VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed former Welsh international striker Robert Earnshaw.
The 33-year-old joined the Whitecaps on trial during the pre-season. He previously played in MLS for Toronto FC and the Chicago Fire.
The Zimbabwe-born Earnshaw has also played for Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Blackpool and Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Earnshaw has retired from international football, with 16 goals in 59 games for Wales.
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have recalled goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the American Hockey League's Utica Comets.
LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada’s under-20 men's rugby squad knocked off Romania's under-19 side for the second match in a row as the Canadians rallied from an early 10-point deficit to win 36-13 Saturday.
VANCOUVER — Derek Dorsett admitted to costing his team with some undisciplined play last time out. He more than made up for it on Saturday.
Soon after Pakistan entered the quarter-finals of the World Cup crushing Ireland on Sunday, bowling wizard Wasim Akram's wife Shaniera congratulated the side on their victory.
VANCOUVER — Hockey parents who swear and yell at coaches, referees and players during their kids' games will be handed stiffer penalties next season by a British Columbia association that is taking aim at "rink rage" and inspiring officials across the country.
Jonathan Quick made 19 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, and Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar each had a goal and an assist Thursday as the Kings defeated the Canucks 4-0.