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Canada’s Aiemann Zahabi looking forward to date with Mongolian Murderer at UFC 289
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
A date with the Mongolian Murderer sounds daunting at best. But Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi is looking forward to Saturday’s matchup with China’s Qileng Aori at UFC 289 in Vancouver. The 35-year-old from Montreal is in a good place. He has won his last two fights and his family is flourishing. “Life is beautiful, man,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After singles exits, Fernandez and Andreescu still making noise at French Open
By The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
PARIS – Two Canadians who failed to make big runs in singles action at the French Open are making noise in doubles competition. Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., advanced to the semifinals of the women’s doubles draw after teaming with American Taylor Townsend for a 6-3, 6-3 win over the Taiwanese tandem of Chan Hao-ching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Nick Arbuckle set to start Redblacks season-opening contest
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
The Ottawa Redblacks will open the 2023 regular season minus quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox. Masoli continues to recover from a knee injury that forced him to miss most of last season. Santos-Knox, who the Redblacks acquired in free agency, is dealing with a hamstring ailment. Ottawa head coach Bob Dyce told reporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harvard women’s hockey coach retires amid allegations she verbally abused, hazed players
By The Associated Press on June 7th, 2023
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) – One of the most decorated coaches in women’s hockey history has stepped down after nearly 30 years leading Harvard’s women’s hockey program in the shadow of allegations by players that she engaged in abuses and other misconduct during her tenure. The school said Tuesday that Katey Stone had made the decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
By The Associated Press on June 7th, 2023
ZURICH (AP) – FIFA made false claims about last year’s World Cup in Qatar being carbon neutral, an advertising regulator in Switzerland said Wednesday. FIFA was “not able to provide proof that the claims were accurate,” the federally recognized Swiss Commission for Fairness said in its judgment into complaints filed from five countries. The commission ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Captain Atiba Hutchinson returns to lead Canada at CONCACAF Nations League final four
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
Captain Atiba Hutchinson will lead Canada at the CONCACAF Nations League finals. The 40-year-old from Brampton, Ont., acknowledged in March, after helping Canada to a 4-1 win over Honduras in Toronto, that he likely only has a few games left. The hope is that the veteran Besiktas midfielder can hoist a trophy for Canada before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy has ‘mixed emotions’ at PGA Tour deal with Saudi Public Investment Fund
By The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
TORONTO – Rory McIlroy says he has mixed emotions about the PGA Tour’s new deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. McIlroy spoke at the RBC Canadian Open a day after the new business partnership was announced. PIF owns LIV Golf, a rival tour that was founded a year ago that rocked the world of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iga Swiatek beats Coco Gauff to reach French Open semifinals
By The Associated Press on June 7th, 2023
PARIS – Top-ranked Iga Swiatek kept her French Open title defence on track with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Coco Gauff to reach the semifinals on Wednesday. In a rematch of last year’s final, Swiatek recorded another straight-set victory over the American and will next face Beatriz Haddad Maia on Thursday as she chases her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell gone, Stampeders start season with Jake Maier as No. 1 quarterback
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
CALGARY – The football is now Jake Maier’s when the Calgary Stampeders’ offence takes the field. No longer does Maier share a sideline or a dressing room with a future Hall of Fame quarterback. Maier took over as Calgary’s starter midway through last season. The Californian went 6-3 in the Stampeders’ back nine and also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions look to make amends for last year’s West final loss, aim for Grey Cup
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions players and staff say there is one goal on their minds heading into the CFL season: make it past the Western final and claim the Grey Cup. The Lions fell to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in last year’s division final, losing 28-20 despite a late comeback bid from former B.C. quarterback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winless at home in two straight seasons, Elks embracing culture change in 2023
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
EDMONTON – Culture change. Those two words best describe what the Edmonton Elks wanted to accomplish going into the 2023 season. It’s a term being used by general manager and head coach Chris Jones. It’s used by starting quarterback Taylor Cornelius. It’s used by pretty well everyone wearing a green and gold jersey in training ... Read More »
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