Auger-Aliassime through to third round at Indian Wells with win over Lestienne
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open with a convincing 6-4, 6-1 win over French qualifier Constant Lestienne on Friday. Auger-Aliassime won 85 per cent of first serve points and broke Lestienne four times on 10 chances while defending all three break points he faced. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs acquire Connor Dewar from Wild for 2026 fourth-round pick
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
TORONTO – Centre Connor Dewar was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the Minnesota Wild ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Minnesota got a fourth-round selection in the 2026 NHL draft and forward Dmitry Ovchinnikov in return. Dewar has 10 goals and four assists over 57 games with the Wild this season. The 24-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers stand pat at trade deadline after making deals earlier this week
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
EDMONTON – Through the first half of the season, the word from Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland didn’t change. The Oilers were close to being maxed out on the NHL’s salary cap and any deal the team made would have to be “dollar in, dollar out.” But, including the signing of former NHL MVP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets get Toffoli, Miller from New Jersey Devils in separate trades for picks
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets made two deals with the New Jersey Devils ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline, getting veteran winger Tyler Toffoli and defenceman Colin Miller in separate transactions. New Jersey received a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in 2025 for Toffoli and retain 50 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christiaan Esterhuizen named coach of Pacific Pride and Canada under-20 rugby team
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
Christiaan Esterhuizen has been appointed head coach of both the Canadian under-20 rugby team and the Pacific Pride academy. Esterhuizen will work alongside Phil Mack, who was recently appointed attack coach of the Canadian men’s team but will remain as technical lead for the Pride, Rugby Canada’s developmental side. “With Christiaan working alongside forwards coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks ‘good enough to compete’ after quiet trade deadline: GM
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks looked around ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline Friday, but general manager Patrik Allvin says high prices kept his team from making any moves. Allvin told reporters he and his front office did much of their work well ahead of Friday and the GM feels the team is “good enough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mitton is primed for Paris Olympics after winning world indoor title
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
For Sarah Mitton, a world championship is some added excitement as she prepares for the Paris Olympics this summer. The Brooklyn, N.S., native won her first global title last weekend with a gold medal in shot put at the world athletics indoor championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Mitton reset her national indoor record for the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames get Nikita Okhotiuk from San Jose for fifth-round pick in 2024 draft
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
CALGARY – Defenceman Nikita Okhotiuk has been traded to the Calgary Flames by the San Jose Sharks for a draft pick. San Jose gets a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft in return for the 23-year-old defenceman. Okhotiuk has a goal and seven assists with 44 penalty minutes and a minus-22 defensive rating in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nichushkin returns to lineup for Avalanche after receiving care from player assistance program
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2024
DENVER (AP) – Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup Friday against Minnesota after receiving care through the player assistance program, Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. It will be Nichushkin’s first game since Jan. 10. The 28-year-old Russian became the second Colorado player to take part in the joint NHLPA/NHL program this season after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lukes’ two-run triple leads Blue Jays to 2-1 spring training win over Yankees
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Nathan Lukes had a two-run triple and Chris Bassitt had a strong start as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 2-1 in spring training action Friday. The Blue Jays got two of their three hits in a decisive sixth inning. Bo Bichette doubled with one on to set up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herdman says Toronto FC knows it will take time to win back supporters’ trust
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2024
TORONTO – After collecting four points in two road outings, Toronto FC opens the home half of the MLS season Saturday against Charlotte FC. And while the early signs have been positive – TFC has already matched its road points total of 2023 when it went 0-13-4 away from home – coach John Herdman knows ... Read More »
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