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Senators, Sokolov agree to terms on one-year, two-way contract
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Egor Sokolov on a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $120,000 in the American Hockey League. Sokolov, 23, spent the majority of the 2022-23 campaign with the Senators’ AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. He had career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith. Pearson had five points (one goal, four assists) in 14 games last year, having missed most of the season due to a broken hand. He had 34 points (14 goals, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC’s Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
Victor Vazquez didn’t miss a beat when asked about defending against Lionel Messi. “Messi is unstoppable. He’s special,” said the veteran Toronto FC attacking midfielder. “Everybody knows that.” Vazquez knows firsthand. The 36-year-old Spaniard rose through the ranks with Messi at FC Barcelona’s famed youth system. The two will cross paths again Wednesday when Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto. The Argos lead the CFL in return touchdowns (four), field goal percentage (92), punt return average (15 yards), kickoff average (72.5 yards) and blocked kicks (two). Argos returner Javon Leake has registered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watt’s late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers defence brought a smile to a lot of Proline players Monday night. Watt returned a Deshaun Watson fumble 16 yards for a touchdown to rally Pittsburgh past the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday night. Watt’s score was one of two registered in the game by the Steelers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10). If the Lions drop that contest, they could secure a playoff spot Saturday night if the Montreal Alouettes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks’ Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL’s honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa’s heartbreaking 41-37 road loss to the B.C. Lions. He went 19-of-30 passing for 233 yards while rushing nine times for 46 yards and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions defensive back Edwards Cooper enjoying solid bounce-back season
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
Jalon Edwards-Cooper has plenty to be thankful for in 2023. The five-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back is back in the B.C. Lions secondary after battling through a foot injury that forced him to miss time last year and undergo two operations. And in December, Edwards-Cooper will become a first-time father. But entering fatherhood off a Grey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada’s chief executive officer
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – Tennis Canada is promoting from within for its chief executive officer position. Gavin Ziv, the organization’s senior vice-president and chief tournaments officer, will take on the role in the late fall. He’ll succeed Michael Downey in the position. Downey, who spent 15 years as Tennis Canada president and CEO, is set to retire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal ready for challenge of home matchup against MLS-leading FC Cincinnati
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal is set to face their toughest challenge at home to date but head coach Hernan Losada is confident in his side’s chances at Stade Saputo. Montreal (11-14-3) takes on one of the best road teams in Major League Soccer in league-leading FC Cincinnati (17-4-7) on Wednesday. Cincinnati has lost just three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Canada drawn against Finland in Davis Cup quarterfinals
By The Associated Press on September 19th, 2023
LONDON – Next up for Canada in its pursuit of a Davis Cup title defence is a quarterfinal matchup with Finland this fall in Malaga, Spain. The draw for the Nov. 21-26 competition was held Tuesday at the International Tennis Federation offices. In other Final 8 ties, Serbia will play Britain, the Czech Republic will ... Read More »
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