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Vancouver Rise FC Throw A Packed Party At The Hollywood Theatre After Winning The NSL Title
Vancouver Rise FC kept the celebration rolling on Wednesday night, packing out the Hollywood Theatre for their championship event. Fans rushed for the free tickets, and they vanished almost instantly which is no shock after the club’s big weekend.
The team had just pulled off a huge 2–1 win over AFC Toronto in the 2025 NSL Final presented by Toyota, securing the first-ever playoff title in league history. It capped a standout year for a squad that’s been building steam since day one of the Northern Super League, Canada’s new pro women’s league that includes clubs from Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa and Toronto.
The Hollywood Theatre felt more like a family reunion. Players and supporters mixed, snapped photos, and soaked up the moment. After a season that pushed the team across the country and back, sharing the trophy at home felt right.
The night also doubled as an awards show. Captain Samantha Chang picked up the Rise Excellence Award for her steady leadership and the way she keeps the bar high for the group. Jessika Cowart earned Defensive MVP. Jessica De Filippo grabbed Offensive MVP. Kirstin Tynan and Shannon Woeller were honoured with the Ambassador Award for the way they connect with the community. Nikki Stanton took home the Together We Rise Award for being the heartbeat of the room all season.
It was a simple recipe: a historic win, a full theatre of loyal fans, and a team that keeps giving the city something to cheer for. Vancouver showed up for them on Wednesday, and the players gave the love right back.
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All Photo Credit: 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