Teenage surfing star granted Canadian citizenship, now sets her signs on Olympics
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
Teenage surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has won her fight for Canadian citizenship, opening the door for her to compete for Canada at the Paris Olympics. The 16-year-old Brooks was born in Texas and grew up in Hawaii but has Canadian ties through her American-born father Jeff, who is a dual American-Canadian citizen, and her grandfather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hughes, Maschmeyer lead Ottawa past Toronto 5-1 for first-ever PWHL win
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
TORONTO – Gabbie Hughes scored two goals in leading Ottawa to its first-ever win, 5-1 over Toronto in Professional Women’s Hockey League action on Saturday. Katerina Mrázová, Gabbie Hughes, Daryl Watts, Natalie Snodgrass added the others for Ottawa (1-0-1). Emerance Maschmeyer made 25 saves and picked up an assist. Saturday’s contest was only Ottawa’s second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaiya Ruiter claims Canadian women’s figure skating crown
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
CALGARY – Kaiya Ruiter has won the Canadian women’s figure skating championship in her hometown. The 17-year-old Calgarian dethroned two-time champion Madeline Schizas by winning Saturday’s free skate. Schizas led after Friday’s short program. Ruiter, who will compete for Canada in the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, posted a winning total score ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian international Tajon Buchanan starts on the bench in first outing for Inter
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
MONZA, Italy – Canadian international Tajon Buchanan was on his bench Saturday for Inter Milan’s Serie A clash with Monza. Buchanan wore his favoured No. 17 in his first game with the storied Italian side. The 24-year-old wingback/winger from Brampton, Ont., joined league-leading Inter earlier this month in a transfer from Belgium’s Club Brugge. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov look for injury relief as Australian Open set to open
By Stephanie Myles, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canadian men’s tennis was plagued by injuries in 2023. But as the 2024 season begins, Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov have both been pronounced – if not good as new – at least good to go for their first-round matches at the Australian Open Monday. Auger-Aliassime, the No. 27 seed, faces former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian stars join other Toronto FC players for medicals to kick off training camp
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
Toronto FC players, including Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, reported for medicals Saturday to kick off their pre-season. A club spokeswoman said all players were on hand, including newly acquired Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores. The session was closed to the media. While Insigne and Bernardeschi have both linked to Italian clubs in recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s gold medal bid ends in 4-2 loss to Czechia at U18 women’s hockey worlds
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
ZUG, Switzerland – Canada’s dreams of a third straight gold medal at the world women’s under-18 hockey championship are over after a 4-2 loss to Czechia in the semifinals. Anezka Cabelova had two goals, and her linemate, captain Adela Sapovalivova, added a goal and an assist while Klaudie Slavickova had the go-ahead goal. Sapovalivova’s goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills-Steelers playoff game moved to Monday amid forecast for dangerous winter weather
By The Associated Press on January 13th, 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – The Buffalo Bills’ wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers that was scheduled for Sunday was moved to Monday amid a forecast for dangerous winter weather, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday. Hochul and other officials said they were making the change for safety’s sake. “We want our Bills to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women beaten 2-0 by Britain in Olympic field hockey qualifier
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
VALENCIA, Spain – Canadian goalkeeper Rowan Harris shone in a losing cause Saturday as the Canadian women’s field hockey team fell 2-0 to Britain in its opening match at the FIH Olympic Qualifier tournament. The British women have won medals at the last three Olympics, earning bronze in London and Tokyo and gold in Rio. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL: Coster Dunn’s overtime goal powers Thunderbirds past Winterhawks 5-4
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2024
KENT, Wash. – Coster Dunn scored his second goal of the night in overtime as the Seattle Thunderbirds upset the Portland Winterhawks 5-4 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Simon Lovsin also had two goals and added an assist for Seattle (13-21-2), while Bryce Pickford added a power-play goal. Scott Ratzlaff made 38 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Nic Whitehead stars in shootout as 67’s edge Bulldogs 6-5
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
BRANTFORD, Ont. – Nic Whitehead scored the shootout winner as the Ottawa 67’s edged the Brantford Bulldogs 6-5 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Luca Pinelli struck twice for Ottawa (19-15-3), while Chris Barlas, Brad Gardiner and Will Gerrior also scored. Goaltender Collin MacKenzie made 31 saves through regulation and overtime and turned away ... Read More »
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