José DeLeón, MLB pitcher for 13 seasons, dies at age 63
By The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) – José DeLeón, a major league pitcher for 13 seasons who led the National League in strikeouts for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989, has died. He was 63. Los Leones del Escogido, DeLeón’s team in the Dominican Winter League, said he died Sunday evening at a hospital in Santo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
DENVER (AP) – Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced that Nichushkin has entered the follow-up care phase after being away from the team since in mid-January. Colorado coach Jared Bednar said after the practice that Nichushkin’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serven drives in five, Jays thump Pirates 8-4 for first pre-season win
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Brian Serven hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 Monday for their first win of spring training. Serven’s two-out homer in the sixth inning came with Garrett Spain and Spencer Horwitz on base and put the Blue Jays up 6-0. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson to coach Welsh women’s soccer team
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Wales women’s team. Wilkinson, a Canada Soccer Hall of Famer, won 181 caps for Canada in a distinguished playing career that stretched from 2003 to 2017. The defender went on to coach the Canadian under-18 and under-20 teams, served as an assistant coach to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto says World Cup cost estimate now at $380 million, cites additional match
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
The City of Toronto estimates it will cost $380 million to host World Cup matches in the city, an increase of $80 million compared to a 2022 forecast partly because of the addition of another match to the schedule. Toronto and Vancouver are the Canadian cities set to host matches during the 2026 World Cup, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC plans to manage Insigne’s minutes this season to help keep him healthy
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
TORONTO – Lorenzo Insigne saw a little more than an hour’s action in Toronto FC’s season-opening scoreless draw at FC Cincinnati. And there is a question mark over what role the Italian star will play Sunday, if any, when TFC faces the New England Revolution on Gillette Stadium’s artificial turf. After a 2023 season that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs recall goaltender Woll after successful conditioning stint with Marlies
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from his conditioning stint with the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies, the NHL club announced Monday. Woll stopped 36 of 37 shots in the Marlies’ 4-1 win at Laval on Friday. It was the 25-year-old’s first game action since he sustained a high ankle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Castillo knew he had to be patient in order to return to Blue Bombers
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
Experience has taught Sergio Castillo the value of patience. The veteran kicker re-signed with Winnipeg on Friday, some 10 days after becoming a CFL free agent. But with CFL rushing leader Brady Oliveira – the league’s top Canadian last season – and American receiver Dalton Schoen among the Blue Bombers slated to hit the open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaprizov, Marner, Shesterkin named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
NEW YORK – Minnesota left-wing Kirill Kaprizov, Toronto right-wing Mitch Marner and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Kaprizov led the NHL with six goals and 12 points in four games. He opened the week with a career-high six points (three goals, three assists) in the Wild’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian cyclist Derek Gee sidelined after crashing in Belgium one-day race
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee is recovering from a broken collarbone and other injuries after crashing on the weekend in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad one-day race in Belgium. Israel-Premier Tech, Gee’s team, said the 26-year-old from Ottawa was forced out of Saturday’s 202-kilometre race after suffering a non-displaced left collarbone fracture. Gee also sustained a left-hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Canadian linebacker Muamba announces CFL retirement
By The Canadian Press on February 26th, 2024
TORONTO – Canadian linebacker Henoc Muamba has called it a career. The 35-year-old made the announcement Sunday on his Instagram account. Muamba played in the CFL with Winnipeg (2011-13), Montreal (2015, 2018-19), Saskatchewan (2016-17) and Toronto (2021-23) while also spending time in the NFL with Indianapolis (2014-15) and Dallas (2016). “I’m forever grateful to God ... Read More »
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