National Sports
COC supports national safe-sport inquiry, national fencing execs grilled in Ottawa
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
Canadian Fencing Federation executives were the latest sport leaders called on the carpet by a parliamentary committee to answer for its safe sport record, while the Canadian Olympic Committee’s chief executive officer stated his support for a national inquiry. Members of Parliament grilled CFF president Yann Bernard in Ottawa on Thursday because some athletes have ... Read More »
1 responseMinnesota United waives Canadian international defender Doneil Henry
By The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. – Minnesota United has waived Canadian international defender Doneil Henry. Minnesota acquired the 30-year-old from Brampton, Ont., in December on waivers. Henry finished out the 2022 season with Toronto FC – his second stint with the club – after he was waived by Los Angeles FC last July. His contract expired at ... Read More »
1 responseGoaltender Thomas Milic starring for Thunderbirds at Memorial Cup
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Thomas Milic has a cool, calm presence to him that’s been evident both on and off the ice. And the Seattle Thunderbirds star has used it to shine bright at the Memorial Cup. The six-foot, 179-pound goaltender has paced the tournament in goals-against average (2.02) and save percentage (.923) across three games ... Read More »
1 responsePride Toronto director says Bass apology a first step, encourages talk with community
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste says Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass’s apology for supporting anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts on social media was a “first step,” but adds it’s important “it goes beyond an apology.” “I think we need to start seeing a little bit more accountability in relation to (some) training (and see if) ... Read More »
1 response‘Excited, humbled’ Leafs GM Brad Treliving has big to-do list, with Matthews up first
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Brad Treliving spoke with family, friends and close confidants. Every conversation ended in similar fashion. It’s Toronto. It’s the Maple Leafs. “Until you’re here, you don’t really understand it,” Treliving said of hockey’s biggest market. “It means something.” The 53-year-old was introduced as the 18th general manager in franchise history Thursday, bringing an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada, Mexico face off again in CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship semifinal
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
The tournament format has changed this year but there is a strong element of deja vu for Canada at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship. The young Canadians face Mexico on Friday in the semifinal at Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, just as they did in the same venue at the same ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bichette, Chapman lift Blue Jays over Brewers 3-1; Gausman strikes out 11
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Bo Bichette had a solo shot and Matt Chapman a two-run homer in the first inning as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Thursday afternoon. Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman (4-3) was superb, allowing five hits and three walks in 6 2/3 innings of scoreless ball to drop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andreescu advances to third round at French Open with win over wild-card Navarro
By The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
PARIS – Canada’s Bianca Andreescu has advanced to the third round of the French Open for the first time in her career with a comfortable 6-1, 6-4 win over American wild-card Emma Navarro. Andreescu scored her fifth break of the contest by converting her first match point as Navarro fired the ball into the net ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Rock temporarily move to Mississauga as Hamilton arena is renovated
By The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The Toronto Rock are moving once again, this time only temporarily. The National Lacrosse League franchise announced Thursday that it will move to the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ont., while Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre undergoes major renovations expected to last two years. The Rock moved to FirstOntario Centre for the 2021-22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers hope new coach Nick Nurse can lead team to NBA title
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on June 1st, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) – The Philadelphia 76ers have named Nick Nurse as their new head coach as the franchise chases its first NBA championship in 41 years. The 76ers hired the 55-year-old Nurse, whom the Toronto Raptors fired in April. Nurse led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship after they beat Joel Embiid and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC fined for rowdy fan behaviour during Canadian Championship match
By The Canadian Press on June 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Canada Soccer’s disciplinary panel has fined Toronto FC an undisclosed amount money in connection with rowdy fan behaviour during a Canadian Championship game against CF Montreal on May 9 at BMO Field. Canada Soccer said the team failed to comply with the safety and security standards demanded by the match. TFC issued permanent ... Read More »
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