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Interim coach Dunfield has four games to impress new Toronto FC GM Hernandez
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Former Canadian international Terry Dunfield has four games to prove to the Toronto FC brass he is worthy of becoming the soccer team’s permanent head coach. TFC president Bill Manning and newly promoted general manager Jason Hernandez already have a shortlist of coaching candidates they will ask for permission to interview. Manning said ... Read More »
1 responseKevin Hayes traded from the Flyers to the Blues for a 6th-round pick in 2024
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on June 27th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The St. Louis Blues have acquired center Kevin Hayes from the Philadelphia Flyers for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft. The teams announced the trade Tuesday, the day before the first round of the draft. The Flyers are retaining half of Hayes’ $7.14 million salary cap hit for the next three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former captain Ryan Getzlaf named player development coordinator by Ducks
By The Associated Press on June 27th, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Former captain Ryan Getzlaf is now the player development coordinator for the Anaheim Ducks. Getzlaf served as Anaheim’s captain for 12 seasons (2010-22). He is also the all-time leading scorer in franchise history with 1,019 points, including 737 assists, and played in a team-record 1,157 games. In his new role, Getzlaf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens deal draft picks, Fairbrother for Colorado’s Alex Newhook
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
NASHVILLE – The Montreal Canadiens have traded for Colorado Avalanche forward Alex Newhook. In return for the 22-year-old centre, the Habs will send both a first and second round pick (31st and 37th overall) in Thursday’s NHL Entry draft as well as 22-year-old defenceman Gianni Fairbrother to Colorado. Newhook tallied 66 points (27, 39) in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL, players unveil inclusion coalition they hope will help make hockey more diverse and welcoming
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on June 27th, 2023
The NHL and NHLPA launched a new inclusion committee Tuesday that is made up of current and former men’s and women’s players, with minority and LGBTQ+ representation, aimed at diversifying hockey and making the sport more welcoming. The NHL Player Inclusion Coalition is the latest step in a process started in the summer of 2020, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!D.J. Smith to return to Ottawa; Senators may deal DeBrincat: Dorion
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
NASHVILLE – D.J. Smith and his coaching staff will return to the Ottawa Senators next season, the team’s general manager says. Pierre Dorion said at an NHL draft media availability that he recommended retaining Smith to new Senators owner Michael Andlauer who informed him that the general manager was the one in charge of running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running back Ouellette, Argos recognized in CFL’s weekly honour roll
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Running back A.J. Ouellette was among five Toronto Argonauts recognized Tuesday in the CFL’s weekly honour roll. Players in nine specific positions are highlighted on a weekly basis as per data points registered and compiled by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company. Ouellette, who received the top grade among running backs at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zhao wins, Bouchard falls in qualifying play at Wimbledon
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
LONDON – Canada’s Carol Zhao beat Britain’s Emily Appleton 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the first round of qualifying play at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Zhao, ranked 166 in the world, will face Arantxa Rus in the next round. The Dutch player is seeded second in the qualifying draw and beat Daria Snigur to advance. Rus, ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assistant general manager Jason Hernandez promoted as changes continue at TFC
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
Toronto FC announced on Tuesday that assistant general manager Jason Hernandez has been promoted to general manager. Hernandez previously played as a player for Toronto in 2017 and 2018 before making the move to the front office in 2019. The New York native started his MLS career playing for defunct club Chivas USA in 2006 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran quarterback Dakota Prukop
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Dakota Prukop is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The CFL club signed the veteran American quarterback to a one-year deal Monday. Prukop returns to Winnipeg after dressing for four games this season with the USFL’s New Jersey Generals. Prukop completed 31-of-50 passes for 312 yards and three TD with the Generals while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Bank Open to offer equal prize money to men and women starting in 2027
By The Canadian Press on June 27th, 2023
TORONTO – The National Bank Open will award an equal amount of prize money to men’s and women’s tennis players starting in 2027, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The annual Canadian tournament – a WTA 1000 event on the women’s tour and Masters 1000 stop on the men’s ATP Tour – runs concurrently in Toronto and ... Read More »
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