National Sports
Hockey Canada’s incoming board to be selected by committee, not a wider vote
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
Hockey Canada’s independent nomination committee will select eight directors and a new board chair from more than 550 applicants instead of putting candidates up for a wider vote, according to a letter sent to provincial and territorial members. In the document dated Thursday, the committee said it is “hard at work” and “very encouraged” by ... Read More »
1 responseAging Grey Cup fans look to the youth to carry on Canadian football traditions
By Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
REGINA – John Couture is old school. The 71-year-old travels without a cellphone, yet manages to find hundreds of his friends at the Grey Cup every year. They recognize him by the drinks in his hand, the buttons he wears and the beads around his neck. This is Couture’s 49th straight Grey Cup Festival, which ... Read More »
1 responseOntario to allow bars, restaurants to serve alcohol starting at 7 a.m. for World Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
TORONTO – Ontario’s liquor regulator says restaurants and bars provincewide will be able to serve alcohol at 7 a.m. for the duration of the FIFA World Cup to align with some of the early-morning matches. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario made the announcement today, just two days before the prestigious soccer tournament is ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s Alphonso Davies lands as Doha heats up ahead of World Cup kickoff
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – A smiling Alphonso Davies landed in Doha on Friday, a late arrival after undergoing therapy for a hamstring strain back in Germany. “Brotherhood fully reunited again,” Canada Soccer said in a social media post with a photo showing the Bayern Munich star giving a thumb’s up. “This is amazing,” Davies said on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthem
By The Associated Press on November 18th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Hip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest addition to the official soundtrack of the World Cup in Qatar. The single “Tukoh Taka,” with lyrics in English, Spanish and Arabic, was released on Friday, two days ahead of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming dies at age 87 on eve of World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming, who helped lead Canada to its first men’s World Cup, has died on the eve of Canada’s return to the soccer showcase. Canada Soccer said Fleming died Thursday in Edmonton. He was 87. “We lost a great man today who was a fantastic father and our hero,” Sean Fleming, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at Canada’s Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here’s a look at Canada’s Group F opposition: BELGIUM (Nov. 23, 2 p.m. ET) World Ranking: No. 2. Nickname: Red Devils. Manager: Roberto Martinez, since March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doha heating up as World Cup kickoff nears, Canadians take day to themselves
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – The day after its win over Japan in Dubai in its final World Cup warmup, Canada had no media availability Friday – leaving time to recover, assess and prepare for Wednesday’s tournament opener against second-ranked Belgium. The arrival of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies and status of influential midfielder Stephen Eustaquio were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming dies at age 87
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
Jim Fleming, who hired coaches Tony Waiters, Holger Osieck and Even Pellerud during his two stints as Canada Soccer president, has died at the age of 87. Canada Soccer said Fleming died Thursday in Edmonton. Fleming, a member of the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame, served as president from 1982 to 1986 and then again ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
By Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sold at the 64 matches in the country. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday’s sports scoreboard for Nov. 17, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 3 Toronto 2 (OT) Tampa Bay 4 Calgary 1 Columbus 6 Montreal 4 Winnipeg 3 Anaheim 2 Colorado 3 Carolina 2 (OT) Dallas 6 Florida 4 Boston 4 Philadelphia 1 Nashville 5 N.Y. Islanders 4 Pittsburgh 6 Minnesota 4 St. Louis 5 Washington 4 (SO) Vegas 4 Arizona 1 Seattle ... Read More »
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