National Sports
Austrian skier Nina Ortlieb fastest in Lake Louise downhill training run
By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
LAKE LOUISE, Alaska – Austria’s Nina Ortlieb posted the fastest time Tuesday in the first downhill training run ahead of a women’s World Cup alpine skiing stop this week at Lake Louise, Alta. Ortlieb finished in one minute 50.27 seconds. She was followed by Slovenia’s Ilka Stuhec and Switzerland’s Corinne Suter, who both posted a ... Read More »
1 responsePulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago. Pulisic sprawled on the field ... Read More »
1 responseIced Capped: Tim Hortons’ title sponsorship of Brier to end after 2023 event
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
For just the fifth time in its nearly century-long history, the Canadian men’s curling championship will have a new title sponsor after this season. The 2023 Brier, set for March 3-12 in London, Ont., will be the final one with Tim Hortons as title sponsor, Curling Canada said Tuesday. The organization said it is currently ... Read More »
1 responseAfter making history, Canadian star Alphonso Davies opens up at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
UMM ÅžALÄ€L “˜ALĪ, Qatar – It appears that Alphonso Davies’ goal against Croatia, the first for Canada at the men’s World Cup, left a mark in more than the Canada Soccer record book. Mayhem ensued in Sunday’s goal celebration. “When I headed it down and I ran to the corner flag, I looked to my ... Read More »
1 responseWith Morocco game left, Alphonso Davies says Canadian men not done yet at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
UMM ÅžALÄ€L “˜ALĪ, Qatar – Alphonso Davies says Canada came to the World Cup to make history – and it isn’t done yet. The 41st-ranked Canadians turned heads in a narrow 1-0 loss to No. 2 Belgium and made history by scoring a first-ever goal at the men’s soccer showcase before being schooled 4-1 by ... Read More »
1 responseCanadians Zack Fry and David Solie sign with Saskatchewan Roughriders
By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
REGINA – Canadian offensive lineman Zack Fry and kicker David Solie have signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Fry was selected by the Roughriders in the second round of the 2022 CFL Draft, 16th overall. He attended Saskatchewan’s training camp before returning to Western University for his fourth season of eligibility. Fry was part of a ... Read More »
1 responseCurling Canada looking for new title sponsor of the Brier, starting in 2024
By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
OTTAWA – Curling Canada is looking for a new title sponsor of the Canadian men’s curling championship. The 2023 Tim Hortons Brier, set for March 3-12 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., will be the last time that the coffee house and restaurant chain serves as title sponsor of the annual competition. Curling Canada says ... Read More »
1 responseNeymar to miss Brazil’s last group game at World Cup
By The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Neymar will miss Brazil’s last group game at the World Cup because of his right ankle injury, the team doctor said Tuesday. Rodrigo Lasmar said the Brazil forward will not be fit to face Cameroon in the Group G game on Friday. Neymar missed Monday’s game against Switzerland, when Brazil won ... Read More »
1 responseInjured defender Doneil Henry doing his bit off the pitch to help Canada at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – Doneil Henry’s World Cup experience has been far different than the one he originally hoped for. But the veteran defender is still doing whatever he can for Canada. Sidelined by a calf injury on the eve of the tournament, Henry is still with the Canadian team but in a non-playing role. He ... Read More »
1 responseLinebacker Adam Bighill signs extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
WINNIPEG – All-star linebacker Adam Bighill has signed a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 34-year-old Bighill was scheduled to become a free agent in February 2023. Bighill will return to Winnipeg for a fifth season and his 11th in the Canadian Football League. He led the Blue Bombers in total defensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Croatia charged for fan taunts of Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan at World Cup
By The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP-CP) – FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Croatia on Tuesday because of its fans’ taunts aimed at Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan, who has Serbian family ties, during the teams’ World Cup game. FIFA said the charge against the Croatian soccer federation was “due to the behaviour of its fans” and cited rules ... Read More »
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