refute Ovechkin retirement rumour
Article content When the Caps were eliminated from the playoffs by the Hurricanes, Ovechkin joked that he would join the Hershey Bears for a minor league playoff run. He committed to playing next year, but not beyond. 'First of all, (I have) to make a roster at 40 years old,' Ovechkin said. 'I'm going to use those couple months (in the offseason) to rest, enjoy my life, then back to work,' Ovechkin said. 'Me and (trainer Pavel Burlachenko are) going do our job to get ready for the season and just do my best. He said he wants to win a second Stanley Cup, or at least make the conference final for only the second time. 'I'm looking forward for next year,' Ovechkin said. 'I'm going to try to do my best to play and my team is going to help me, too. … I just want to come back next year and see the team who's capable of winning the Stanley Cup.' And after that? 'I haven't thought about it yet, but we'll see what's going to happen,' Ovechkin said. 'I'm going to try to do my best to be able to do well next year, and we'll see.' Ovechkin needs 19 points to pass Joe Sakic and enter the Top-10 in points. His latest contract with the Capitals, the only team he's played for, will expire after next season, his 21st in the NHL. He has said he wants to play in Russia before he retires from hockey. No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future following the 2025-26 NHL season. — Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) May 29, 2025
Vancouver Sun
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps set for emotional rematch vs. Minnesota United
Ryan Gauld didn't expect to be the Vancouver Whitecaps' biggest cheerleader this season. The Scottish attacking midfielder has been the team's top playmaker since he arrived in Vancouver in 2021, and put up 10 goals and 15 assists in Major League Soccer play last season. He's been limited to just three league games this year, though, after going down with a knee injury on March 8 — and when he'll rejoin the team remains unclear. His absence hasn't slowed the 'Caps. 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. Vancouver (9-1-4) heads into Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota United (7-3-5) riding a 14-game unbeaten streak (7-0-7) across all competitions. The game will be a tune-up for a Whitecaps side that's set to play one of the biggest games of the club's history on Sunday when Vancouver meets LIGA MX club Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City. Missing big games — including a pair of Champions Cup clashes against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami — hasn't been easy, Gauld admitted. 'I think at any point it's tough to be injured, but even more so when we're winning a lot of games,' he said. 'It does make it hard for myself, because you want to be involved. But it also makes it easier with everyone in good spirits … Hopefully I'm back soon, but until I am, I hope the winning continues.' Gauld likes what he's seen from his teammates so far this year. The 'Caps sit atop the MLS standings and hold a four-point cushion for No. 1 spot in the Western Conference. Even in recent games where the team hasn't had the best performance, the group has shown a lot of resilience, Gauld said. 'Yeah, people can say it's not been our best performances. But the boys have dug in and got results out of them,' he said. The Whitecaps have already downed Minnesota once this year, taking a 3-1 road victory back on April 27. The Loons have been in good form since, and head to Vancouver undefeated in their last three games (2-0-1) after drawing Austin FC 1-1 on Saturday. 'It's a very solid team,' Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said of Minnesota. 'They have a distinct style of play, and they have very strong set pieces. They're very strong in the counter attacking moments. We know that it's a team that doesn't beat themselves up.' Last month's game between the two clubs saw several players separated by officials after Minnesota's Joseph Rosales allegedly hurled racially insensitive remarks at Vancouver's Emmanuel Sabbi, who is Black. Rosales was later suspended three games for violating the league's non-discrimination policy. Emotions will be high heading into Wednesday's rematch, Sabbi said. 'It's unacceptable the comments that he made. And we just look to get past it as humans,' he said. 'We've talked about keeping a cool head. And that's what we need to do for this game, myself included.' Sorensen said he may also issue a reminder to his players before kickoff, but that it 'shouldn't be a thing that fills the room too much.' Sabbi added that Rosales has not reached out or apologized for the incident. It's surprising that Black athletes still have to deal with these situations, he said. 'It's tough, of course,' Sabbi said. 'And we all hope that one day it won't be a thing that we have to keep going through.' When and where: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at B.C. Place History books: The regular-season record between the two sides is even at 6-6-4. Vancouver holds a 4-3-0 edge when hosting the Loons at B.C. Place . Hello again: Minnesota's lineup features a pair of former 'Caps. Defender Michael Boxall played for Vancouver in 2011 after being selected first overall by the club in the supplemental draft that year, and midfielder Julian Gressel spent part of the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Whitecaps. White gold?: Striker Brian White scored twice in Vancouver's 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday and now has 10 goals in league play this season. He sits second in the MLS golden boot race, three shy of Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo.
Fashion Value Chain
22-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Parimatch Launches Exclusive Markets Curated by Cricket Legend Sir Vivian Richards
As the Indian T20 League approaches its final stage, the excitement and tension are reaching a fever pitch. To keep the energy high, Parimatch has introduced a series of exclusive markets, curated by none other than cricketing legend and sharp-eyed sports analyst Sir Vivian Richards. Renowned for his fearless playing style and unmatched cricketing IQ, Sir Vivian Richards has partnered with Parimatch to bring fans even closer to the game. As part of this collaboration, he has curated key markets where every fan can channel their passion and prediction skills. This is your chance to wrap up the Indian T20 League on a smart note-with expert-guided predictions and the opportunity to win big along the way. Parimatch Launches Exclusive Markets Curated by Cricket Legend Sir Vivian Richards Exclusive Markets Curated by Sir Vivian Richards: IPL 2025: Playoff Top 4 – Which teams will seal their spot in the final four IPL 2025: Cap Contenders – Who's chasing the Orange and Purple Caps Make your call! IPL 2025: Most Catches – Predict the safest hands in the outfield. IPL 2025: Champion Prediction – It all comes down to this: who will lift the trophy Sir Vivian Richards commented,'The Indian Cricket League is full of surprises, but there are always patterns if you know where to look. With Parimatch, we've created markets that highlight the most decisive moments of the tournament-the ones I'd be watching closely if I were in the fans' shoes.' Running until June 3, 2025, the Indian T20 League promises high-stakes action. Parimatch invites fans to explore exclusive markets and win big on their favourite players and teams-all the way to the final. For the latest updates and to explore other exclusive markets, please visit Parimatch's official website.
Vancouver Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Whitecaps eke out 2-2 draw against Valour FC in Canadian Championship quarterfinals
WINNIPEG — A late goal from Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ali Ahmed rescued a 2-2 draw for the Major League Soccer side against Canadian Premier League team Valour FC in the first game of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal on Tuesday. The three-time defending champion 'Caps controlled the game early, with Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe opening the scoring in the sixth minute. Valour pushed back and drew even in the 38th minute when Rocco Romeo headed a shot in off a corner kick. The CPL club then went ahead in the 51st minute when Bruno Figueiredo blasted a shot in from distance. 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. Ahmed scored in the 80th minute to knot the score at 2-2 and kept the two sides level as the two-game aggregate series heads to B.C. Place on July 9. The result stretched Vancouver's unbeaten streak to 13 games (6-0-7) across all competitions. Valour earned its way into the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over semi-professional side TSS Rovers in the preliminary round. As defending champions, the Whitecaps had a bye through the tournament's first round. Vancouver struck just six minutes into the game, blasting a shot off from the top of the penalty area. The ball pinged in off the bottom off the crossbar to give the 'Caps an early 1-0 lead. Valour settled into the game over the next 30 or so minutes and came on strong toward the end of the half. The home side nearly levelled the score in the 31st minute when Vancouver defender Bjorn Utvik played the ball back to his 'keeper and Isaac Boehmer bobbled it. Valour's Jevontae Layne was in good position to poke the ball off the Canadian's foot, but Boehmer quickly covered it up. A corner helped get Valour on the board in the 38th minute. Themi Antonoglou curled it into the six-yard box where six-foot-five defender Romeo jumped up from the pack to head a shot in off the back post. Valour took the lead in the 51st minute when Figueiredo launched a rocket from above the penalty area, sailing the shot in over the diving Boehmer to make it 2-1. Tempers began to flare late in the game when Kris Twardek shoved Vancouver's Jeevan Badwal to the ground. The Valour midfielder received a yellow card, but on his team's touchline, assistant coach Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi was shown the red following a short interaction with officials. The Whitecaps made a series of substitutes, including bringing on American striker Brian White in the 64th minute, to inject some offence into the visiting side. The moves paid off in the 80th minute when Sebastian Berhalter — who came on for Belal Halbouni in the 54th minute _ curled a ball in on a corner kick. His initial service didn't create any chances, but when the ball fell near the top of the area, Ahmed _ who replaced Jayden Nelson in the 65th minute — collected it, turned and fired a shot in past Valour 'keeper Eleias Himaras to tie the match at 2-2.
