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Reports: Ryan Reynolds’ bid for NHL’s Ottawa Senators will not proceed

By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

OTTAWA – It appears Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is out as a prospective owner of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. Multiple media outlets reported Thursday that a bid for the team by real estate developers Remington Group will not proceed. Reynolds was believed to be attached to that bid. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan was first to report ... Read More »

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Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll set for another must-win start with Maple Leafs

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Joseph Woll is in line to get the nod in another must-win moment. The rookie goaltender is scheduled to start Game 5 of Toronto’s second-round playoff series with the Florida Panthers after putting up a 24-save performance in the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 victory Wednesday night that kept their season alive. Toronto ... Read More »

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Finally back in form, Campbell getting familiar with new teammates at CF Montreal

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

MONTREAL – It’s been a long time coming, but defender George Campbell is starting to settle in with CF Montreal. Acquired in December from Atlanta United, the six-foot-two, 185-pound centre back quickly signed a three-year contract with Montreal, but his anticipated debut was delayed by a pre-season ankle injury. Months later, he’s finally getting some ... Read More »

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Edmonton Oilers defenceman Nurse suspended one game for instigating fight

By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

NEW YORK – The National Hockey League has suspended Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse one game for instigating a fight in the final five minutes of regulation time in Edmonton’s 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. Edmonton head coach Jay Woodcroft was also fined US$10,000. Nurse was assessed a minor penalty for instigating, ... Read More »

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SFU names special adviser as it looks for feedback on its cancelled football team

By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

BURNABY, B.C. – Simon Fraser University says it has appointed a special adviser to help determine the future of its cancelled football program. The university says in a statement that Bob Copeland, senior vice-president of McLaren Global Sports Solutions, has been chosen for the role. It adds that Copeland’s appointment was also reviewed by the ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Oilers defenceman Nurse suspended one game for instigating fight

By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

NEW YORK – Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse has been suspended one game for instigating a fight in the final five minutes of regulation time in Edmonton’s 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. Edmonton coach Jay Woodcroft was also fined US$10,000. Meanwhile, Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo has a hearing today with the NHL’s ... Read More »

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Veteran CFL quarterback Mitchell enjoying change of scenery in Hamilton

By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

HAMILTON, New Zealand – The change of scenery has been invigorating for veteran CFL quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. The 33-year-old Texan participated in his first on-field workout Thursday at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats rookie camp at Ron Joyce Stadium. Mitchell played his first 10 CFL seasons with Calgary before signing a three-year deal with the Ticats, ... Read More »

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Oilers look to keep momentum in back-and-forth series with Golden Knights

By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

EDMONTON – Stopping the momentum swings will be the key for the Edmonton Oilers. Since the Vegas Golden Knights opened their second round Pacific Division final against the Oilers with a 6-4 victory last Wednesday, the series has seen dramatic pendulum shifts in play. The Oilers were dominant in a 5-1 victory in Game 2 ... Read More »

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Demands continue for inquiry as Canada’s sport minister unveils safe sport reforms

By The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

OTTAWA – Canada’s sport minister has announced a slate of reforms to address the safe sport crisis, but former athletes and opposition politicians are reiterating demands for a national inquiry to be held. Pascale St-Onge unveiled measures to make national sports organizations more accountable for the federal funding they receive. A public registry of people ... Read More »

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Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley to undergo hamstring procedure in England

By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023

Toronto FC’s injured list continues to grow in size and severity. “The longest I’ve ever had, by far,” veteran coach Bob Bradley said after training Thursday. Bradley revealed that captain Michael Bradley, his son, was scheduled to leave for England later in the day to undergo a procedure Saturday in London on his hamstring. The ... Read More »

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