National Sports
S.Y. Noh leads Byron Nelson by 3 after course record-tying 60
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) – S.Y. Noh thought he didn’t have quite enough distance with his 3-wood as he pondered going for the green in two on the par-5 18th hole – setting up a potential eagle and a 59 in the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson. The South Korean didn’t seem to mind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights defenceman Pietrangelo, Oilers defenceman Nurse each suspended a game
By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
NEW YORK – Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo has been suspended one game by the NHL. Pietrangelo is being punished for slashing Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl during Game 4 of their playoff series on Wednesday. The incident occurred at 18:29 of the third period and Pietrangelo was assessed a five-minute major and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP Alert: Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo suspended one game
By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
NEW YORK – Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo has been suspended one game by the NHL for slashing Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrade, O’Neal, Broadhurst share lead at Regions Tradition; Stricker 1 back
By The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Billy Andrade, Timothy O’Neal and Paul Broadhurst each shot a 5-under 67 to take the first-round lead Thursday at the Regions Tradition, the first of five PGA Tour Champions majors, with defending champion Steve Stricker one shot back. Joining Stricker at 68 were Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington and Ken Duke. Stricker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parliamentary hearing on Canada Soccer turns testy with Crooks’ veracity questioned
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
Newly elected Canada Soccer president Charmaine Crooks went before the Heritage Committee on Thursday, telling MPs she sees an “opportunity to reset” the beleaguered governing body. “I strongly believe that we will be in a better place,” said Crooks, touting her belief in “trust, transparency and open communication.” The former Olympian was the latest Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets goalie Hellebuyck named Vezina Trophy finalist for third time
By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
NEW YORK – Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy for the third time Hellebuyck, Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins were named Thursday as the finalists for the award, given out annually to the NHL’s top goaltender. The 29-year-old from Commerce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Ryan Reynolds’ bid for NHL’s Ottawa Senators will not proceed
By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
OTTAWA – It appears Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is out as a prospective owner of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. Multiple media outlets reported Thursday that a bid for the team by real estate developers Remington Group will not proceed. Reynolds was believed to be attached to that bid. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan was first to report ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll set for another must-win start with Maple Leafs
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Joseph Woll is in line to get the nod in another must-win moment. The rookie goaltender is scheduled to start Game 5 of Toronto’s second-round playoff series with the Florida Panthers after putting up a 24-save performance in the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 victory Wednesday night that kept their season alive. Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finally back in form, Campbell getting familiar with new teammates at CF Montreal
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
MONTREAL – It’s been a long time coming, but defender George Campbell is starting to settle in with CF Montreal. Acquired in December from Atlanta United, the six-foot-two, 185-pound centre back quickly signed a three-year contract with Montreal, but his anticipated debut was delayed by a pre-season ankle injury. Months later, he’s finally getting some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers defenceman Nurse suspended one game for instigating fight
By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
NEW YORK – The National Hockey League has suspended Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse one game for instigating a fight in the final five minutes of regulation time in Edmonton’s 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. Edmonton head coach Jay Woodcroft was also fined US$10,000. Nurse was assessed a minor penalty for instigating, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SFU names special adviser as it looks for feedback on its cancelled football team
By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – Simon Fraser University says it has appointed a special adviser to help determine the future of its cancelled football program. The university says in a statement that Bob Copeland, senior vice-president of McLaren Global Sports Solutions, has been chosen for the role. It adds that Copeland’s appointment was also reviewed by the ... Read More »
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