Mike McEwen takes control of Pool B with 10-2 win over Jamie Koe at Brier
By The Canadian Press on March 6th, 2024
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen took control of Pool B at the Canadian men’s curling championship with a 10-2 win over Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories in Wednesday’s early draw. McEwen improved to 5-1 to lead the pool and stopped a three-game winning streak for Koe (4-2) at the Montana’s Brier. The Saskatchewan foursome ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raonic hopes to remain healthy entering match against Nadal at Indian Wells
By Stephanie Myles, The Canadian Press on March 6th, 2024
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – When Milos Raonic takes on Rafael Nadal before a sold-out night-session crowd at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday night, the patriarch of the current Canadian tennis wave will be back where he belongs. For how long is the question. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., has been trying to return from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Ottawa Senators
By The Canadian Press on March 6th, 2024
OTTAWA – The NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by acquiring veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators. The Senators receive two draft picks in return – a conditional fourth-round selection this year (becomes a third-round pick in 2026 if the Panthers win the Stanley Cup) and a third-round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Triple Crown opens with King’s Plate on Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack
By The Canadian Press on March 6th, 2024
TORONTO – The $1-million King’s Plate will open the 2024 Canadian Triple Crown on Aug. 17, Woodbine Entertainment Group announced Wednesday. The King’s Plate is North America’s oldest continuously run race. It will highlight Woodbine’s 2024 meet, which begins April 27 and runs through Dec. 15, a total of 129 race dates. The second jewel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Senators
By The Canadian Press on March 6th, 2024
OTTAWA – It appears the NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by reportedly acquiring veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators. The Senators receive two draft picks in return – a fourth-round selection this year (third round if the Panthers win the Stanley Cup) and a third-round pick in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘There is a fine line’: How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 6th, 2024
Dave Jackson had just made what he thought was a straightforward tripping call. Refereeing an AHL game in the late 1980s, the young official couldn’t understand why future NHL head coach Rick Bowness was upset. Jackson skated over for a chat. “Blatant penalty,” he recalled. “(Bowness) runs over from behind the bench to the door ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics and Nuggets to play in Abu Dhabi in October in two NBA preseason games
By The Associated Press on March 6th, 2024
The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will play in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 4 and 6 in preseason games ahead of next season, the NBA announced Wednesday. “We’re excited to bring two of the best teams in the NBA to Abu Dhabi in the Celtics and the Nuggets,” NBA Deputy Commissioner and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pocrnic, Ravens eye repeat as U Sports women’s basketball champions
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on March 6th, 2024
Kali Pocrnic and the Carleton Ravens are ready for the challenge ahead as they seek a second straight national title at the U Sports women’s basketball Final 8. The Ravens enter the tournament as the second seed and the reigning two-time Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champions. Carleton finished the regular season with a 21-1 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on March 6th, 2024
The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season. Sandin, who was set to be a restricted free agent this summer, has rounded out his game since joining the Capitals a year ago from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buck Stops Here: Broadcaster Martinez roams complex at Jays camp, soaking up info
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 6th, 2024
With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays’ player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla. Sometimes the veteran broadcaster watches batting practice from the visiting dugout bench. An up-close perch from behind the bullpen fence is ideal for observing pitchers. Martinez will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
By The Associated Press on March 6th, 2024
BONN, Germany (AP) – Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year’s Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The International Paralympic Committee set limits on athletes from the two countries which are stricter than those detailed by the International Olympic Committee for the ... Read More »
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