National Sports
City of Calgary set to make ‘important announcement’ on future event centre
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
CALGARY – The City of Calgary says it will make an important announcement alongside its partners this afternoon about a future event centre. It says in a news release that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, the Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation and the Calgary Stampede will participate in the event. It comes less than a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps send forward Dajome to D.C. United in exchange for general allocation money
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are acquiring up to US$550,000 in general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for forward Cristian Dájome, the team confirmed Tuesday. Vancouver will receive $350,000 in GAM in 2024 and could pick up an additional $200,000 of conditional GAM in 2025 if certain performance-based metrics are met. The deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado’s Cale Makar suspended for Game 5 vs. Seattle
By Tim Booth, The Associated Press on April 25th, 2023
Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar was suspended one game by the NHL on Tuesday for his hit on Seattle’s Jared McCann in the first period of a Game 4 loss to the Kraken. Makar, last year’s Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP, will be a spectator for Game 5 on Wednesday night with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario government says Greater Toronto Hockey League faces independent investigation
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
Ontario’s minister of tourism, culture and sport, Neil Lumsden says an independent investigation of the Greater Toronto Hockey League is in the works. The announcement, which came at a question period Tuesday in Toronto, comes after Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles called on the provincial government to launch an investigation into the GTHL for allegations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Marino advances to second round of Madrid Open, Bouchard makes main draw
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
MADRID – Canada’s Rebecca Marino defeated China’s Zhu Lin 7-6 (1), 6-4 to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday. Marino fired 11 aces to just two double faults in the win. The Vancouver native also broke on three of her eight opportunities and won 73.1 per cent of first-serve points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada captain Jason deVos named Canada Soccer’s interim general secretary
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
TORONTO – Former Canada captain Jason deVos has been named interim general secretary of Canada Soccer. The Canada Soccer Hall of Famer, who is currently the governing body’s director of development, steps in for Earl Cochrane whose departure as Canada Soccer’s top staffer was announced Thursday. President Nick Bontis resigned in late February, acknowledging change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers to start Skinner in net for Game 5 against Los Angeles Kings
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner will get the start Tuesday night in the Oilers’ Game 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Skinner had been pulled early in Edmonton’s 5-4 overtime win in Game 4 on Sunday that evened the first-round playoff series at 2-2. The 24-year-old gave up three goals on eleven shots in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario government to investigate allegations against Greater Toronto Hockey League
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
Ontario’s minister of tourism, culture and sport, Neil Lumsden says an independent investigation of the Greater Toronto Hockey League is in the works. The announcement, which came at a question period Tuesday in Toronto, comes after Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles called on the provincial government to launch an investigation into the GTHL for allegations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs coach Keefe says rookie Knies has earned spot in lineup for Game 5
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
With forward Michael Bunting returning from his suspension, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday he will use the next couple days to choose his lineup for Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But one thing’s for certain, Matthew Knies will not be coming out of the lineup on Thursday, Keefe said, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP calls on provincial government to investigate allegations against GTHL, teams
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
TORONTO – Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles is calling on the provincial government to launch an investigation into the Greater Toronto Hockey League for allegations of teams being sold for large sums of money. Stiles was alongside fellow MPP Jennie Stevens and former NHL player Akim Aliu at a press conference Tuesday to address a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour Americas to replace Canadian and Latin American men’s pro golf circuits
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2023
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA Tour is merging two of its third-tier circuits. PGA Tour Canada and PGA Tour Latinoamérica will combine to become the PGA Tour Americas in February. The new tour will consist of 16 events held across Latin America, Canada and the United States from February through September. The top ... Read More »
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