Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent in February. The 2024 season will be his fifth with Winnipeg and 10th in the CFL. The six-foot-seven, 242-pound defensive end was named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season’s quarter mark
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
TORONTO – A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and his teammates returned to practice at OVO Athletic Centre on Monday after having two full days off thank to a quirk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. – Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thérèse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant’s first World Cup event in 40 years a “10-on-10” rating – and hopes it’s here to stay. Fans surrounded the finish line and filled the streets at the centre village this weekend, cheering for all 61 racers during two giant slalom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
NEW YORK – Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-against average and .947 save percentage to help the Coyotes extend their winning streak to four games. The 26-year-old has started every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive co-ordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before parting ways with the team on Aug. 7. He helped lead Hamilton to four Grey Cup appearances (2013, 2014, 2019, 2021), all losses, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Christine Sinclair now better than ever in ‘EA Sports FC 24’ video game
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair is in the game. And she’s better than ever. EA Sports said Monday that is has released a special Christine Sinclair “End of An Era” Ultimate Team Player Item, which improves her in-game rating – once obtained through a squad building challenge in the “EA Sports FC 24” video game. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert rewarded with new deal with St. Louis City FC
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
ST. LOUIS – Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert has signed a new contract with St. Louis City FC that runs through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Ignored in the 2022 MLS draft despite a stellar collegiate career at Missouri State, Hiebert turned heads in the MLS Next Pro league with St. Louis’ reserve side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IIHF mandates use of neck laceration protectors on all levels of its competitions
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
The International Ice Hockey Federation has mandated the use of a neck laceration protector at all levels of its competitions. The IIHF made the announcement Monday and said the decision was based on a recommendation of its medical committee. It also stated that the exact date the mandate goes into effect for senior categories will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaches, teammates weigh in on Canada captain Christine Sinclair
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Some quotes about Canada captain Christine Sinclair, who calls time on her international soccer career on Tuesday with one final outing against Australia at Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium: “She’s irreplaceable. That’s the one word that comes to mind. On the pitch, off the pitch, it’s actually really weird to imagine life in camp ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From tattoos to music, some facts about Canada captain Christine Sinclair
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
Captain Christine Sinclair calls time on her international career on Tuesday with a final game against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium. Some facts about the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.: — The first concert she attended was the Spice Girls. — Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” always finds its way onto her playlist the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Appointed head coach of the Canadian women’s soccer team in October 1999, Even Pellerud recalls essentially being handed a blank piece of paper. “It was a baby program. It was really nothing to inherit,” he said. So after arriving in Canada from his native Norway in early 2000, he left his family in ... Read More »
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