National Sports
Ex-Jets captain Blake Wheeler signs one-year contract with Rangers
By The Canadian Press on July 1st, 2023
The New York Rangers have signed former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday. New York did not disclose the terms of the deal. The signing comes a day after the Jets placed Wheeler on unconditional waivers to buy him out. Wheeler served as Winnipeg’s captain for seven years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens trade defenceman Joel Edmundson to Capitals for picks
By The Canadian Press on July 1st, 2023
The Montreal Canadiens traded defenceman Joel Edmundson to the Washington Capitals for a third-round and a seventh-round draft pick in 2024 on Saturday. Montreal will retain 50 per cent of Edmundson’s salary. Edmundson had two goals and 11 assists in 61 games last season, his third with the Canadiens. The 30-year-old has one year remaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell, Allen to be added to all-time Argos team Monday night
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on July 1st, 2023
TORONTO – He came to Canada chasing an opportunity to continue playing football. On Monday night, Derrell (Mookie) Mitchell will forever be a part of the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto (2-0) will add the speedy receiver and veteran quarterback Damon Allen to its all-time team before hosting the B.C. Lions (3-0) at BMO Field. That will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators sign Brannstrom, Bernard-Docker to deals for next NHL season
By The Canadian Press on July 1st, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed two young players ahead of next season. Defenceman Erik Brannstrom agreed to a one-year deal, while fellow blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has signed a two-year, US$1.61 million contract. Brannstrom’s contract is for $2 million for the 2023-24 NHL season. The 23-year-old Swedish defenceman established new career highs in assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, June 30, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 30th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard CFL Ottawa 26 Edmonton 7 — MLB American League Boston 5 Toronto 0 Minnesota 8 Baltimore 1 Houston 5 Texas 3 Oakland 7 Chicago White Sox 4 Tampa Bay 15 Seattle 4 National League Cincinnati 7 San Diego 5 (11 innings) Washington 2 Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 8 Milwaukee 7 San Francisco 5 N.Y. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adams picks up win in first career start as Redblacks beat Elks 26-7
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on June 30th, 2023
OTTAWA – Tyrie Adams picked up his first career win in his first CFL start Friday night as the Ottawa Redblacks defeated the Edmonton Elks 26-7. Adams finished the game 14 for 20 for 185 yards and one touchdown. He also had 31 yards rushing. Jarret Doege also made his first CFL start but didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Fred VanVleet leaving Raptors on three-year, US$130M deal with Rockets
By The Canadian Press on June 30th, 2023
Fred VanVleet is leaving the Toronto Raptors and signing a three-year, US$130-million contract with the Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports. VanVleet has spent his entire seven-year career with the Raptors after going undrafted in 2016. It’s the largest contract for an undrafted player in NBA history. VanVleet was part of the Raptors team that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on June 30th, 2023
Fred VanVleet bet on himself, and the Houston Rockets are the beneficiaries. On an opening night of free agency where most big names – Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, Khris Middleton, Kyle Kuzma and more – stayed put, VanVleet is headed to a new home. He agreed to a three-year deal Friday with the Rockets that’ll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duran and Yoshida’s sixth-inning homers lead Red Sox past Blue Jays 5-0
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on June 30th, 2023
TORONTO – Jarren Duran had a two-run homer and Masataka Yoshida a solo shot in the sixth inning as the Boston Red Sox downed the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Friday. Justin Turner’s home run opened the scoring as Boston (41-42) snapped a five-game losing skid. He drove in another run with a sacrifice fly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!65-year-old Bernhard Langer leads US Senior Open at difficult SentryWorld
By The Associated Press on June 30th, 2023
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP-CP) – Bernhard Langer has been able to avoid most of the trouble at SentryWorld in the U.S. Senior Open. He still was far from unscathed Friday in a 3-under 68 that gave him the second-round lead. “Believe it or not, I had two three-putts and a hit a sand wedge from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many big names, for big money, stay put as NBA free agency opens, sources tell AP
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on June 30th, 2023
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are going to try again together in Dallas. Draymond Green is going to chase more championships with Stephen Curry in Golden State, just like Khris Middleton is alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee. And Jerami Grant is staying put in Portland, for serious money. All those decisions, and many more, came ... Read More »
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