Connor scores in OT, Jets add to Coyotes’ woes with 4-3 win
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor scored 33 seconds into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 victory on Sunday that extended the Arizona Coyotes’ losing streak to 12 games. Connor’s second goal of the game came on a 3-on-1 for Winnipeg after two Arizona players fell in the other end of the ice. Mark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women finish third at HSBC SVNS, men finish 12th
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Canadian women’s rugby sevens squad has finished on the podium for the first time this HSBC SVNS season, with head coach Jack Hanratty hoping it inspires his players to Olympic glory. The Canadian women’s rugby sevens squad claimed third place at the tournament at B.C. Place after outlasting Australia 19-14 on Sunday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada blanks St. Vincent and the Grenadines 4-0 in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago – Tavio Ciccarelli scored three goals to help Canada defeat St. Vincent and the Grenadines 4-0 on Sunday and improve to 2-0-0 in CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifying play. Ciccarelli scored in the 23rd and 54th minute before completing his hat trick from the penalty spot in the 89th minute. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s squad finish third at HSBC SVNS, men finish 12th
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Canadian women’s rugby sevens squad claimed third place at the HSBC SVNS tournament at B.C. Place after outlasting Australia 19-14 on Sunday. Krissy Scurfield opened the scoring for Canada in the opening minute, screaming for a pass before running it three-quarters of the field for the try. Australia tied it through Madison ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knapp holds on to win Mexico Open, earns Masters spot
By The Associated Press on February 25th, 2024
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) – PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp lost a four-shot lead in seven holes and then held it together with a remarkable short game Sunday, closing with an even-par 71 to win the Mexico Open at Vidanta and earn a trip to the Masters. Knapp said he still sends a text after each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Phoenix rise to roll over visiting Sea Dogs 3-0
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
SHERBROOKE, Que. – Lewis Gendron scored twice, Samuel St-Hilaire stopped all 25 shots he faced and the Sherbrooke Phoenix blanked the visiting Saint John Sea Dogs 3-0 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday. Olivier Dubois also scored for the Phoenix (27-241-5), who went 1-for-2 on the power play. The Phoenix led 1-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leon scores three goals as Canada defeats Paraguay 4-0 at CONCACAF W Gold Cup
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
HOUSTON – Adriana Leon scored three goals and teenage forward Olivia Smith celebrated her first senior start with a goal to help Canada defeat Paraguay 4-0 on Sunday and remain unbeaten at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Captain Jessie Fleming had a chance to make it 5-0 from the penalty spot in second-half stoppage time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada blanks St. Vincent and the Grenadines 4-0 n CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago – Tavio Ciccarelli scored three goals to help Canada defeat St. Vincent and the Grenadines 4-0 on Sunday and improve to 2-0-0 in CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifying play. Ciccarelli scored in the 23rd and 54th minute before completing his hat trick from the penalty spot in the 89th minute. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jennifer Jones beats Kate Cameron 12-7 in Hearts semifinal, faces Homan for title
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
CALGARY – Jennifer Jones advanced to Sunday’s final at the Canadian women’s curling championship with a 12-7 semifinal win over fellow-Manitoban Kate Cameron. Jones scored five points in the first end to control the afternoon game early. She added deuces in the third, fifth and seventh ends to keep Cameron chasing. Cameron shook hands after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jennifer Jones beats Kate Cameron in Hearts semifinal, faces Homan for title
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
CALGARY – Jennifer Jones will face Rachel Homan in the Canadian women’s curling championship final. Jones defeated fellow-Manitoban Kate Cameron 12-7 in the semifinal Sunday to advance to the evening’s championship game. Jones scored five points in the first end to control the game early. Cameron shook hands after the ninth end. Homan beat Jones ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC shows signs of new life in scoreless draw in season opener at Cincinnati
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2024
CINCINNATI – Toronto FC, showing signs of new life under coach John Herdman, gave supporters something to cheer about in a 0-0 draw with FC Cincinnati in the teams’ MLS season opener Sunday. The game at TQL Stadium was a first-against-worst matchup. But Toronto did not look outmatched against a side that finished 47 points ... Read More »
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