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Toronto shows off its look and hopes for staging the 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Standing in the middle of BMO Field, with 2026 World Cup graphics adorning the stadium, Jonathan Osorio could only imagine what having the men’s soccer showcase in his backyard might be like. “It’s going to be something amazing,” said the Toronto FC midfielder, who has won 62 caps for Canada and was part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“He’s a leader of men:’ Dyce setting the standard at Redblacks camp
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – After three consecutive losing seasons, the Ottawa Redblacks are aiming to be a competitive force in the CFL’s East Division. A big step toward doing that will be figuring out how to defend their home turf. Since advancing to the 2018 Grey Cup final, the Redblacks have just 10 wins over the past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not in starting lineup again due to sore knee
By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Thursday’s game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right knee. The first baseman was hurt on Tuesday night when he fielded a bunt. He’s considered day-to-day. Guerrero was feeling better and has been doing running drills and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Watch out’: Alouettes’ Stanback ready to showcase talents after last year’s injury
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. – Montreal Alouettes running back William Stanback lost 10 pounds over the off-season, but he hasn’t lost any confidence. Coming off a 2021 season where he led the CFL with 1,176 rushing yards over 12 games and won the East Division’s outstanding player award, Stanback’s hopes of building on that campaign were quickly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Diego to receive 30th Major League Soccer franchise
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on May 18th, 2023
Major League Soccer has awarded San Diego its 30th franchise, which is set to join the league in 2025. The expansion team announced Thursday is owned by billionaire Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Tribe, the first Native American tribe to have an ownership stake in a professional soccer team. The ownership group also includes San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIS confirms two women’s World Cup ski races in Mont-Tremblant will be on calendar
By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. – The International Ski and Snowboard Federation confirmed Thursday that two women’s World Cup giant slalom races in Mont-Tremblant, Que., will be on the calendar next season. Alpine Canada and the ski resort northwest of Montreal received conditional approval from the FIS for annual women’s giant slalom races from 2023 to 2025 back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks’ Mitchell looking to become just fourth CFL receiver to hit 2,000 yards
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
EDMONTON – There have only been three players in CFL history who have amassed 2,000 or more receiving yards in a season. Edmonton Elks wideout Dillon Mitchell believes he will be the fourth, and the first to do it since Derrell Mitchell went for exactly 2,000 yards in 1998 with the Toronto Argonauts. Dillon Mitchell, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men ready for World Rugby Sevens Series relegation playoff in London
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
The Canadian men made their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in 1999-2000 and this weekend’s season-closing tournament in London marks their 190th on the circuit. It could also be their last for quite a while. Canada is fighting for its World Series future, embroiled in a relegation playoff with Kenya, Tonga and Uruguay with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks’ bid for Ottawa Senators
By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
MANIWAKI, Que. – A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bidders involved in the sale of the Ottawa Senators Chief Dylan Whiteduck of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation said in a statement released Wednesday evening that while multiple bidders for the NHL franchise reached out, none were more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL, Genius Sports, unveil CFL LiveStats data collection system
By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023
TORONTO, Kan. – CFL statistics will feature a different look this season. The league, in partnership with Genius Sports, will provide CFL LiveStats, a new data collection system. It will provide official play-by-play updates on every CFL game to power live betting solutions, tracking and CFL Game Zone, including the new CFL Fantasy and CFL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with hip injury, expects 2024 to be last year of tennis career
By Joseph Wilson And Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on May 18th, 2023
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January and that he expects 2024 to be the final season of his career. The owner of a record 14 championships at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament will miss it for ... Read More »
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