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Toronto FC hopes to get some reinforcements ahead of derby match with Montreal
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Struggling Toronto FC could have some welcome reinforcements Sunday when it returns to action after a three-week layoff. Forward Lorenzo Insigne, captain Michael Bradley and fellow midfielder Victor Vazquez were all part of the Toronto training session that was open to the media Tuesday. All three have missed chunks of the MLS season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes say QB Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision against Redblacks
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas says quarterback Cody Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday’s meeting with the Ottawa Redblacks. Fajardo missed his first game Friday against his former team, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, due to a left shoulder injury sustained a week prior against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays activate closer Romano off injury list ahead of meeting with Phillies
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
Toronto closer Jordan Romano has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and made available for the Blue Jays’ game tonight against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Romano was placed on the injured list on July 29 with lower back inflammation. Despite missing half a month of action, the right-hander from Markham, Ont., remains third in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers quarterback Brown secures CFL weekly honour roll selection
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
TORONTO – A stellar relief effort earned Dru Brown of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers the top quarterback grade in the CFL’s weekly honour roll. Brown received a score of 89.4 after relieving an injured Zach Collaros in Winnipeg’s 38-29 comeback win over the Edmonton Elks. Brown threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven Proline players cash in on NFL preseason pool selections
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
TORONTO – It was a good start to the NFL pre-season for seven Proline players. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., the NFL preseason pool had seven players with 11-of-12 correctly selected. The pool players received $1,810.29. On Thursday night, 70 per cent of patrons correctly selected the slightly favoured Seattle Seahawks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Camryn Rogers embracing self-imposed pressure with eyes on world title
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
Camryn Rogers enjoys all the pressure and emotions that come with aiming far and high on the biggest stages. “Feel the fear and do it anyway,” is a quote the Richmond, B.C., native rolls with and will continue to do so at the upcoming World Athletics Championships. Rogers enters the worlds – which run from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens trade Petry for second time in just over a year in deal with Red Wings
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
MONTREAL – Jeff Petry’s second stint with the Montreal Canadiens lasted just over a week. The Canadiens announced Tuesday that they have dealt the veteran defenceman for the second time in just over a year. His destination this off-season is the Detroit Red Wings, in exchange for defenceman Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round draft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks, CEO/president Victor Cui ‘mutually part ways’ during disastrous season
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
EDMONTON – Victor Cui is out as president and chief executive officer of the Edmonton Elks. The CFL club made the official announcement Tuesday afternoon, adding the search for Cui’s replacement will begin in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the franchise’s day-to-day business operations will be handled by existing business operations senior leadership. Cui ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks add defensive back Brandin Dandridge to active roster
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks placed American defensive back Brandin Dandridge on their active roster Tuesday. Ottawa placed Dandridge on the six-game injured list with a foot ailment before its 26-24 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Aug. 6. The five-foot-11, 183-pound Dandridge also missed the Redblacks’ 44-31 road loss to Toronto on Sunday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Sports Group unveils its plans for ’23 Grey Cup Festival
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
HAMILTON – The second time will be the charm for Hamilton’s Grey Cup organizing committee. On Tuesday, the Hamilton Sports Group unveiled its plans for the 2023 Grey Cup, which will be held Nov. 19 at Tim Hortons Field. It will mark the second time since 2021 that the CFL’s championship game will be held ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for ‘The Blind Side,’ sues to end Tuohys’ conservatorship
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for being the inspiration for the movie “The Blind Side,” filed a petition Monday in a Tennessee probate court accusing Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy of lying to him by having him sign papers making them his conservators rather than his adoptive parents nearly ... Read More »
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