Yankees slugger Aaron Judge back in posted lineup after sitting out 9 days with abdominal injury
By The Associated Press on March 20th, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was in the posted lineup for Wednesday night’s game against Pittsburgh after sitting out nine days with an abdominal injury. Judge hadn’t played since March 10, when he struck out in both at-bats against Atlanta. He had an MRI the following day. Judge started feeling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is outlining new oversight and advisory groups for the city’s efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city is set to host six matches as part of the international tournament that will also see games in Vancouver as well as across the United States and Mexico. Toronto has estimated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon’s family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, ‘strongly believes’ CTE played role
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024
Chris Simon’s family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it “strongly believes” a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame. Simon killed himself Monday night at age 52, his family confirmed in a statement provided by the player’s former agent, Paul Theofanous. Once one of hockey’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finding Canadian talent at national combine is crucial for success in CFL
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024
WINNIPEG – Mike O’Shea and his CFL colleagues don’t need convincing about the value of Canadian players. Their actions back up their words. Seventy per cent of players selected in CFL drafts since 2000 have played at least one game in the league, according to head statistician Steve Daniel. The rosters in the final week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohtani and Dodgers rally to beat Padres 5-2 in season opener, first MLB game in South Korea
By Stephen Wade, The Associated Press on March 20th, 2024
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Shohei Ohtani’s RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 in Wednesday night’s major league opener, the sport’s first game in South Korea. The game turned when a routine grounder went through the webbing of the glove of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Homan beats Japan’s Ueno at world women’s curling championship
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024
SYDNEY, N.S. – Canada’s Rachel Homan defeated Japan’s Miyu Ueno 7-2 to remain unbeaten at the world women’s curling championship. Homan and her team of Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes scored three in the eighth end en route to their seventh straight round-robin victory. The Ottawa-based foursome has won 23 games in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guentzel, Kuznetsov settling in with Hurricanes after Carolina’s big deadline moves
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024
Rod Brind’Amour would prefer a longer runway. The Carolina Hurricanes have tended to make their big roster moves – signings, trades and, of course, offer sheets – in the summer with an eye toward ensuring new additions are firmly entrenched when the puck drops. “You don’t have this massive change with 20 games to go,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian-born heavyweight Ben (Vanilla Thunder) Tynan back for more in Bangkok
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024
Last time Ben (Vanilla Thunder) Tynan was at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, the Canadian-born mixed martial arts heavyweight left with a win and a US$50,000 bonus. His mother turned out to be the benefactor from Tynan’s Nov. 3 One Championship debut. “I ended up taking her to England,” Tynan said. “We checked out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: ‘Showtime Kane’ scores in OT as Red Wings beat Blue Jackets 4-3
By The Associated Press on March 19th, 2024
DETROIT (AP) – Patrick Kane scored 48 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3. Kane scored from the left circle after Lucas Raymond tied the game with his second goal of the night with 12.6 seconds remaining in regulation time. Raymond has seven goals in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, March 19, 2024
By The Canadian Press on March 19th, 2024
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 3 Buffalo 2. Edmonton 3 Montreal 2 (OT) Winnipeg 4 N.Y. Rangers 2 Philadelphia 4 Toronto 3 Boston 6 Ottawa 2 Detroit 4 Columbus 3 (OT) New Jersey 5 Pittsburgh 2 Carolina 4 N.Y. Islanders 1 Colorado 4 St. Louis 3 Nashville 8 San Jose 2 Minnesota 4 Anaheim 0 Tampa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings beat the Blue Jackets in OT
By The Associated Press on March 19th, 2024
DETROIT (AP) – Patrick Kane scored 48 seconds into overtime as the Detroit rallied to beat Columbus 4-3. Kane scored from the left circle after Lucas Raymond tied the score with his second goal of the game with 12.6 seconds remaining in regulation. Raymond has seven goals in the last five games, giving him a ... Read More »
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