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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 13h

Thanks to all the #Mariners fans who shared their stories with me today!

B.C. Seattle Mariners fans savouring ALCS matchup with Toronto Blue Jays

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/b-c-s...

B.C. Seattle Mariners fans savouring ALCS matchup with Toronto Blue Jays

VANCOUVER - Not all Canadians love the Toronto Blue Jays.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 21h

Are you a #Mariners fan living in Vancouver? Want to chat for a story today? Get in touch! [email protected]

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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 3d

Olympic track cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell auditions for Canadian bobsled team ahead of #MilanCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 3d

Abigail Strate adjusts to new normal on Canadian women's ski jumping team. "When you're on such a small team, we rely on each other so much. Everyone's still digesting it." My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. @apnews.com sports photos. #MilanCortina2026
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John "Chud" Chidley-Hill @jchidleyhill.bsky.social · 4d

Trey Yesavage's splitter turned heads when he struck out 11 hitters in the Yankees' lineup. But, well, why? Many pitchers have a splitter, including Blue Jays teammate Kevin Gausman. I spoke to Toronto pitching great Pat Hentgen about what makes the rookie different www.thestar.com/sports/blue-...

Jays rookie Yesavage’s splitter is his not-so-secret weapon. But why is it so good?

Trey Yesavage's devastating splitter turned heads as he mowed down the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series and the Blue Jays' rookie pitcher will likely be Toronto's

www.thestar.com

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 4d

The craziness of having to play in an international break, caused by a made up tournament few care about.

Orlando with 11 players out and 2 questionable.

The Whitecaps have 11 players out and 1 questionable.

#VWFC #ORLvVAN #MLS

HAR JOURNALIST @harjournalist.bsky.social · 4d

#MLS player status report for #VamosOrlando

#ORLvVAN

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 5d

Rookie lap for Sherwood Park’s own Braeden Cootes. #Canucks

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 9d

Apparently there’s a baseball game happening? Well, I’m settling in for some soccer.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 9d

Re-upping this story about Whitecaps star Ryan Gauld ahead of today’s matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes. After almost seven months recovering from a knee injury, Vancouver’s captain is back — just in time for a playoff run.

#vwfc #mls

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/vanco...

Vancouver Whitecaps success made healing from injury easier for captain Ryan Gauld

VANCOUVER - Ryan Gauld knew right away that something was wrong.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 11d

I sat down with Ryan Gauld today to talk about his injury, his return and what the addition of Thomas Muller means for his spot in the Whitecaps lineup.

#vwfc #mls

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/vanco...

Vancouver Whitecaps success made healing from injury easier for captain Ryan Gauld

VANCOUVER - Ryan Gauld knew right away that something was wrong.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 14d

History will be made when the Vancouver Whitecaps face Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship final tomorrow. But which team will etch its name in the record books remains to be seen.

#VWFC #MLS #VFC #CPL

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/vanco...

Vancouver vs. Vancouver: Whitecaps, VFC to battle in Canadian Championship final

VANCOUVER - History will be made when the Canadian Championship final is played on Wednesday.

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HAR JOURNALIST @harjournalist.bsky.social · 25d

Via #VWFC’s @saritareports.bsky.social

NEWS: As a precautionary measure, Thomas Müller won’t travel to Kansas this weekend - adductor day-to-day.

#MLS

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 25d

Thatcher Demko is back. The all-star goalie says he feels stronger than ever both physically and mentally as the Vancouver Canucks prepare for the season ahead.

#canucks #nhl

www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/...

Canucks G Demko stronger physically, mentally heading into new season

Sitting on the sidelines for large chunks of last season wasn’t easy for Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko.

www.tsn.ca

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Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦 @risingaction.bsky.social · 28d

Pre-order now!

Available everywhere Oct. 9!

Donnie & Dhali @donnieanddhali.bsky.social · 28d

Earlier, @risingaction.bsky.social joined the guys and talked about his new book on the life of Gino Odjick.

Full interview..
youtu.be/YqEp3N37eUI

Pre-order your copy now!
tinyurl.com/4hj6p8a2

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Sep 14

On a special night at B.C. Place and a Whitecaps team that’s trying to accomplish special things this season.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/mulle...

#vwfc #mls

Muller scores hat trick, Whitecaps clinch playoffs with 7-0 rout of Union

VANCOUVER - Thomas Muller scored a hat trick on his birthday and the Vancouver Whitecaps clinched a playoff spot with a dominant 7-0 win over the visiting Philadelphia Union on

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Sep 14

Lucky No. 7.

MLS Communications @mls-pr.bsky.social · Sep 14

By defeating the Philadelphia Union 7-0 tonight, Vancouver Whitecaps FC became the seventh team in MLS history to win a regular-season game by seven goals.

The seven goals scored were also a club record.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Sep 14

Tonight’s announced attendance is 26,031 — the club’s third straight sell out. It’s the first time in the MLS era that the ‘Caps have sold out three straight games.

Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Sep 14

I can’t really describe just how different the atmosphere is at Whitecaps games these days. B.C. Place is packed. Fans are incredibly engaged. And the team is fun to watch. A treat for Vancouver sports fans. #VWFC #MLS

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Sep 14

Hey, the Canucks get eyeballs no matter what they do. And who am I to judge those dedicated fans?

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Sep 14

I can’t really describe just how different the atmosphere is at Whitecaps games these days. B.C. Place is packed. Fans are incredibly engaged. And the team is fun to watch. A treat for Vancouver sports fans. #VWFC #MLS

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Sep 13

Clouds slowly turning into cotton candy over B.C. Place as the sun sets. #BCLions #CFL

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 30

This first set between Shapovalov and Sinner is spicy. 🔥

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 30

Sydney Bard has always called the East Coast home. But not for long. After getting picked up by @pwhl--vancouver.bsky.social in the expansion draft, the 24-year-old defender is looking forward to moving west for her sophmore season.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/expan...

Expansion draftee Sydney Bard eager to make her mark with PWHL Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Sydney Bard couldn't help but be a little bit star-struck as she looked around the Boston Fleet's locker room last season.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 28

A new report says Canada’s sporting system is broken. Advocates say the findings are validating, but creating lasting change will take time.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/can...

Canada's sport system 'broken' and in need of change: report

A new national report on how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport says "Canadian sport has lost its way" and the federal government must act to better protect athletes

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

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HAR JOURNALIST @harjournalist.bsky.social · Aug 24

#VWFC’s Thomas Müller just revealed that Tristan Blackmon will be called up to the upcoming #USMNT roster during the September international window.

a telus logo is on a blue background

ALT: a telus logo is on a blue background

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Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Aug 24

For what it's worth. We wanted to submit a question to the referee about the penalty. But it is all electronically and has to be done ten minutes before the game ends.

Guess last-minute penalty decisions are not part of MLS's equation.

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