National Sports

Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening early thanks to dumps of fresh powder.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding player of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday at 33.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at Manchester City, the club announced Thursday.

Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada's upcoming women's friendlies against Iceland and South Korea.

MONTREAL — Since its inception, the Professional Women's Hockey League has sought to break new ground with innovative rules.

TORONTO — York United FC has promoted assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach, filling the void left by Mexican Benjamin Mora's departure.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed global kicker Jose Maltos to a two-year contract through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Thursday.

WINNIPEG — Veteran kicker Sergio Castillo will be back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers next season after signing a one-year deal with the CFL club Thursday. Castillo connected on 79.

TORONTO — Newly crowned champion Cavalry FC and runner-up Forge FC dominate the Canadian Premier League's Best XI, with four players from each named to the all-star side.

MONTREAL — CF Montréal will not exercise the contract options of nine players including leading scorer Josef Martinez, the Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.