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Bedard will likely go first, who follows and where will they go at NHL draft?
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
NASHVILLE – The NHL Awards ceremony held inside Bridgestone Arena on Monday night served up a casual country, chummy comedic vibe. Expect things to be more businesslike when the NHL entry draft takes over the home arena of the Nashville Predators for two tense decision-filled days. The draft consists of seven rounds, with the opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, June 27, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague San Francisco 3 Toronto 0 Cincinnati 3 Baltimore 1 Miami 10 Boston 1 Atlanta 6 Minnesota 2 St. Louis 4 Houston 2 Arizona 8 Tampa Bay 4 Washington 7 Seattle 4 (11 innings) American League Texas 8 Detroit 3 Cleveland 2 Kansas City 1 L.A. Angels 4 Chicago White Sox 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Support: Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays 3-0
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Four San Francisco pitchers combined on an eight-hit shutout as the Giants blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Opener Ryan Walker survived a nervous first inning and left-hander Alex Wood worked into the seventh for the Giants (45-34), who have won 13 of their last 15 games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Estrada has two RBIs as Giants blank Blue Jays 3-0 for their 13th win in 15 games
By Ian Harrison, The Associated Press on June 27th, 2023
TORONTO (AP) – Thairo Estrada had a two-run double and scored a run, Alex Wood and three relievers combined on an eight-hitter and the San Francisco Giants beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night for their 13th win in 15 games. The Giants are 10-0 on the road in June. After opener Ryan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada ties Guadeloupe 2-2 after giving up late goal in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
TORONTO – A late stoppage time own goal from Jacen Russell-Rowe allowed Guadeloupe to draw Canada 2-2 in its CONCACAF Gold Cup opener on Tuesday at BMO Field. Lucas Cavallini scored for Canada, with the second marker being an own goal from Guadeloupe. Thierry Ambrose had the other goal for Guadeloupe. Canada is 2-1-1 all-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Devils add veteran Toffoli in draft-eve deal with Flames
By The Associated Press on June 27th, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – The up-and-coming New Jersey Devils have acquired veteran forward Tyler Toffoli from the Calgary Flames for forward Yegor Sharangovich and a draft pick they recently acquired in a deal with Columbus. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the trade Tuesday evening, a day before the NHL entry draft in Nashville, Tenn. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Jays starter Alek Manoah allows 11 runs in first minor league game
By The Associated Press on June 27th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah was hit hard in his first game after returning to the minors, allowing 11 runs over 2 2/3 innings in a rookie-level Florida Complex League game on Tuesday. Before the Blue Jays hosted the San Francisco Giants in Toronto on Tuesday night, manager John Schneider ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as Canadian men’s basketball head coach
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada Basketball says Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez will replace Nick Nurse as the head coach of the Canadian men’s basketball team. Canada Basketball says an official announcement will be issued Wednesday morning, but noted that Nurse recently stepped down from the position. Nurse was recently named head coach of the Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dubois rumours end as Jets centre heads to Los Angeles for players, draft pick
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
NASHVILLE – The Winnipeg Jets have traded star forward Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for three forwards and a 2024 second round draft pick. Dubois was a restricted free agent coming off a one-year contract. The Kings say Dubois has agreed to an eight-year contract worth an average annual value of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL draft moment almost here for phenom Connor Bedard
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
NASHVILLE – Connor Bedard strode into a bright room on the 11th floor of an office tower overlooking Bridgestone Arena. He took his place at the podium before a phalanx of cameras and a few dozen reporters. It was a spot he’s slowly grown accustomed to – being the centre of attention. Discussed in hockey ... Read More »
1 responseAndreescu, Marino knocked out of Bad Homburg, Eastbourne International
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
BAD HOMBURG, Germany – Bianca Andreescu was knocked out of the Bad Homburg Open, losing 3-6, 2-6 to Spain’s Rebeka Masarova on Tuesday in the round of 16. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., had one ace but struggled on her winning percentage from her first serve. Masarova dominated in that regard, with a 92 per cent ... Read More »
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