National Sports
Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Argos defensive co-ordinator Corey Mace as new coach
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have hired Corey Mace to be the team’s next head coach, the team announced Thursday. Mace spent the last two seasons as defensive co-ordinator for the Toronto Argonauts, helping the team to a Grey Cup in 2022 and a 16-2 record this past season. He succeeds Craig Dickenson as Saskatchewan’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian illustrators inspired by basketball for NBA Represent project
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
A pair of artists hope that their community grows right alongside Canada’s burgeoning basketball culture. Mark Serrano and Kelly Wan are two Toronto-based artists participating in the NBA’s Represent project, a season-long campaign and digital hub promoting the record number of Canadian players in the NBA. Serrano, who specializes in lettering, said he hopes that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Senators look to move on from quiet yet disappointing November
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators are more than happy to turn the page on the calendar. The Senators went 4-5-0 over a league-low nine games in November and fell into last place in the Eastern Conference with an 8-9-0 record. Ottawa has games in hand on other teams after travelling Sweden to take part in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL announces season schedule, playoff dates for inaugural season
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has announced its official season schedule, starting with Toronto hosting Minnesota on New Year’s Day. The game will serve as a lead-in to the NHL Winter Classic, which features the Seattle Kraken hosting the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park, the home of Major League Baseball’s Seattle Mariners. The 72 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL veteran Perry apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour, says he is seeking help
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
Corey Perry says he has started seeking help for his struggles with alcohol following his release from the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks. Perry released a statement Friday apologizing to the Blackhawks, his family and his fans a day after he had his contract with Chicago terminated. Without providing further details, Perry said his behaviour that led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sophie Schmidt set for Canada farewell alongside longtime friend Christine Sinclair
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
LANGFORD, B.C. – Sophie Schmidt says she has not thought about the emotions that undoubtedly will be unleashed when she pulls on her Canadian jersey for the last time at Tuesday’s friendly against Australia in Vancouver. “I hope I’m not a big blubbery mess,” the veteran midfielder said cheerfully Thursday. “But it’ll definitely be a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps coach Sartini suspended six games for on-field actions, post-game comments
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini has been suspended a total of six games for his on-field actions and the post-game comments he made about refereeing after his team’s MLS playoff elimination. Sartini called referee Tim Ford’s performance “disgraceful” and made a joke about being a suspect if Ford was found dead following the 1-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson Rivers University volleyball player killed, two others injured in car crash
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – One member of the Thompson Rivers University men’s volleyball team is dead and two more are in critical condition following a car crash Wednesday in Kamloops. The RCMP says their small car was hit by an out-of-control vehicle and pushed into a busy intersection in Kamloops, causing a multi-car pileup. The crash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adidas executive Dan Near tabbed to become next WHL commissioner
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
CALGARY – Dan Near is set to become the next commissioner of the Western Hockey League. The 43-year-old Adidas executive was introduced at a press conference today. Near will replace Ron Robison, who previously announced that 2023-24 would be his final season in charge. Near spent more than a decade in the NHL’s marketing department ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fighting for Premier League survival, Burnley and Sheffield United meet in pivotal match
By James Robson, The Associated Press on November 30th, 2023
BURNLEY, England (AP) – Vincent Kompany does not look like a man who is feeling the pressure. His Burnley team is last in the Premier League standings and faces Sheffield United on Saturday in a game that could be crucial in the battle to avoid relegation. While Kompany acknowledges its significance, he refuses to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s ski jump team chases excellence from base abroad
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
Certified bee keeper Abigail Strate sees a parallel between a hive and the Canadian women’s ski jump team based in Slovenia. “There doesn’t really seem to be a queen bee, but we’re all just kind of workers and we all know our jobs,” Strate said. “We’re all working together, trying not to get in each ... Read More »
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