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Jesperi Kotkaniemi scores twice, Hurricanes beat Jets 5-3
By Bob Sutton, The Associated Press on March 14th, 2023
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Jesperi Kotkaniemi had two goals and an assist, Jack Drury scored his first goal of the season and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night. Jaccob Slavin and Brady Skjei, also scored for the Hurricanes, who’ve endured sudden offensive woes and the loss of a star player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hutchison tagged for six runs on three homers as New York Yankees down Blue Jays
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – Drew Hutchison was tagged for six runs in the first inning Tuesday as the New York Yankees rolled to a 10-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in spring training baseball action. Hutchison gave up a solo home run to DJ LeMahieu, a three-run homer to Josh Donaldson and a two-run shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats Colombia 5-0 at World Baseball Classic, Freeman leaves game with injury
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
PHOENIX – Otto Lopez hit a three-run homer, Noah Skirrow threw five quality innings and Canada shut out Colombia 5-0 Tuesday at the World Baseball Classic. Canada led 1-0 going into the eighth inning, but Owen Caissie had a two-out, RBI single to push the lead to 2-0. Lopez’s three-run shot in the ninth gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter reaches Champions League QF after 0-0 draw at Porto
By The Associated Press on March 14th, 2023
PORTO, Portugal (AP) – Heroic defending and the woodwork helped Inter Milan reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in more than a decade. Inter managed a 0-0 draw at Porto on Tuesday to progress 1-0 on aggregate and join city rival AC Milan in the final eight. Napoli could become the third ... Read More »
1 responseVancouver Whitecaps control destiny heading into Honduras
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Despite tough travel and punishing weather, the Vancouver Whitecaps know they have the upper hand as they prepare for CONCACAF Champions League play this week. The team also knows it has to treat the edge in competition with respect. “Honestly, we know we have an advantage. But in football, there’s a lot of ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC pick up Whitecaps defender Gutierrez off waivers
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
A former Vancouver Whitecaps defender has found a new home with Toronto FC. The ‘Caps announced Tuesday they had placed Cristian Gutierrez on waivers and he was picked up by Toronto. Gutierrez, 26, spent three seasons with Vancouver, playing wingback in 42 Major League Soccer games and registering six assists. Born in Greenfield Park, Que., ... Read More »
1 responseVeteran third Ryan Fry says he’s stepping back from competitive curling
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Decorated Canadian curler Ryan Fry has indicated on his social media accounts he’s stepping back from competitive curling. The 44-year-old from Winnipeg played third for the Brad Jacobs team that won an Olympic gold medal in 2014, a Canadian championship in 2013 and a world championship silver that same year. “An athlete never ... Read More »
1 responseRecruit Ready prepares young football players for U.S. high school, college ranks
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
What began as a way to remain involved in football and develop young players has blossomed into something unique for Brad Black and Blair Atkinson. Back in 2012, the former Manitoba Bisons players began Recruit Ready, a Winnipeg-based football speed and skill training program. Since then, graduates have not only gone on to play high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grandson of race co-founder wins the Iditarod sled dog race
By Mark Thiessen, The Associated Press on March 14th, 2023
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Ryan Redington on Tuesday won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, bringing his six dogs off the Bering Sea ice to the finish line on Nome’s main street. Redington, 40, is the grandson of Joe Redington Sr., known as the “Father of the Iditarod.” He helped co-found the arduous race across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer acumen proves beneficial for two sports-betting customers
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Two Proline retail customers parlayed their soccer knowledge into impressive payouts last week According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., one customer turned a $10 bet into a $12,288 windfall on an eight-pick soccer parlay. The other won $3,625 on a $10 wager by correctly predicting the outcome in six soccer contests, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Part of 2000 Gold Cup champions, Richard Hastings enters Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
Richard Hastings thought he was getting on a Canada Soccer call with former teammates Paul Stalteri and Julian de Guzman to reminisce about the 2007 Gold Cup. Instead Hastings, who made the Gold Cup Best XI that year, found himself on the line with Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson, coach John Herdman and former Canadian internationals ... Read More »
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