Sports

For the first time in five seasons, the University of Victoria Vikes men's basketball team will open the Canada West playoffs on the road.

NFL -- New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre has retired from the National Football League after 18 record-breaking seasons and one Super Bowl championship, the team said yesterday.

CFL -- All-star offensive tackle Jason Jimenez confirmed that he has signed a two-year contract with an option to remain with the B.C. Lions. Jimenez, 28, is entering his fourth season with the Lions. The native of Queens, N.Y.

Olympian starts national anthem contest

NHL -- Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner, Ales Hemsky and Kyle Brodziak each recorded a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers scored four times in the first period and cruised to a 7-2 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens last night.

Montgomery knocks off Miki, Griffith

One year from today, at 6 p.m. at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver, this province will step into the world spotlight as it has never done before. Whether booster or critic, no British Columbian will be just a casual observer.

Victoria's Jason Montgomery begins today's action at the B.C. Men's Canadian Direct Insurance Curling Championship today in Maple Ridge with a record of 1-3, after losing 9-6 to defending champion Bob Ursel of Kelowna in the late draw last night.

Golden Baseball League team's home opener slated for May 29

At the start of this curling season, it was doubtful that Nancy McConnery would have much of an impact in the women's playdowns in Nova Scotia.