National Sports
Dubas unsure if he will remain as Leafs GM; ‘Nothing off the table’ if he stays
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Kyle Dubas has made plenty of high-profile moves in his time with the Maple Leafs. From big-money signings to blockbuster trades to firing a Stanley Cup-winning coach, he’s been at the centre of the action since being elevated to the general manager’s role in Toronto five years ago. His next decision will have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With one quarter of the season complete, the Jays are in good shape in tough division
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
TORONTO – A .600 winning percentage would be good for a first-place position in two of the six divisions in Major League Baseball. It’s not even close to top spot in the powerhouse American League East. The Toronto Blue Jays took a solid 24-16 record into Monday’s game against the New York Yankees but were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Dubas unsure if he will remain as Maple Leafs general manager
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Kyle Dubas has a big decision to make. It’s one of many facing the Maple Leafs. Toronto’s general manager said Monday as the team reflected on its second-round playoff exit that he needs time to decide whether or not he wants to continue in the role with his contract set to expire at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC loses influential assistant GM Jack Dodd to Portland Timbers
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
Jack Dodd, an important member of Toronto FC’s front office who helped build the club from MLS doormat to champion, has left to join the Portland Timbers as their technical director. Dodd spent nine years with Toronto, most recently as assistant general manager of player personnel and scouting. Dodd watched the world for TFC, helping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian linebacker Jordan Williams gives Toronto roster options, versatility
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
GUELPH, Ont. – Different team, different city, same mindset for Jordan Williams. The Canadian linebacker is preparing for his third CFL season but first with the Toronto Argonauts. B.C. dealt Williams to the defending Grey Cup champion this off-season for a 2023 first-round the Lions used to take Southern Utah defensive lineman Francis Bemiy ninth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inquiry into entirety of Canadian sport system called for at parliamentary hearing
By The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – Own The Podium CEO Anne Merklinger says the organization would be in support of an inquiry into Canada’s sport system as a whole, rather than just safe sport. Merklinger referred to safe sport as a “symptom of a much bigger problem” within Canada’s sport system at a parliamentary committee hearing on Monday. She ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada edges Slovakia 2-1 in shootout to remain unbeaten at world hockey championship
By The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
RIGA, Latvia – Jack Quinn scored the winning shootout goal as Canada edged Slovakia 2-1 Monday at the world hockey championship. Canada goaltender Sam Montembeault clinched the win by stopping Martin Chromiak on Slovakia’s final shootout attempt. Jake Neighbours scored in regulation for Canada, which leads Group A with eight points (two regulation wins, one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts place veteran receiver Dontrelle Inman on retired list
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
GUELPH, Ont. – Dontrelle Inman has cut short his return to the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto placed the veteran receiver on the retired list Monday, one day after he opened training camp with the CFL club. Inman, 34, spent two seasons with the Argonauts (2012-13) before heading to the NFL and suiting up for the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marchessault scores hat trick for Golden Knights in 5-2 win over ousted Oilers
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on May 15th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Vegas Golden Knights advanced into familiar territory and also eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from Stanley Cup contention with a 5-2 win Sunday. Vegas took the best-of-seven Pacific Division final four games to two and closed it out on the road at Rogers Place. Jonathan Marchessault’s natural hat trick in the second period ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunday’s sports scores for May 14, 2023
By The Canadian Press on May 14th, 2023
Sunday’s Games NHL playoffs Second Round Vegas 5 Edmonton 2 (Vegas wins best-of-seven series 4-2) — World Hockey Championship Preliminary Round Canada 5 Slovakia 2 United States 7 Hungary 1 Denmark 4 France 3 (OT) Switzerland 3 Norway 0 Sweden 5 Austria 0 Czechia 5 Kazakhstan 1 — NBA Playoffs Second Round Boston 112 Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marchessault helps Golden Knights eliminate Oilers from playoffs
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on May 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from Stanley Cup contention and advanced to the NHL’s Western Conference final with a 5-2 road win Sunday. The Golden Knights took the best-of-seven Pacific Division final four games to two. Vegas carried a 4-2 lead into the third period on Jonathan Marchessault’s natural hat ... Read More »
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