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Spencer Martin wants NHL goalie job in Vancouver, but in tough with DeSmith’s arrival
By The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
VICTORIA – Spencer Martin’s odds of landing the backup goaltending job with the Vancouver Canucks were dealt a blow this week when the National Hockey League team traded for veteran netminder Casey DeSmith. The Canucks acquired DeSmith two days before the Canucks opened training camp Thursday in Victoria, sending forward Tanner Pearson and a third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argos looking to maintain their competitive edge during stretch run
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts’ late-season push will be a lot about team management for head coach Ryan Dinwiddie. Toronto (11-1) hosts Hamilton (6-7) on Saturday night in the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the longtime CFL rivals. The Argos have clinched first in the East Division but the Tiger-Cats are battling the Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reinbacher still adjusting, but showing promise at Canadiens training camp
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
BROSSARD, Que. – David Reinbacher is under pressure as a fifth-overall pick for the Montreal Canadiens. But head coach Martin St. Louis believes the 18-year-old Austrian defenceman is doing just fine despite adjusting to the smaller North American ice surface. “So far, so good,” said St. Louis at the Canadiens practice facility on Friday. “He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC talks of need to stay professional as dismal MLS season nears an end
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
As Toronto FC’s Titanic-like 2023 season nears an end, the talk is of professionalism. Languishing in 15th and last place in the Eastern Conference and escaping the MLS basement only on goal difference from Colorado (minus-21 compared to the Rapids’ minus-23 although Colorado has a game in hand), Toronto (4-15-10) is playing for pride and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laver Cup needs standalone time to attract top tennis players: John McEnroe
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
VANCOUVER – Tennis great and Team World captain John McEnroe is sharing his frustration over what he see as a lack of cooperation and care from tennis organization officials when it comes to the Laver Cup. Players like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray — who all played in last year’s competition — are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian bowler Mitch Hupé enjoying life on the PBA Tour, looks forward to Pan Ams
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
For most of the year, Mitch Hupé is an IT specialist with a division of the Manitoba government. But the 28-year-old from Winnipeg moonlights on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. And he is having a ball. Hupé (pronounced hoop-eh) claimed his first career PBA Tour title in May, combining with American Packy Hanrahan to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Senators owner Andlauer says team, city stakeholders committed to build new arena
By Adam Stanley, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
OTTAWA – Any changes the new owner of the Ottawa Senators will make will be through the lens of the fan. And that includes building a new arena. With a champagne toast, billionaire Michael Andlauer was officially introduced as the new owner of the Ottawa Senators Friday at the Canadian Tire Centre in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal in tough to solve road woes as hostile Mercedes-Benz Stadium awaits
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal’s poor road form will once again be put to the test as it closes out a busy week against Atlanta on Saturday evening. Coming off disappointing draws at home against Chicago and Cincinnati, Montreal (11-14-4) must now get back continue a push to the post-season against Atlanta (12-8-10) and a very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It feels good:’ Andlauer introduced as new Ottawa Senators owner
By Adam Stanley, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
OTTAWA – Michael Andlauer has officially been introduced as the new owner of the Ottawa Senators. Andlauer addressed the media at the Canadian Tire Centre a day after the NHL made his purchase of the club official. “It feels good,” Andlauer said as he slipped on a Senators jersey. The NHL announced late Thursday the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs excited by ‘different elements’ brought by Reaves, Domi and Bertuzzi
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
TORONTO – Ryan Reaves wasn’t going to sign just anywhere. Max Domi, meanwhile, dreamt of pulling on the blue and white jersey since childhood. And Tyler Bertuzzi jumped at the chance to play for another Original Six franchise. The Toronto Maple Leafs remade a chunk of their forward group – new general manager Brad Treliving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desperation marks Wales and Wallabies pivotal Rugby World Cup match
By Foster Niumata, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023
LYON, France – If Australia or Wales were better than mediocre, their pivotal Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday in Lyon would be easier to call. The two-time champion Wallabies and three-time semifinalist Welsh are pale imitations of their former selves heading into a contest that reeks of desperation. Wales, fifth in the Six ... Read More »
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