National Sports
Canadian forward Jonathan David up for player of the year in France’s Ligue 1
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
Canadian forward Jonathan David is up for player of the year in the French league. The Lille soccer star is in good company, up against Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain, and Loïs Openda and Seko Fofana of Lens. The winner will be revealed on May 28 during the Trophées UNFP awards ceremony. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wranglers, Marlies on the ropes in AHL playoffs
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
The Calgary Wranglers and Toronto Marlies are facing elimination games on Wednesday in their respective American Hockey League playoff series. The Wranglers trail the Coachella Valley Firebirds 2-1 in the best-of-five Pacific Division final, while the Marlies trail the Rochester Americans 2-0 in the best-of-five North Division final. The Firebirds got a goal from Ryker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schneider says Jays talked to MLB about base coach positioning after Judge side-eye
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
TORONTO – Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the team talked to Major League Baseball officials on Tuesday about the positioning of New York’s base coaches on the field during play. The discussion came after the Blue Jays examined video from Monday’s 7-4 loss to New York. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge briefly looked sideways in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BC Lions put faith in Vernon Adams as team moves on from record-setting Nathan Rourke
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The B.C. Lions have turned to Vernon Adams Jr. to fill a Nathan Rourke-sized hole as they head in to the 2023 CFL season. Rourke lit up the Lions’ offence last year, winning the Most Outstanding Canadian Award and setting other records along the way. But he opted to head to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Cup or bust:’ Oilers look to next season after earlier than expected playoff exit
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
EDMONTON – After taking a step back in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, Edmonton superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl say it’s “Cup or bust” for the Oilers going forward. The Oilers made it to the Western Conference final in 2002 before being defeated by the eventual champion Colorado Avalanche. This year, Edmonton was knocked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter beats city rival Milan 1-0 to reach 1st Champions League final in more than a decade
By Daniella Matar, The Associated Press on May 16th, 2023
MILAN (AP) – Inter Milan reached its first Champions League final in more than a decade with a 1-0 victory against city rival AC Milan on Tuesday. Inter had a 2-0 lead from the first leg of the semifinal and Lautaro Martinez’s 74th-minute goal ended any hopes for Milan to stage a comeback. The Nerazzurri ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Depleted Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls meet at BMO Field with points at a premium
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
TORONTO – Wednesday’s game between Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls is hardly a marquee matchup, with the two teams anchoring the bottom of the Eastern Conference and missing a combined 20-plus players through injury, suspension or international duty. “I can’t remember (a game) where it’s so extreme for both teams,” Toronto coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran receiver Wieneke settling into life with Saskatchewan Roughriders
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
SASKATOON – He’s adjusting to a new team and new offence but Jake Wieneke doesn’t have to worry about developing a chemistry with his quarterback. Wieneke is in his first training camp with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the team he signed with in the off-season as a free agent. But also in Saskatchewan is quarterback Trevor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays recall Thomas Hatch from triple-A, option Jay Jackson after suspicious homer
By The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
TORONTO – Right-handed reliever Thomas Hatch has been recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays. Hatch was brought up from triple-A Buffalo in time to be active for Toronto’s Tuesday night game against the visiting New York Yankees. Righty Jay Jackson was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move. Hatch (0-1) has a 19.29 earned-run average ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal face biggest test of the season against high-flying FC Cincinnati
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
MONTREAL – Major League Soccer’s most in-form team will meet its top home club on Wednesday when CF Montreal visits Cincinnati FC. Currently riding a four-game win streak in MLS and six in all competitions, CF Montreal will face its biggest test so far this season against a Cincinnati side that has won all six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Bradley takes pay cut to help Toronto FC, Insigne also on reduced number
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 16th, 2023
The MLS Players Association’s release of the 2023 salary list Tuesday raised a few questions on the topic of Toronto FC. TFC’s Italian star Lorenzo Insigne, who led Major League Soccer with a salary of US$14 million last season, is No. 2 this year at $7.5 million (behind Chicago’s Xherdan Shaqiri at $8.15 million). And ... Read More »
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