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Maple Leafs re-sign forwards David Kampf, Pontus Holmberg to multi-year deals
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forwards David Kampf and Pontus Holmberg to multi-year extensions. Kampf signed a four-year, US$9.6-million deal, while Holmberg signed for $1.6 million over two seasons. The 28-year-old Kampf, from Chomutov, Czechia, had a career-high 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists) in 82 games with Toronto last season. Kampf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL issues maximum fine against Chris Edwards of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
TORONTO – The CFL issued a maximum fine against Hamilton defensive back Chris Edwards on Wednesday for his actions following the Tiger-Cats’ 38-12 loss to the Montreal Alouettes last week. After the game Friday night, Edwards delivered a two-handed shove to Montreal receiver Austin Mack after faking a friendly handshake. Edwards was assessed an unsportsmanlike ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Penny Oleksiak hopes to return before 2024 Paris Olympics
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Penny Oleksiak still hopes to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The seven-time Olympic medallist withdrew from the world swimming championships on June 1 due to injury. She said that she was originally sidelined after undergoing knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus in her knee but then suffered a compensatory injury to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Penny Oleksiak hopes to return at 2024 Paris Olympics
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Penny Oleksiak says she still plans to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old seven-time Olympic medalist withdrew from the world swimming championships on June 1 due to injury. She says she’s just getting over the neurological issue with her shoulder now. Oleksiak added that she’s slowly getting back into training leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on June 28th, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – The New Jersey Devils secured another piece from last year’s team, re-signing forward Timo Meier to an eight-year, $70.4 million contract through the 2030-31 NHL season. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the signing of the restricted free agent on Wednesday, hours before the start of the league’s draft in Nashville, Tennessee. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Postponed MLS game between Whitecaps and Rapids recheduled for Sept. 27
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver Whitecaps’ game in Colorado that was postponed last week due to inclement weather has been rescheduled. The Whitecaps will face the Rapids in Major League Soccer action on Sept. 27 in Commerce City, Colo., the team announced Wednesday. The game had originally been scheduled for June 21, but was postponed from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign recently acquired forward Sharangovich to two-year, $6.2-million deal
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have signed recently acquired forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year, US$6.2-million deal. The Flames announced the deal a day after acquiring Sharangovich in a trade with New Jersey that sent veteran forward Tyler Toffoli to the Devils. Sharangovich, New Jersey’s fifth-round selection in 2018, was set to become a restricted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL salary cap to increase by $1 million per team for 2023-24 season
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
TORONTO – NHL teams will operate with a salary cap of US$83.5 million in 2023-24, a modest increase of $1 million over this past season. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association also announced a salary floor of $61.7 million for next season. The numbers were determined after the NHL and NHLPA arrived at a salary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UConn introduces Siberian husky pup Jonathan XV as the school’s next mascot
By Pat Eaton-robb, The Associated Press on June 28th, 2023
STORRS, Conn. (AP) – The University of Connecticut officials welcomed a new celebrity on Wednesday, and they say he’s a very good boy. Jonathan XV is a 2-month old Siberian husky who will take over as the official UConn Husky mascot this fall. The puppy was born in Canada on April 19 and arrived on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argos sporting CFL-best ground game early in 2023 regular season
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
As the defending Grey Cup champion the Toronto Argonauts’ start to the 2023 season isn’t surprising. But how they’ve done it certainly is. Toronto (2-0) hosts the B.C. Lions (3-0) at BMO Field on Monday night. The Argos enter the contest leading the CFL in rushing, averaging 152 yards per game. Granted, it’s early in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as coach of Canadian men’s basketball team
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez is replacing former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse as the head coach of the Canadian men’s basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Wednesday. Nurse, who was hired by Canada Basketball in 2019, had a contract to coach the Canadian team through the 2024 Olympics. He was fired as ... Read More »
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