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Browns agree to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Za’Darius Smith from Vikings, AP source says
By Tom Withers, The Associated Press on May 12th, 2023
CLEVELAND (AP) – The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Friday night. The Browns are sending fifth-round picks in 2024 and 2025 to the Vikings for Smith, a sixth-round pick in 2025 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ko, non-winner Kemp share lead halfway through LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on May 12th, 2023
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) – Two-time LPGA Tour player of the year Jin Young Ko shot her second straight 4-under 68 on Friday in the Founders Cup and shared the halfway lead with 37-year-old non-winner Sarah Kemp. Kemp, whose best finish on tour is a tie for second in 2019, had a one-stroke lead with three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid, Pastrnak, Tkachuk named Hart Trophy nominees
By The Canadian Press on May 12th, 2023
NEW YORK – Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak and Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk have been named finalists for the Hart Trophy, given out annually to the NHL’s most valuable player. McDavid led the league with 64 goals and 153 points this season, becoming the sixth player in NHL history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver aims to turn attacking play in to consistent goals
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on May 12th, 2023
VANCOUVER – After a lacklustre first half in their game against York United, the Vancouver Whitecaps are aiming to turn their attacking play in to consistency. The Whitecaps face off against the Portland Timbers on Saturday, having won the first meeting of the season 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Brian White. Emotions ran high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspension fallout: Oilers, Knights adjust to absence of top defencemen for Game 5
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on May 12th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – The Edmonton Oilers chose their words carefully on the suspension front Friday while defenceman Brett Kulak prepared for an increase of playoff minutes in the absence of Darnell Nurse. The Oilers knew before departing Edmonton the previous day that Nurse would serve a one-game suspension in Friday’s Game 5 for instigating a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Andreescu and Dabrowski all bounced from Italian Open
By The Canadian Press on May 12th, 2023
ROME – Canadian tennis hopes took a tumble at the Italian Open on Friday as Felix Auger-Aliassime, Gabriela Dabrowski, and Bianca Andreescu were all eliminated, marking a disappointing day for the Maple Leaf contingent. Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime was ousted after dropping a second-round match 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 to Australian qualifier Alexei Popyrin. Auger-Aliassime had a bye ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US upsets defending champ Finland, Canada routs Latvia to open ice hockey worlds
By The Associated Press on May 12th, 2023
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) – The United States overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Alex Tuch scored two goals and Drew O’Çonnor had a goal and two assists to lead the U.S. Cutter Ganthier also scored and goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 23 shots in Tampere. Teemu Hartikainen gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridget Carleton gets full circle moment with WNBA’s first-ever game in Canada
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on May 12th, 2023
TORONTO – The WNBA’s first-ever game in Canada is a full circle moment for Bridget Carleton. The Chatham, Ont., native will be suiting up for the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday against the Chicago Sky at Scotiabank Arena. The pre-season contest on home soil is one that brings back memories of the journey that’s led the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC hands permanent bans to four supporters after violence at BMO Field
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 12th, 2023
Toronto FC has handed four supporters a permanent ban in the wake of violence in the stands at Tuesday’s Canadian Championship loss to CF Montreal. All four have been “immediately and permanently banned” from all MLSE facilities, without an ability to apply for reinstatement in the future. The MLS club said more people could face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weegar has three points, Canada routs co-host Latvia 6-0 in world championship opener
By The Canadian Press on May 12th, 2023
RIGA, Latvia – MacKenzie Weegar had a goal and two assists as Canada downed co-host Latvia Friday in its opening game at the world men’s hockey championship. Lawson Crouse, Scott Laughton, Sammy Blais, Joe Veleno and Jack McBain also had goals as the Canadians spread the scoring around. Sam Montembeault made 23 saves for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian star Alphonso Davies named to Bundesliga team of the season
By The Canadian Press on May 12th, 2023
Canadian Alphonso Davies has been voted onto the Bundesliga team of the season. The 22-year-old from Edmonton, who plays for Bayern Munich, was clocked at 36.53 kilometres per hour this season, the second-fastest time in the German top tier. Davies, who has won 39 caps for Canada with 13 goals and 16 assists, had a ... Read More »
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