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Current and former members of the Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA organization pose with MLA Glen Simard, third from left, Keystone Centre CEO and general manager Connie Lawrence, in white, and Mayor Jeff Fawcett, right, at the announcement of the 2027 Telus Cup coming to Brandon in April. The seven-day national championship will include the Wheat Kings as the host club. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Telus Cup coming to Keystone Centre

Thomas Friesen 7 minute read Yesterday at 9:33 PM CDT

Travis Mealy knows the ultra-tough grind of earning a spot at the Telus Cup.

He guided the under-18 Brandon Wheat Kings there in 2024, when they earned a silver medal in Membertou, N.S.

Brandon is officially set to compete in the 2027 edition of the national U18 male hockey championship, as the event is coming to the Keystone Centre on April 19-25.

“We were, as a staff and as an organization, extremely excited when we heard the news,” Mealy said at Thursday’s announcement.

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In a photo that appeared in the Brandon Sun on Oct. 5, 1956, Les Lilley (15) is greeted after finally arriving at Brandon Regals camp by defenceman Vic Lynn (22). Lilley was quickly signed, becoming the 10th player to put pen to paper. (Brandon Sun files)

A REGAL AFFAIR, Part 4: Competitive camp shows team has promise

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A REGAL AFFAIR, Part 4: Competitive camp shows team has promise

Perry Bergson 6 minute read Yesterday at 9:30 PM CDT

The first full training camp for the Brandon Regals began with promise.

The New York Rangers sent two dozen players to the Regals, although many were freshly out of the junior ranks. The good news was that six had previous WHL experience, including Les Colwill, Earl (Ching) Johnson and Les Lilley.

“This does not mean that these players will be all that we will be receiving from the Rangers,” general manager Frank Boucher said in the Sept. 5 edition of The Brandon Sun. “New York will have a training camp in Providence and it is possible that players may be sent from that to Brandon.”

Five players who were owned by the Regals — Ray Manson, Billy Bucyk, Lucien Dechene, George Senick and Norm Johnson — were also coming back, along with six players acquired from the Saskatoon Quakers.

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Golf

Nachtigall finishes tied for 23rd at Canadian amateur

1 minute read Yesterday at 9:31 PM CDT

Evan Nachtigall finished tied for 23rd at the Canadian men’s amateur golf championship at Mickelson National Golf Club in Calgary on Thursday.

The Brandonite carded a 1-over 73, finishing the four-day event at 4 under.

Dawson Lew of Toronto carded a 69 to win at 17 under.

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FILE - New Jersey Devils defenseman Cal Foote (52) during warm up before an NHL hockey game, against the Buffalo Sabres Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

Team in Sweden terminates Cal Foote’s contract after objections

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Team in Sweden terminates Cal Foote’s contract after objections

The Associated Press 1 minute read 12:05 AM CDT

KARLSTAD, Sweden (AP) — A hockey team in the Swedish Elite League has terminated the contract of Cal Foote after objections from fans about it. Färjestad BK announced Thursday it was not going to honor the contract after conversations with stakeholders.

Foote was one of five players acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile Hockey Canada 2018 world junior case. The 27-year-old defenseman spent much of last season with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.

He was in the New Jersey Devils’ organization when the NHL suspended the players involved. The situation in 2018 happened before the players reached the NHL.

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Football

B.C. Lions quarterback Kaidon Salter (19) hands off to Emani Bailey (25) during first half CFL football action against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Thursday, July 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Zander Horvath’s three touchdowns carry Lions to 35-19 win over Blue Bombers

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Zander Horvath’s three touchdowns carry Lions to 35-19 win over Blue Bombers

Judy Owen, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 10:59 PM CDT

WINNIPEG - Zander Horvath ran for a trio of touchdowns to help rookie B.C. Lions quarterback Kaidon Salter record a 35-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in his first CFL start on Thursday.

Horvath scored on a one-yard run in the second quarter, but then burst through for 58- and 35-yard scores in the final three minutes of the fourth quarter. The Indiana product out of Purdue finished with 17 carries for 191 yards.

Salter showed his mobility more than his arm as the Lions (2-5) picked up their second win of the season in front of a crowd of 31,509 fans at Princess Auto Stadium. 

Salter was 7-of-15 passing for 96 yards and one TD, but the Texas native ran 10 times for 160 yards.

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Sports Looking Back: July 31, 2026

1 minute read Yesterday at 9:30 PM CDT

IN LOCAL HISTORY

• 40 YEARS AGO — Karen Van Eenoo had four hits including a double to pave Deloraine Royalettes to an 11-6 victory over Curly MacKay and Sons in a Brandon and District Fastball League game. Rhonda Hicks had three singles in support of winning pitcher Donna Moore.

• 20 YEARS AGO — Dave Farquhar knew from experience that he likely wouldn’t have to do anything spectacular in the final round to win the Victoria Inn Western Open. After a stellar opening round of four-under-par 67, the Brandonite figured a steady round would give him an excellent chance at winning and he accomplished just that, shooting a two-over-par 73 to win by one stroke at the Wheat City Golf Course. His two-under-par total of 140 gave Farquhar his second Western Open title, following a 2004 playoff victory over Grant Coulter.

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Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) reaches for a loose ball during first half WNBA basketball action against Toronto Tempo in Toronto on Thursday, July 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Williams, Miles and Collier lead Lynx past Tempo 104-72; Toronto loses fifth straight

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Williams, Miles and Collier lead Lynx past Tempo 104-72; Toronto loses fifth straight

Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 9:20 PM CDT

TORONTO - Courtney Williams, Olivia Miles and Napheesa Collier scored 16 points apiece to help the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx extend their win streak to nine with a 104-72 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Thursday.

Playing in front of Toronto Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes at Scotiabank Arena, the Tempo (10-18) dropped their fifth in a row.

Collier, who made her season debut with 24 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday against Toronto after missing four months because of left ankle surgery, followed up with another strong outing in her second game back.

Laura Juskaite and Marina Mabrey led the Tempo with 19 and 16 points, respectively.

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Golf

Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit

Larry Lage, The Associated Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 7:51 PM CDT

DETROIT (AP) — Peter Malnati has missed more cuts than he has made on the PGA Tour this season, filling his head with doubts about his game.

He just got quite a confidence boost.

Malnati shot a career-best, 9-under 61 to tie a tournament record in the first round of the final Rocket Classic on Thursday, giving him a two-shot lead.

When Malnati stood on the first tee, his caddie suggested leaving the driver in his bag to play it safe and set up a solid start.

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University of Toronto Varsity Blues head coach Vicky Sunohara speaks to her team in Saskatoon, Sask., on Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Sunohara named head coach of Canada’s women’s development hockey team

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Sunohara named head coach of Canada’s women’s development hockey team

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 2:33 PM CDT

CALGARY - Vicky Sunohara is climbing another rung in her hockey coaching journey.

The two-time Olympic gold medallist as a player was named head coach of the Canadian women's development team for the upcoming season Thursday.

Nadine Muzerall, meanwhile, will be behind the bench to lead the women's under-18 program.

Sunohara, whose resume with the U18 team over the last two years includes a gold-medal performance in 2025, enters her 16th season as head coach of the University of Toronto women's hockey team.

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Sports Breaking News

Argentina's President Javier Milei, left, talks to Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz the inauguration of Peru's new President Keiko Fujimori in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.(AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo, Pool)

Milei empowers Argentina to bar or deport foreigners over hateful remarks about the country

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Milei empowers Argentina to bar or deport foreigners over hateful remarks about the country

Isabel Debre, The Associated Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 6:26 PM CDT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After a bruising World Cup defeat gave way to what many Argentines saw as a sweeping wave of hatred against their country, Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday signed an emergency decree empowering the government to deny entry to or expel foreigners who incite discrimination or violence against Argentines because of their nationality.

Milei’s office cast the decree as a response to weeks of criticism from celebrities, opposing fans and social media users after controversial refereeing decisions fueled speculation that FIFA had tilted the soccer tournament in favor of the Argentina team and superstar Lionel Messi. Detractors directed their anger about occasionally aggressive Argentine fans and the team’s roughhousing on the pitch not only at players but increasingly at Argentine society as a whole.

The measure adds new grounds to Argentina’s immigration law, allowing authorities to bar, deport and revoke visas of people found to have promoted hatred against Argentines in spoken or written statements or who have desecrated national symbols.

“In light of recent displays of hostility toward the Argentine Republic and Argentines, the national government reaffirms that the defense of the nation, its citizens and its symbols is non-negotiable,” the president’s office said. “Anyone who attacks the Argentine Republic is not welcome in our country.”

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Retired Olympic gold medal gymnast Nadia Comaneci greets supporters during a media availability in Montreal on Thursday, July 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Olympic great Comaneci returns to Montreal, where her perfect 10 changed gymnastics

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Olympic great Comaneci returns to Montreal, where her perfect 10 changed gymnastics

Charlotte Glorieux, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 3:23 PM CDT

MONTREAL - The bright orange suit Nadia Comaneci wore Thursday matched the colour of the Olympic torch outside the Canadian Olympic House in downtown Montreal, while a gold necklace in the shape of the Olympic rings hinted at the reason for her return.

Fifty years after becoming the first gymnast to earn a perfect 10 at an Olympic Games, the Romanian legend returned to the city where, at 14, she delivered the iconic performance.

“It’s always emotional to be back here in Montreal,” said the 64-year-old Comaneci.

“To be able to celebrate 50 years is a long time. We live in a world that has the tendency to forget moments very fast, and to be here to celebrate this amazing 50 years since ’76 is… a once-in-a-lifetime event.”

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