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Jays third baseman Chapman returns to lineup after missing a game with viral illness
By The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman returned to the lineup Friday night after sitting out a game due to a viral illness. He was a late scratch for Thursday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers, but was set to bat fifth in the opener of a three-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury-riddled Canadiens looking ahead to better future following difficult season
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
BROSSARD, Que. – The Montreal Canadiens had many bumps in the road during the 2022-23 season but nothing marked their campaign more than injuries. Cole Caufield (shoulder), Christian Dvorak (knee), Sean Monahan (groin) and Arber Xhekaj all had to undergo season-ending surgeries. Josh Anderson (ankle), Kaiden Guhle (ankle), Kirby Dach (concussion) and Juraj Slafkovsky (lower ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Arrows forced to play roster Whac-A-Mole as injuries keep popping up
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Filling out the lineup sheet has been like a game of Whac-A-Mole this season for the Toronto Arrows as injuries keep popping up. Solve one problem and another quickly replaces it. The Arrows were down 13 injured players, three of whom are gone for the season, for last Saturday’s 29-27 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames head into the off-season lamenting lack of finish
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
CALGARY – Almost, but not quite, was the theme of the Calgary Flames’ season. On the losing side of 30 one-goal games, including an NHL-leading 17 in overtime or a shootout, the Flames ended up two points out of a playoff spot. “If you look at the overtime and shootout losses first “¦ if we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada confident, ready for challenge ahead in semifinals of women’s hockey worlds
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
Despite some close calls, Canada’s confidence hasn’t wavered in its quest for a third straight world title. The hosts are entering the semifinals of the women’s world hockey championship coming off two tightly-contested wins. Canada earned a 4-3 shootout win over the U.S. in the final preliminary game on Monday, then a 3-2 overtime victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men do well at draw for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
Canada has been drawn in Group D with Cuba, Guatemala and a qualifier for this summer’s Gold Cup. It should be a safe landing spot for the 47th-ranked Canadian men given Guatemala is ranked No. 116 and Cuba is No. 165. The 17th edition of the Gold Cup is scheduled for June 24 through July ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United defender Lisandro Martinez out for season
By The Associated Press on April 14th, 2023
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot, the Premier League club said Friday. Fellow center back Raphael Varane is also set to be out for “a few weeks,” United added, leaving the team without two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian star Lorenzo Insigne could make limited return for Toronto FC against Atlanta
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Star winger Lorenzo Insigne could see a few minutes of action Saturday for the first time since exiting Toronto FC’s season opener Feb. 25 with a groin injury. The 31-year-old Italian, the highest-paid player in MLS, has missed the last six games. “He’ll be in the squad,” Toronto coach Bob Bradley said after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators disappointed to miss playoffs, but believe in team’s future
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators are missing the playoffs for a sixth straight year, but unlike years past there’s a belief this will be the last time for the foreseeable future. There’s good reason for that optimism. The Senators posted their best record since the 2016-17 season, going 39-35-8 after losing the final game of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal turn to trade market ahead of crucial homestand
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
MONTREAL – With CF Montreal off to their worst start ever in Major League Soccer, something needed to change ahead of a three-game homestand beginning Saturday against D.C. United. Still rebuilding from an off-season that saw it sell or trade several key players, Montreal has lost five games (all on the road) out of six,fallen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After a drubbing in L.A, the Whitecaps look to return to their winning ways in Austin
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The last time the Vancouver Whitecaps won on the road in Major League Soccer play was June 2022. Since that long-ago victory – a 2-0 decision over Dallas FC at Toyota Stadium – the “˜Caps have failed to secure a win as a visiting team. Vancouver enters Saturday’s match against Austin FC following ... Read More »
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