National Sports
Western Hockey League’s Winnipeg Ice franchise moving to Wenatchee, Wash.
By The Canadian Press on June 16th, 2023
CALGARY – The Winnipeg Ice franchise is moving west. The Western Hockey League says the team has been sold and relocated to Wenatchee, Wash. The league says the club will operate under the new ownership of David White of the California-based Shoot the Puck Foundation. The WHL’s board of governors approved the sale and relocation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for latest social media incident involving a gun
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on June 16th, 2023
Memphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for his second known incident of displaying what appeared to be a firearm on social media, the NBA announced Friday. Morant will also have to adhere to certain conditions before being reinstated, the NBA said. It is the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James MacDonald decides to drive Redwood Hanover in North America Cup
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 16th, 2023
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. – James MacDonald has won plenty of races at Woodbine Mohawk Park but isn’t counting on having a home-track advantage Saturday night in the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup. The Guelph, Ont., resident will drive Redwood Hanover in the prestigious event for three-year-old pacers. And while MacDonald will certainly be familiar with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder dies from injuries suffered in crash during Tour de Suisse
By Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on June 16th, 2023
GENEVA (AP) – Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, the Bahrain-Victorious team said. The 26-year-old Mäder crashed on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. “Gino lost his battle to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Lance Stroll aiming for best result at home Grand Prix
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on June 16th, 2023
MONTREAL – Lance Stroll feelshe’sfinally driving a car that can compete with the best on home soil. The 24-year-old from Montreal heads into this Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix driving for an Aston Martin team that’s third in the Formula One constructors’ standings and viewed by many as the second-best team behind Red Bull this year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday’s sports scoreboard for June 15, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard CFL Calgary 26 Ottawa 15 — MLB American League Baltimore 4 Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 4 Oakland 3 Detroit 8 Minnesota 4 L.A. Angels 5 Texas 3 National League Philadelphia 5 Arizona 4 Atlanta 8 Colorado 3 Chicago Cubs 7 Pittsburgh 2 Interleague Washington 4 Houston 1 (10) Cleveland 8 San Diego 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fowler, Schauffele break US Open record with 62s at Los Angeles Country Club
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 15th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Rickie Fowler can always say he was the first to shoot 62 in the U.S. Open. But only by about 15 minutes. Xander Schauffele soon matched him on the North course at Los Angeles Country Club with an 8-under 62 of his own, making Thursday a most extraordinary day for scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampeders spoil Redblacks’ home opener with first win of season
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – Jake Maier threw for 304 yards and scored a rushing touchdown as the Calgary Stampeders spoiled the Ottawa Redblacks’ home opener with a 26-15 victory at TD Place on Thursday. Ottawa fell to 0-2-0 on the season, while Calgary picked up its first win of the season (1-1-0). Redblacks fans will have to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men blank Panama to move into CONCACAF Nations League final in Las Vegas
By The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – Goals by Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies moved the Canadian men to within one win of their first trophy in 23 years with a 2-0 victory Thursday over Panama in CONCACAF Nations League semifinal play. Canada, ranked 47th in the world, will play either the 13th-ranked U.S. or No. 15 Mexico in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho tied for LPGA Tour lead in Michigan
By The Associated Press on June 15th, 2023
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) – Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho birdied the par-5 18th for a 6-under 66 and a share of the first-round lead Thursday in the Meijer LPGA Classic. Kupcho birdied four of the five par-5 holes in a bogey-free round at Blythefield Country Club. She was tied with Ayaka Furue, Frida Kinhult, Lindsey Weaver-Wright ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former federal Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan renews call for safe sport inquiry
By The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan has again called for an inquiry into Canada’s safe sport crisis. Duncan spoke before the standing committee on Canadian Heritage on Thursday, making seven recommendations on the scope of a potential inquiry. She was the feature witness in the latest session of a yearlong parliamentary examination of toxic and ... Read More »
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