National Sports
Flexible Alouettes can usher in new identity with early-round picks at CFL Draft
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says the difference in his job entering the 2023 CFL draft compared to free agency is night and day thanks to new ownership. “First of all, I’m sleeping much better. I don’t think I’ve slept really well for the last two years,” Maciocia told reporters at Olympic Stadium on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed program’s rebirth.
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
VANCOUVER – The lawyer representing players and alumni of Simon Fraser University’s football team asked a judge to grant an injunction that would require the university to attempt to bring back the axed program. The university announced the dissolution of the football program on April 4 after a Texas-based athletic conference said it would not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The Ottawa Redblacks’ general manager owns four of the first 17 picks, including the first and 10th selections. Burke could upgrade his Canadian talent now, and for the future, with any of the seven blue-chip Canucks who were either selected in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets sign forward Nikita Chibrikov to three-year, entry-level contract
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nikita Chibrikov to a three-year, entry-level contract worth US$925,000 a year at the NHL level. The 20-year-old Chibrikov had a goal and an assist in 31 games last season with Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. The Moscow native has two goals and two assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BCHL breaks away from Hockey Canada, says move gives U18 players more options
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – The British Columbia Hockey League is breaking away from Hockey Canada, a move the league says will provide more options for players under 18 years old that are looking to compete in college hockey in the United States. The BCHL, a junior A league with 17 teams in B.C. and one in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
EDMONTON – Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. Police Chief Dale McFee says although there has been a rise in violence in the area, most fans are there to respectfully enjoy the game and cheer on their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy to defend RBC Canadian Open title at Oakdale Golf and Country Club
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Rory McIlroy will be going for a three-peat at the RBC Canadian Open. McIlroy was one of several golfers named to the field of the men’s national championship this afternoon. He won the tournament in 2019 and again last year after COVID-19 twice forced the cancellation of the event. McIlroy will be joined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge FC rewards coach Bobby Smyrniotis with new contract and expanded role
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
HAMILTON – Forge FC has rewarded Bobby Smyrniotis with a four-year contract extension in an expanded role as head coach and sporting director. Smyrniotis was named the Canadian Premier League team’s first-ever technical director and head coach on Oct. 1, 2018. Since then, the Hamilton-based franchise won the CPL championship in 2019, ’20 and ’22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business booming for Toronto bars as Maple Leafs advance in playoffs
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Bar owners in Toronto say they’re anticipating jubilant crowds as the Toronto Maple Leafs begin their second-round NHL playoff series against Florida on Tuesday. Christopher Murie, the owner of The Dizzy Pub, says business has been booming since the playoffs began. Murie says there was an explosion of excitement when the Leafs clinched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Snoop Dogg says he’s joining bid to buy NHL’s Ottawa Senators
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
OTTAWA – Another celebrity appears set to join in the bidding war for the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. Rap legend Snoop Dogg said on his Instagram account that he is joining a bid led by Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks. Ian Mendes of The Athletic was first to report the news. Snoop Dogg is a hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames fire head coach Darryl Sutter after disappointing season
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have fired head coach Darryl Sutter, the latest major change at the NHL club after a disappointing season. The Flames missed the playoffs this season after posting a 38-27-17 record. Sutter’s departure comes two weeks after former Flames general manager Brad Treliving turned down a contract extension and parted ways ... Read More »
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