National Sports
Junior All Native Tournament in Nanaimo, B.C., is about more than basketball
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
More than 1,200 youth basketball players sang and danced their way into Frank Crane Arena on Sunday night for the opening ceremony of the Junior All Native Tournament. Kate Good, one of the event’s organizers, found herself emotional at the spectacle and, when the lights eventually came back up and the fog cleared, she took ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s Einarson beats Italy and Scotland, improves to 4-1 at women’s curling worlds
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
SANDVIKEN, Sweden – Canada’s Kerri Einarson improved to 4-1 in round-robin play with a sweep of her matches Monday at the world women’s curling championship. Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard and Briane Harris downed Italy’s Stefania Constantini 7-2 in the morning draw before holding on for a 9-8 win over Scotland’s Rebecca Morrison in the ... Read More »
1 responseLuke Schenn settling back into life with Maple Leafs after trade
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
TORONTO – Luke Schenn entered the home dressing room at Scotiabank Arena last week. He made a move towards what used to be his locker before catching himself. It had been almost 11 years since the defenceman’s first stint with the Maple Leafs ended. Old habits, however, die hard. “Didn’t mean to do it,” Schenn ... Read More »
1 responseGausman pitches five shutout innings as Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-0
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
LAKELAND, Fla. – Kevin Gausman struck out six over five innings and Devonte Brown hit a three-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 in spring training baseball action Monday. Gausman, who has yet to allow a run in 13 2/3 innings pitched over four starts this spring, scattered three hits ... Read More »
1 responseRaptors 905 have to win final three games of G League season to make playoffs
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – There are three games left in the regular season for Raptors 905, and every one of them matters. The G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, the 905 have to beat the College Park Skyhawks at Paramount Find Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ont., and then close the season out with two road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFLPA, NLLPA fighting to give their memberships access to workers’ compensation
By Dan Ralph and John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
It’s five years and counting for the CFL Players’ Association and executive director Brian Ramsay. The CFLPA has been fighting to have its members covered by workers’ compensation since 2018. That’s when the Supreme Court of Canada decided against hearing former player Arland Bruce III’s concussion lawsuit against the CFL and former commissioner Mark Cohon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian defender Corbo back with CF Montreal following transfer from Bologna FC
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
MONTREAL – Defender Gabriele Corbo is back with CF Montreal following a transfer from Italian club Bologna FC. Corbo signed a two-season contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Major League Soccer club, with an option year in 2025. The 23-year-old Italian played 14 MLS regular-season games last season, including 13 starts, while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zibanejad, Makar, Swayman named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad, Colorado defenceman Cale Makar and Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman are the NHL three stars of the week. Zibanejad registered multiple points in all four of his games (five goals, four assists) as the Rangers posted a perfect week. He scored twice in the Rangers’ 5-3 win over Washington on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Chris Johnston looking to again make Classic history
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
It’s been steadily upward at the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic for Chris Johnston. The Peterborough, Ont., native has cracked the top-10 of pro bass fishing’s premier event the last two years. After finishing eighth in 2021, Johnston led on the final day last year before taking fifth spot. Both efforts were the best ever for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer officials defend controversial deal with Canadian Soccer Business
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
Canada Soccer defended its controversial deal with Canada Soccer Business under questioning on Parliament Hill by the House of Commons heritage committee. The agreement allows the CSB to oversee marketing and broadcasting rights, with an annual payment to Canada Soccer. The arrangement provided Canada Soccer with a guaranteed income while helping fund the Canadian Premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CONCACAF Nations League to hold final four at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
The CONCACAF Nations League finals will be held at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, CONCACAF announced Monday. The four League A group winners will head to Las Vegas for semifinals on June 15 and a third-place match and final on June 18. The U.S. won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2021. Canada did not ... Read More »
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