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B.C. Lions’ Phil Norman recovering in hospital after pre-practice collapse
By The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – A B.C. Lions player is recovering in hospital after collapsing on the field before the start of Wednesday’s practice. Offensive lineman Phil Norman suffered what the CFL club described as a “significant medical episode” during the team’s pre-practice walk-through. The team added that Norman is conscious, alert and receiving medical attention. “After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks to host Stampeders on Thursday as both teams look for first win
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – It’s only the second week of the season and already the Ottawa Redblacks are under pressure to perform. After dropping their season opener 19-12 to the Montreal Alouettes, the Redblacks (0-1-0) will look to rebound in their home opener Thursday against Calgary. While some fanbases are willing to forgive early season struggles, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa mayor Sutcliffe ‘delighted’ with Andlauer agreement to buy NHL’s Senators
By The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he is “delighted” that Michael Andlauer’s bidding group has reached a deal in principle to buy the NHL’s Senators. The team announced Tuesday that Andlauer and his group will purchase 90 per cent of the club from the Melnyk family. The deal is reportedly worth nearly US$1 billion. The sale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-star Peters back with Toronto Argonauts after being released by Falcons
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Jamal Peters has returned home. The all-star cornerback practised with the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday, his first time with the CFL club since helping it capture the 2022 Grey Cup with a 24-23 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last November in Regina. In January, Peters signed with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CanCon Rules: NHL champion Vegas Golden Knights roster loaded with Canadians
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
The Stanley Cup will criss-cross the Great White North this off-season as the many Canadians on the Vegas Golden Knights roster spend their day with the trophy. As for when the Cup is actually awarded to a Canadian team – it’s been 30 long years and counting – that remains anyone’s guess. The Golden Knights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Brings us together’: First Nation in Manitoba celebrates Whitecloud Stanley Cup win
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
Andrew Tacan of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation headed to the powwow grounds Tuesday night after he and many community members watched one of their own hoist the Stanley Cup. Tacan said people in the southwestern Manitoba First Nation were honking their horns, cheering and shouting battle cries that could be heard throughout the valley. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions cancel practice after player suffers ‘significant medical episode’
By The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions say they have cancelled the team’s practice on Wednesday after offensive lineman Phil Norman suffered what they described as a “significant medical episode.” The team says the incident happened before the practice and added that Norman is conscious, alert and receiving medical attention. Norman signed with the Lions in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road to the PGA Tour: Canadian Tour season tees off with Victoria Open
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
The PGA Tour Canada could be the start of something great for Noah Steele. He’s one of 31 Canadians in the field at this week’s Royal Beach Victoria Open, the first tournament of the season on the PGA Tour Canada. The 25-year-old Steele, from Kingston, Ont., said that the third-tier tour means a lot to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riders expect veteran starter Harris to play against Blue Bombers despite hip injury
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
He might be ailing somewhat, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders expect starter Trevor Harris to play Friday night in the CFL team’s home opener. Harris, 37, suffered a hip injury late in Saskatchewan’s 17-13 season-opening road win over the Edmonton Elks on Sunday night. Harris was limited in practice Tuesday — the Riders’ first since the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newly appointed high performance director looks forward to Rugby Canada challenge
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
Stephen Aboud arrives as Rugby Canada’s new high performance director with a glowing endorsement, albeit from his wife. “He makes others look good,” says Olive. Aboud also gets rave reviews from outside his immediate family. “We took our time to try to get the right person,” said Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys. “I’m feeling really ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian sim racers vie for chance to play F1 champion Max Verstappen at Grand Prix
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
MONTREAL – A video game is taking Mikel Cunningham somewhere he’s never been before. The 30-year-old gamer from Windsor, Ont., is going to the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend after finishing top five in “Player 0.0,” a simulator racing competition where people across Canada could submit their best lap on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve playing ... Read More »
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