New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
TORONTO – Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. His dad used to take him to the odd Leafs game back in the day at Maple Leaf Gardens. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ballpark Feel: Toronto Blue Jays showcase lower bowl renovations at Rogers Centre
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
TORONTO – The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it’s time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Team brass showed off the latest changes to the downtown stadium on Thursday with a media tour that showcased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Sami Zayn is ready for his ‘Rocky IV’ moment at WrestleMania 40
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
Sami Zayn came so close to reaching the summit of the pro wrestling industry, he could almost taste it. Before a deafening, sold-out crowd at last year’s Elimination Chamber event in Montreal, the red-headed hometown hero hit Roman Reigns with his patented “Helluva Kick” and pinned him for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. The audience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Gushue Falls to undefeated Sweden at world men’s curling playdowns
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – Brad Gushue’s win streak is over at five games after Canada lost 6-5 to Sweden’s Niklas Edin at the world men’s curling championship on Thursday. Gushue and his St. John’s, N.L., team of Mark Nichols, E.J. Harnden and Geoff Walker fell to 8-2 and were in second place with Scotland in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reaves rediscovers game with Maple Leafs after early struggles: ‘I had no confidence’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
TORONTO – Ryan Reaves delivered a pair of massive hits to roaring approval. The Maple Leafs enforcer then dropped the gloves later in the game looking to spark his teammates, emphatically gesturing to the bench after a series of punishing blows that again had fans inside Scotiabank Arena on their feet. Toronto fell 4-1 to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swimming Canada says contingency plan in the works for Olympic trials
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
MONTREAL – Swimming Canada says a contingency plan for the Olympic and Paralympic trials is in the works following the extended closure of Montreal’s Olympic pool. The national trials – Swimming Canada’s selection meet for this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris – were scheduled for May 13 to 19 at the Olympic pool. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-seeded Pegula advances to Charleston Open quarterfinals. Defending champion Jabeur ousted
By The Associated Press on April 4th, 2024
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Top-seeded Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals of the Charleston Open and Danielle Collins eliminated defending champion Ons Jabeur on Thursday. Pegula, who reached the semifinals last year, had little trouble beating Magda Linette 6-2, 6-2. Pegula will face either No. 12-seeded Victoria Azarenka or Taylor Townsend for a spot in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP will provide intelligence help, police to help secure Paris Olympics this summer
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
OTTAWA – The RCMP will be part of an international policing effort to keep the Olympics in Paris safe this summer. In January France’s Interior Ministry asked for help from 46 different countries, including a request for more than 2,000 additional police officers. A spokeswoman for the RCMP says they will contribute to security and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women’s hoops for the 2nd straight season
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on April 4th, 2024
Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. The star guard from Iowa was honored Thursday as The Associated Press Player of the Year in women’s basketball for the second consecutive year. Clark received 35 votes from the 36-member national media panel that votes on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zhan outstanding as China beats Japan 3-2 in shootout at women’s hockey worlds
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
UTICA, N.Y. – Grace Zhan made 50 saves in regulation and overtime in a standout performance and Guan Yingying scored the only shootout goal as China defeated Japan 3-2 Thursday at the world women’s hockey championship. Zhan withstood a barrage of pucks in the first period, making 21 saves on 22 shots. She stopped all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites, study indicates
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2024
TORONTO – A new study indicates most Ontarians who recently gambled online did so through regulated sites, though the unregulated market is still sizable. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario commissioned the study to mark the first two years of operation of Ontario’s regulated internet gaming market. The Ipsos study found that 86.4 per ... Read More »
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