National Sports
De Grasse finds motivation on familiar grounds ahead of Olympic year
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
Andre De Grasse is back in familiar territory and motivated by some strong competition in preparation for an important Olympic year. The six-time Olympic medallist and reigning 200-metre Olympic champion from Markham, Ont., is back with his old coach Rana Reider in Jacksonville, Fla., at Tumbleweed Track Club. De Grasse, 29, now trains alongside reigning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madell scores 30 tries, Canada beats U.S. in wheelchair rugby at Parapan Am Games
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
SANTIAGO, Chile – Zak Madell of Okotoks, Alta., scored 30 of his team’s 46 tries as Canada surged into the wheelchair rugby semifinals at the 2023 Parapan Am Games with a 46-41 win over the archrival United States on Tuesday. Canada finished the preliminary round at 5-0 after successfully facing its toughest test yet at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Habs say forward Harvey-Pinard out 6-8 weeks, defenceman Harris out indefinitely
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens say forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be sidelined for six to eight weeks while Jordan Harris will be out indefinitely with lower-body injuries. Harvey-Pinard, in his fourth professional season with the Canadiens organization, has four assists in 13 games this season. Harris, in his second season with the Habs, has three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes announce details for Grey Cup championship parade on Wednesday
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
MONTREAL – The Grey Cup will travel from the corner of De Maisonneuve Boulevard and Crescent Street to Montreal’s “Quartier des Spectacles” when the Alouettes hold their championship parade on Wednesday. Montreal upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24 on Sunday at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton to claim its first CFL title since 2010. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Gilgeous-Alexander leading upstart Thunder to new level
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the NBA’s hottest young team on both ends of the floor. The 25-year-old from Hamilton has the Oklahoma City Thunder on a five-game winning streak and boasting a 10-4 record, good for third in the Western Conference behind defending champion Denver (10-4) and Minnesota (10-3). His season-best performance of 40 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada and Finland split singles matches in Davis Cup quarterfinal
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
MÃLAGA, Spain – Canada’s Milos Raonic was pressed into action Tuesday in his first Davis Cup appearance since 2018. He played like he’d never left. The veteran right-hander from Thornhill, Ont., used his powerful serve to his advantage in a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Finland’s Patrick Kaukovalta to give the defending champions an early lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clash over cowbell: Hockey coach in Nova Scotia accused of assaulting referee
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
STEWIACKE, N.S. – A dispute over a cowbell led to a fracas Saturday at a hockey rink in central Nova Scotia, where the RCMP were told a coach had assaulted a referee during a game involving nine- and 10-year-old players. RCMP in Colchester County confirmed Tuesday the coach is facing an assault charge. Melissa Johnson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nils Hoglander hit with max fine for slew-footing Sharks’ Kevin Labanc
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety says Canucks forward Nils Hoglander has been fined for slew-footing San Jose’s Kevin Labanc during Vancouver’s 3-1 win on Monday. Hoglander has been fined US$2,864.58, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the NHL Players’ Association. The Swedish forward was given a match penalty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
TORONTO – Rogers Centre is unrecognizable after extensive renovations began on the downtown Toronto ballpark last month. The Toronto Blue Jays released photos of the demolition of most of the stadium’s lower bowl today. Photos and video show that the field and all the seats on the 100 level have been torn out. The Major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Raonic uses dominant serve in win over Finland’s Kaukovalta at Davis Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
MÃLAGA, Spain – Canada’s Milos Raonic was pressed into action Tuesday in his first Davis Cup appearance since 2018. He played like he’d never left. The veteran right-hander from Thornhill, Ont., used his powerful serve to his advantage in a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Finland’s Patrick Kaukovalta to give the defending champions a 1-0 lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife
By The Associated Press on November 21st, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was released on personal recognizance bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. According to a Boston Police Department report, Lucic appeared intoxicated when officers arrived at his North End apartment early Saturday after his wife reported that he tried to choke her. Brittany Lucic ... Read More »
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