Edmonton Sports

• Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada

  Some North American hockey fans may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play, thanks to three Canadian provinces opting to stay on daylight saving time.

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  Oct 8
  
• Edmonton Oilers sign 2018 world junior player Alex Formenton to one-year deal

  Formenton, a 26-year-old native of Barrie, Ont., spent three seasons over the last four years with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland. 

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  Sep 9
  
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• Teens make their mark at CPKC Women’s Open, signalling bright future for women’s golf

  Four Canadians aged 18 and under made the cut for the 2026 CPKC Women's Open — a first for the tournament held in Edmonton this past weekend.

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  Aug 24
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• Push to bring women’s professional soccer to Edmonton

  Hoping to capitalize on the popularity of women's sports - local women are trying to convince the Northern Super League to expand - and bring pro soccer to Alberta's capital. 

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  Aug 24
• Montreal Alouettes look to even the score versus Edmonton Elks

  It's a chance for Davis Alexander and the Alouettes to get even when Montreal (7-1) hosts Edmonton (6-2) on Saturday afternoon at Molson Stadium.

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  Aug 5
• Edmonton’s Paula Findlay wins 226-km Ironman triathlon on 1st try

  Paula Findlay, 37, entered her first-ever full-distance, 226-kilometre Ironman Triathlon and won, crossing the finish almost four minutes ahead of the woman in 2nd place.

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  Jul 22
• Roughriders try to focus on football with Elks visiting following Dalke’s death

  As they process their emotions over the recent death of teammate Jayden Dalke, the Roughriders are still attempting to focus on Thursday's CFL game against the Edmonton Elks.

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  Jul 22
• bet365 expands Canadian footprint with launch in Alberta’s gaming market

  Alberta officially opened its regulated sports betting and iGaming market Monday, becoming the second Canadian province to do so.

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  Jul 13
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• Players’ union asks NHL for Mike Babcock investigation if Oilers want to hire him: Sources

  Once considered one of the best in the profession, former players have spoken out about Mike Babcock's old-school tendencies that some say can be considered bullying.

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  Jun 10
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• Could Mike Babcock be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers?

  Mike Babcock's track record includes the Detroit Red Wings 2008 Stanley Cup championship win and two Olympic gold medals — but also, a reputation as a bully from a bygone era.

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  Jun 9