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Expectations and passion for Maple Leafs stays high at public tailgate
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Fans lined up for hours before puck drop just to stand outside Scotiabank Arena and watch the Toronto Maple Leafs face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Owen Das from Markham, Ont., was one of the first fans to enter the tailgate party in a cordoned off courtyard west of the Maple Leafs arena. Wearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Cyle Larin scores in losing cause for Spain’s Real Valladolid
By The Associated Press on April 27th, 2023
MADRID (CP-AP) – Canadian international Cyle Larin scored in a losing cause Thursday as Real Valladolid was beaten 2-1 by Valencia. The 28-year-old from Brampton, Ont., opened the scoring on a breakaway in the sixth minute for his sixth goal in 12 games for Valladolid. Larin came close to setting up a second in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina Courage land Canadian Victoria Pickett in trade with Gotham FC
By The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
CARY, N.C. – The North Carolina Courage have acquired Canadian international midfielder Victoria Pickett from Gotham FC in exchange for US$200,000 in allocation money. The 26-year-old from Barrie, Ont., was drafted in the second round (15th overall) by the Kansas City Current in the 2021 NWSL draft and was a finalist for rookie of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Barron has stitches removed after facial cut in Game 1, will go back to visor
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – Jets forward Morgan Barron will go back to his regular visor starting Thursday night after using a full cage on his helmet for most of Winnipeg’s first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Barron needed over 75 stitches after he was cut in the face by Vegas goaltender Laurent Brossoit’s skate blade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MPs grill ex-Canada Soccer president over handling of disgraced coach Birarda
By The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
OTTAWA – The former president of Canada Soccer faced questions Thursday at a parliamentary committee over the hiring and conduct of a disgraced former coach by a B.C. community club. Steven Reed served as president of Canada Soccer from 2017 to 2020 and previously as president of BC Soccer from 2006 to 2009. He also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada books spot in semifinal at U18 men’s hockey world championship
By The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
BASEL, Switzerland – Canada defeated host Switzerland 7-3 on Thursday to book a spot in the men’s under-18 world hockey championship semifinal. Forward Macklin Celebrini had two goals and two assists for Canada to bring his team-leading point total to 11 points, while forward Andrew Cristall also scored twice. Berkly Catton, Calum Ritchie and Matthew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newly acquired Toronto FC centre back Aime Mabika hard to miss at six foot six
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
TORONTO – At six foot six, Toronto FC’s newest defender is hard to miss. Aime Mabika comes with a good story as well. Born in Zambia to Congolese parents, Mabika was seven or eight when his family moved to the United States. Soccer was always his game and he was part of a championship-calibre high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens have 5-year agreement with Lamar Jackson
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press on April 27th, 2023
The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle with Lamar Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, securing their star quarterback for the foreseeable future and ending a contract negotiation saga that was dominating the team’s offseason. The Ravens announced the deal hours before the first round of the NFL draft, and it’s fair to say that in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio the latest Toronto FC player to be hit by injury
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio is the latest Toronto FC player hit by the injury bug. Osorio has been listed as out for Saturday’s game against visiting New York City FC (4-2-3) due to a lower body injury, along with midfielder Victor Vazquez (lower body) and fullback Cristian Gutierrez (non-COVID illness). Toronto’s injury report ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers making Kings pay for taking penalties in first-round series
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
EDMONTON – It’s hard to believe the Edmonton Oilers power play could get even better after a record-setting regular season. But it has. The Los Angeles Kings go into Saturday’s Game 6 of their first-round playoff series with the Oilers with one goal in mind – staving off elimination. But, to do that, they’ll need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL reaches multi-year broadcast agreement with CBS Sports Network
By The Canadian Press on April 27th, 2023
TORONTO – The CFL has reached a multi-year broadcast agreement with CBS Sports Network, the league announced Thursday. The deal will see CBS Sports Network carry 34 games this year. CBS Sports Network is the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports. Financial details of the agreement weren’t divulged. “We’re looking forward to working closely with ... Read More »
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