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NSL Vancouver Rise FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC
It was a tough afternoon for Vancouver Rise FC at Swangard Stadium on Saturday, as they fell 3-0 to Ottawa Rapid FC in their final home game of the regular season. Despite the scoreline, the home side controlled much of the match, creating chance after chance but finding no way past Ottawa goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais.
Rise nearly struck first in the opening minutes, with Latifah Abdu curling a shot that forced Dagenais into an early save. The pressure continued throughout the half, with Quinn narrowly missing a spectacular long-range effort and Yuka Okamoto sliding a shot just wide after a slick passing move. But against the run of play, Ottawa broke through when Stella Downing slipped in behind the defense and finished to put the visitors up 1-0.
Vancouver carried momentum into the second half, with Holly Ward and Abdu both coming agonizingly close to equalizing. Nikki Stanton nearly found the net with a diving header, but once again Dagenais was there to smother the danger. Ottawa doubled their lead in the 78th minute through D.B. Pridham, and Jazmine Wilkinson’s late header sealed a 3-0 win for the visitors.
While the result was disappointing, the day wasn’t without celebration. Before kickoff, Rise FC unveiled their brand-new mascot: a mountain goat named Sunny, who was introduced to fans for the first time and received a warm welcome from the Swangard crowd.
Rise FC now hit the road for their regular-season finale, traveling to Halifax to take on the Tides FC on Saturday, September 27. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. PT.
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Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer & Aly Mae
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NBA G League – Long Island Nets vs Wisconsin Herd
Long Island Nets closed out their two-game set in Laval with a 121–112 win over the Wisconsin Herd on Friday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,201 fans at Place Bell. After a slow start that had them trailing after the first quarter, the Nets found their rhythm in the second, cutting down on mistakes and taking control before halftime. That stretch helped them carry a narrow lead into the break and set up a more confident second half.
Malachi Smith led the way with a standout performance, scoring a career-high 36 points while also adding nine assists. He was efficient throughout the game and consistently created good looks, both for himself and his teammates. Nate Williams and Tre Scott provided solid support on both ends, and Long Island benefited from balanced scoring overall, with several players contributing at key moments.
The game remained competitive into the fourth quarter, but Long Island pulled away with a late run to seal the win. The Nets shot well as a team and did most of their damage inside, which made the difference down the stretch. It was a steady, well-rounded performance and a positive way for Long Island to wrap up its trip to Laval before returning home.
More information about the NBA G League here.
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NBA G League – Long Island Nets vs Wisconsin Herd
All Photo Credit: Andres Amaya
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Nitro Circus Sends Vancouver Sky-High on the Off The Rails Tour
Nitro Circus rolled into Rogers Arena on December 18 with its Off The Rails World Tour and turned downtown Vancouver into a full-blown loud and wild stunt circus.
The show leaned hard into the “how are humans doing this?” feeling. FMX, BMX, skate, scooter, and custom-built contraptions flew off massive ramps all night. The Giganta Ramp dominated the floor, sending riders sky-high with flips that made the crowd gasp first, then scream.
Nitro Circus knows its audience. This felt built for all ages with pyro blasting and music thumping. It never dragged and families around the arena stayed locked in from start to finish.
A playful rivalry ran through the night between Canadian and American athletes. The Canadians took the win, and Rogers Arena made sure everyone knew it.
The Ring of Fire segment landed as one of the night’s biggest moments. Riders launched through flames on contraptions that looked held together by hope and bravery. Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham joined that chaos and owned it.
The finale sealed the deal with FMX rider Ben Richards stomping a double backflip that snapped me back to Carey Hart’s historic “first backflip ever” moment at the Gravity Games in 2000.
Nitro Circus delivered exactly what it promised: big tricks, big noise, big smiles. If this tour comes back, grab tickets fast and bring kids and friends. Just make sure you don’t blink!
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NITRO CIRCUS ‘OFF THE RAILS’
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer