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Aparicio and revamped Atletico Ottawa looking to top Canadian Premier League table
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
On his third stop in the Canadian Premier League, Manny Aparicio is closer to home and, hopefully, another title. The 28-year-old midfielder, born in Buenos Aires and raised in Toronto, joined Atletico Ottawa in the off-season from Pacific FC – part of a strong Ottawa recruiting class. “We have a lot of positions where no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta spring signals another Oilers-Kings NHL playoff showdown
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
EDMONTON – There are a few sure signs of spring in Alberta. The snow turns to slush, the Canada geese return to the ponds, lakes and streams, and the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings face each other in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. The two rivals will meet in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne back running but still some weeks away
By The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
TORONTO – There was a welcome sighting of Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne running with a trainer Friday while the rest of the team warmed up before training on a damp day at BMO Field. But the former Napoli captain, who has not played since March 23 when he hobbled off the field with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC, New England looking to turn the tide after disappointing showings
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
Toronto FC and the New England Revolution are both looking to climb out of a hole when they meet Saturday at BMO Field. After a promising start under John Herdman, injury-depleted Toronto (3-4-1) has lost three straight while being outscored 10-3. New England (1-5-1) made it as far as the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal hit with injuries ahead of meeting against Orlando City SC
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
MONTREAL – CF Montreal will have to put their depth to the test this weekend. Strikers Matias Coccaro, Josef Martinez, Kwadwo Opoku and Jules-Anthony Vilsaint are all out as Montreal (3-3-1) hosts Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer play Saturday night. “Obviously we’re sad about the injuries,” wingback Raheem Edwards said Friday. “But I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GM Staios taking cautious approach to off-season after Sens miss playoffs again
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
OTTAWA – Another season out of the playoffs has left Ottawa Senators players frustrated and disappointed, but a complete overhaul doesn’t appear to be in Steve Staios’s plans. In his media availability with media Friday morning, the Senators general manager acknowledged his players’ feelings – captain Brady Tkachuk said Thursday as players cleaned out their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks set to face Predators in first playoff appearance since 2020
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Expectations for the Vancouver Canucks were not high heading into the season. Asked in September if he expected the team to make the playoffs, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford hedged. “To be very to the point, the changes that we made, we have a playoff team if everything goes right,” he said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames want to promote their team as a desirable destination for NHL players
By The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
CALGARY – Winning more games and the construction of a new arena will convince more NHL players that Calgary is a desirable place to play, some Flames say as they head for the exits. Calgary finished 17 points out of a playoff spot this season with a record of 38-39-5, and missed the post-season a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Receiver Eugene Lewis optimistic about Edmonton Elks’ 2024 fortunes
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
Receiver Eugene Lewis can’t wait to start earning quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson’s trust. The signing of Bethel-Thompson, a two-time Grey Cup champion, was Edmonton’s biggest off-season move. The Elks have finished last in the West Division three consecutive years. CFL training camps open next month. “I know what a great quarterback can do,” Lewis said. “Somebody ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins GM Dubas joins Canada’s front office for world hockey championship
By The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
CALGARY – Pittsburgh Penguins general manager and president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas has been named to Canada’s front office team for the upcoming world hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Friday that Dubas will make his international debut as an associate general manager on GM Rick Nash’s staff. Dubas, from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton, Winnipeg and B.C. fined by CFL for exceeding 2023 salary cap
By The Canadian Press on April 19th, 2024
TORONTO – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions have all been fined by the CFL for exceeding the league’s 2023 salary cap. But none exceeded the $5.45-million cap by more than $100,000 so the selection order for the ’24 CFL draft April 30 remains unchanged. The CFL released the results of its ... Read More »
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