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Raptors stars Siakam, Barnes return to lineup for game against Cavaliers
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
TORONTO – The depleted Toronto Raptors got a huge boost before their game Monday night against Cleveland with the return of stars Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes. Siakam missed 10 games with a strained adductor muscle. The star forward was playing at an elite level before sustaining the injury in a game Nov. 4 at ... Read More »
1 response“It was time for Canada” — Davis Cup team tennis trophy finally in Canadian hands
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
Robert Bettauer was Tennis Canada’s director of tennis development some three decades ago when the federation created a vision statement with some lofty goals. One of the top priorities was to one day win a Davis Cup title. On Sunday, Canada finally did it with a historic victory over Australia in Malaga, Spain. “I just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arbitrator will referee Dr. J’s suit against brand developer
By Randall Chase, The Associated Press on November 28th, 2022
DOVER, Del. (AP) – A Delaware judge on Monday halted a lawsuit filed by basketball legend Julius Erving against a brand-development and marketing company, ruling that the dispute must go to arbitration. The lawsuit by the Hall of Fame player known as “Dr. J” stems from a 2016 agreement to sell a majority interest in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers forward Tkachuk returns to province where he was loved, and loathed
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
EDMONTON – For six seasons, Matthew Tkachuk wore the fiery Flames logo on his chest. But, on the eve of his return to Calgary, he kept the rhetoric cool. “Obviously I’ve thought about it,” Tkachuk said after his Florida Panthers skated in Edmonton late Monday morning ahead of a game against the Oilers. “But, until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former employee launches discrimination complaint against Vancouver Canucks
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
VANCOUVER – A former member of the Vancouver Canucks’ coaching staff has launched a complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, alleging she was fired because of her sex, mental illness and physical disability. Rachel Doerrie, a former video analyst and assistant video coach for the team, posted a copy of the complaint to Twitter ... Read More »
1 responseCourting Disaster: Sportsnet loses Davis Cup feed just before Canada’s historic win
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
The timing of a technical glitch that knocked the Davis Cup final off the air on Sportsnet couldn’t have come at a worse time for tennis fans across Canada. Instead of watching the dramatic scenes of the country’s first-ever win at the prestigious team event, viewers were left in the dark Sunday due to an ... Read More »
1 responseRobertson, Morrissey, Sorokin named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
NEW YORK – Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey and New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Robertson had a league-leading six goals and added two assists over four contests last week to increase his points streak to 15 games (16 goals, ... Read More »
1 responseArena closure forces CEBL defending champion Honey Badgers to move to Brampton
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
The closure of their home arena is forcing the Hamilton Honey Badgers to move to Brampton, Ont. The reigning Canadian Elite Basketball League champions announced Monday they are relocating permanently due to FirstOntario Centre’s closure for renovations during the 2024 and ’25 seasons. They’ll open the 2023 season at Brampton’s 5,000-seat CAA Centre. The team ... Read More »
1 responseHaving scored at the World Cup, Canadian men now look to get one final result
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
UMM ÅžALÄ€L “˜ALĪ, Qatar – Canadian defender Alistair Johnston knew something good was coming when he saw Tajon Buchanan launch his cross into the Croatian penalty box. “We have a saying – we like to call it a ‘goal ball,'” said Johnston, a CF Montreal fullback/wingback who can deliver a fine cross in his own ... Read More »
1 responseNHL: Kraken tie franchise record with 5th straight win
By The Associated Press on November 27th, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Matty Beniers had a goal and two assists, Daniel Sprong scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and the Seattle Kraken tied a franchise record with their fifth consecutive victory, 5-4 over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. Jared McCann, Alex Wennberg and Vince Dunn scored in the first ... Read More »
1 responseGiroux scores on OT breakaway, Senators beat Kings 3-2
By Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press on November 27th, 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Claude Giroux scored on a breakaway 20 seconds into overtime, Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Sunday night. Alex DeBrincat had a power-play goal, Cam Talbot made 25 saves and the Senators won consecutive games for the first ... Read More »
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