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Roughriders sign six of their ’23 picks, including first-round selection Korte-Moore
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed six of their 2023 draft picks Monday, including first-round selection Lake Korte-Moore. Korte-Moore, a six-foot-four, 262-pound defensive lineman from UBC, was selected third overall by Saskatchewan in the CFL draft Tuesday night. Korte-Moore, of Ottawa, had 110 tackles (23 for loss), 10 sacks, two interceptions and three forced fumbles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks’ top pick Lekkerimaki aims to put adversity behind him to grow as a player
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks’ top draft pick from 2022 says he’s looking to develop and put last season’s illness and injury struggles behind him. Forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki signed an entry-level three-year deal with the Canucks over the weekend. The Canucks drafted Lekkerimaki, who plays right wing, 15th overall in the first round of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL unveils several rule changes for upcoming regular season
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
TORONTO – The football won’t have to be handled in order for a single to be awarded on a kickoff starting this CFL season. The removal of that requirement was among the changes unanimously approved by the CFL’s board of governors, the league announced Monday. The adjustments were originally proposed by the CFL’s rules committee. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: The Weeknd becomes latest celebrity attached to bid for NHL’s Senators
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Weekend is the latest celebrity to join the race to purchase the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, according to a report from the Ottawa Sun. The recording artist from Toronto, whose birth name is Abel Tesfaye, has agreed to be a partner in a bid led by Toronto billionaires Jeffrey and Michael Kimel, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Figure skater Piper Gilles reveals she has been treated for Stage 1 ovarian cancer
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
Canadian figure skater Piper Gilles says she has been treated for Stage 1 ovarian cancer. Gilles made the announcement Sunday in a video on Instagram. The 31-year-old Gilles and skating partner Paul Poirier earned bronze in ice dancing at the world championships this year. They also won gold at three World Cup events this year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken ride second-period outburst, thump Stars 7-2
By Tim Booth, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – The demands of a seven-game series in the opening round and the immediate transition into the conference semifinals left the Seattle Kraken needing a breather. An extra day off proved wonders for the playoff newcomers. Jordan Eberle sparked a five-goal outburst in the second period with his fourth goal of the playoffs, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken ride 2nd period outburst, thump Stars 7-2 in Game 3
By Tim Booth, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – Jordan Eberle sparked a five-goal outburst in the second period with his fourth goal of the playoffs, Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves and the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 7-2 on Sunday night to take a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. Eberle was the recipient of an unfortunate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, May 7, 2023
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Florida 3 Toronto 2 (OT) (Florida leads best-of-seven series 3-0) New Jersey 8 Carolina 4 (Carolina leads best-of-seven series 2-1) Seattle 7 Dallas 2 (Seattle leads best-of-seven series 2-1) — NBA Playoffs Second Round Philadelphia 116 Boston 115 (OT) (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2) Phoenix 129 Denver 124 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reinhart scores in OT, Panthers down Maple Leafs for 3-0 series lead
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. – John Tavares stood in the middle of a sombre locker room trying to explain another loss where Toronto’s stars – himself included – were unable to make a difference. Mitch Marner was up next. Auston Matthews followed right after. There wasn’t any anger or defiance from a trio that hasn’t been nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL playoffs: Knights headed to final after stinging Sting 5-1
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
SARNIA, Ont. – The visiting London Knights spotted the Sarnia Sting a 1-0 lead then stormed back with five unanswered goals to post a 5-1 victory and win the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference final series in six games. Denver Barkley, Easton Cowan and Ryan Winterton each had a goal and assist for the Knights, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers beat Maple Leafs in OT, take 3-0 series lead
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. – Sam Reinhart scored at 3:02 of overtime as the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Sunday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. The centre grabbed the puck behind the net and wrapped it around on a surprised Joseph Woll before the Panthers spilled off ... Read More »
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