Edmonton sports
Edmonton Marathon goes ahead after cancellation concerns over B.C. wildfire smoke
After concerns that smoke from B.C.’s wildfires could force the cancellation of the 2018 Edmonton Marathon, the event took place Sunday under ideal conditions. Continue reading
Oilers sign free agent forward Scottie Upshall to professional tryout
The Edmonton Oilers signed free agent forward Scottie Upshall to a professional tryout on Sunday. Continue reading
Eskimos look for better discipline as they host Alouettes Saturday night
The Edmonton Eskimos hit the midway point of their season on Saturday night when they host the Montreal Alouettes. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke forces Edmonton Eskimos to move practice indoors, threatens Saturday’s game
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The smoke in Edmonton got so bad Wednesday afternoon that the Edmonton Eskimos needed to move their practice indoors. Now there are concerns that if conditions don’t improve, Saturday’s game against the Montreal Alouettes may get cancelled. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers’ Andrej Sekera is out ‘indefinitely,’ team says
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The 32-year-old tore his Achilles tendon during an off-season training session. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos head coach plans to end team’s penalty troubles
By Morley Scott Sports Anchor/Eskimos play-by-play
Right now the Eskimos lead the league in penalties with 84 and penalty yards with 895. That’s an average of over 10 penalties a game for over 110 yards — a full football field a game. Continue reading
Canada advances to Hlinka Gretzky final after defeating US in overtime
Josh Williams scored twice, including the overtime winner, as Canada advanced to the final of the under-18 hockey tournament thanks to a controversial 6-5 victory over the United States on Friday. Continue reading
Lions come out roaring in second half, maul Eskimos to win 31-23
Travon Van’s eight-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter staked the B.C. Lions to a comeback 31-23 win over the Edmonton Eskimos on Thursday night. Continue reading
Eskimos visit Lions Thursday aiming for fourth straight win
The Edmonton Eskimos look for a fourth straight win as they visit the B.C. Lions on Thursday from B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver. Continue reading
Team Canada playoff bound after 4-3 win against Sweden at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Josh Williams and Alexis Lafreniere each had a goal and an assist as Canada narrowly defeated Sweden 4-3 to close out the round robin portion of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Wednesday. Continue reading
