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Bucks make hiring of Adrian Griffin official, news conference set for Tuesday
By Steve Megargee, The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Adrian Griffin is getting his first head coaching job at the same place where he started out as an assistant. The Milwaukee Bucks officially announced Monday they have hired Griffin to replace Mike Budenholzer, who was fired last month after a first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat. Reports surfaced on April ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Papineau comes up short in U.S. Open qualifier tourney in Toronto
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
TORONTO – Ryan Gerard, Vincent Norrman and Ryan Armour earned the three spots up for grabs at a U-S Open qualifying tournament at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Toronto on Monday. Gerard, of Stuart, Fla., topped the 27-player field with a two-round total of 129, 11-under par. Norrman, from Sweden, was three strokes back, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swimming Canada questioned in Ottawa safe-sport hearing about CEO’s departure
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
Swimming Canada was questioned Monday by a member of Parliament over its chief executive officer taking leave just over a year out from the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. The Canadian women’s swim team’s six medals accounted for over a quarter of the country’s 22 medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caufield ‘excited and proud’ to sign long-term extension with Canadiens
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
MONTREAL – Cole Caufield picked up the phone and called his mother after agreeing to a lucrative extension with the Montreal Canadiens. She couldn’t answer because she was busy at work, teaching. But once she called him back, the two shared a moment over the amount of money that’s not just life-changing for Caufield, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada looks to get past U.S. to represent North America at World Rugby U20 Trophy
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, World Rugby’s under-20 competition returns this summer. And Canada is looking to be part of it. The Canadian under-20 side takes on its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, on the campus of University of South Carolina Upstate (formerly known as the University of South Carolina Spartansburg), in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coco Gauff wanted a French Open rematch against Iga Swiatek; it’ll happen in the quarterfinals
By The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
PARIS – Coco Gauff could have hoped for the easy way out. Ever since the French Open bracket determined that the 19-year-old Floridian might end up in a quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek, perhaps it would have been understandable if Gauff wished to avoid that particular matchup. After all, Gauff lost to Swiatek in the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
CALGARY – A city official says a $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary’s aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the owners of the Calgary Flames to stay in the city. The City of Calgary, Alberta government, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp., and ... Read More »
1 responseRoughriders head coach, GM both have a lot riding on 2023 CFL season
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
Craig Dickenson has a lot riding on the 2023 CFL season. The Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach is entering the final year of his contract. And Dickenson isn’t alone as general manager Jeremy O’Day’s deal also only covers the upcoming campaign. Dickenson guided Saskatchewan to the West Division final in 2019 and ’21 (CFL didn’t play ... Read More »
1 responseDucks hire former Leafs, Islanders assistant Greg Cronin as head coach
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – The Anaheim Ducks have hired veteran NHL assistant and AHL head coach Greg Cronin to be their new head coach. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek announced the decision Monday to hire the 60-year-old Cronin, who will be a first-time NHL head coach. Cronin has 12 years of experience as an NHL ... Read More »
1 responseAnaheim Ducks hire Greg Cronin as new head coach
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – The Anaheim Ducks have hired veteran NHL assistant and AHL head coach Greg Cronin to be their new head coach. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek announced the decision Monday to hire the 60-year-old Cronin, who will be a first-time NHL head coach. Cronin has 12 years of experience as an NHL ... Read More »
1 responseTicats land Canadian defensive lineman Kongbo from Lions
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquired Canadian defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo from the B.C. Lions on Monday for a conditional fourth-round 2024 draft pick. Hamilton originally obtained the pick Feb. 23 in the deal that sent American quarterback Dane Evans to B.C.. Kongbo, 27, signed with B.C. last month. He appeared in 26 games over ... Read More »
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