EDMONTON — Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee cruised to victory in the World Series triathlon Saturday, capturing his first gold on the circuit in two years. “It’s about time isn’t it?” Brownlee, 30, laughed moments after he pumped his fist and punched…
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Australian wins World Triathlon women’s elite race in Edmonton
Australia’s Emma Jackson came from behind to outduel American Summer Rappaport on the final lap to win the women’s elite event at the ITU World Triathlon Series Saturday. Jackson recorded a time of one hour, one minute and 23 seconds…
Adams Jr. and Alouettes run over Edmonton Eskimos with 20-10 win in Montreal
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw one touchdown and caught another as the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 20-10 in humid and hot conditions on Saturday for their first three-game winning streak since the end of the 2016 season. Adams…
Tyler Mislawchuk aims to build on success at triathlon event in Edmonton
Canada’s Tyler Mislawchuk, fresh off a landmark World Triathlon Series podium finish in Montreal, believes he’s upped his game in this physically punishing sport by training his brain. “Everyone has different tricks that they use in the race mentally. Mine…
Eskimos look to build on positive start to the season when they visit the Alouettes
Starting a season strong hasn’t been overly difficult for the Edmonton Eskimos over the last three seasons. The green and gold are off to a 3-1 start to the 2019 CFL season and will look to keep building off that…
Edmonton Oilers reportedly trade forward Milan Lucic to Calgary Flames for James Neal
After weeks of speculation, the Battle of Alberta just got a whole lot more interesting. The Edmonton Oilers have reportedly traded Milan Lucic to the Calgary Flames in exchange for James Neal. All signs pointing to a Neal-Lucic deal coming…
Soccer week wraps up in Edmonton with international friendly
July 19 2019 10:25am Soccer week wraps up with a friendly match between Real Valladolid (Spain) and Cardiff City (Wales). The match goes this weekend at Commonwealth Stadium. Mike Sobel sits down with Catherine Lavoie and Heather Seutter to learn…
Edmonton Prospects ace has amazing health story
July 18 2019 8:49pm A dirt bike crash injured (and shortened) his right arm but that hasn’t stopped Hunter Boyd from becoming one of the best pitchers in the Western Canada Baseball League. John Sexsmith has his story. ‘ });…
Edmonton Eskimos defence living up to design
Philip Lolley’s job is to give quarterbacks nightmares. He should know what works. He used to be one as a kid. “I knew what gave quarterbacks trouble,” said Lolley, the Edmonton Eskimos defence coordinator. “The quicker you make offences make…
Police warn jerseys with fake Connor McDavid signatures sold in Edmonton
Police believe there may be people who have bought Edmonton Oilers jerseys with fake Connor McDavid signatures after arresting and charging a man with fraud. Police allege a man claiming to be from the Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) or…