National Sports
Czechia beats Finland 2-1, advances to semifinals at world hockey championship
By The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Katerina Mrazova had two points, including the game-winning goal, as Czechia defeated Finland 2-1 on Thursday morning to advance to the women’s world hockey championship semifinals. Czech goaltender Blanka Skodova turned away 41 of 42 shots in the first quarterfinal of the day at the CAA Centre. Finnish netminder Anni Keisala made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg looks forward to return to BMO Field
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
Toronto FC will get another look at Quentin Westberg on Saturday, this time in Atlanta United colours. The former TFC goalkeeper, deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto when his contract ran out at the end of last year, returns to BMO Field. And the 36-year-old looks likely to be in the Atlanta goal with veteran ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Maple Leafs sign goalie Samuel Richard to amateur tryout for Thursday’s game
By The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
NEW YORK – The Toronto Maple Leafs signed goaltender Samuel Richard to an amateur tryout Thursday. Richard, who played with the U Sports champion University of New Brunswick Reds this season, will serve as backup to starting goaltender Joseph Woll on Thursday against the New York Rangers. Usual starter Ilya Samsonov has been ruled out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I love it here’ — Raptors head coach Nick Nurse on departure speculation
By The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
TORONTO – Nick Nurse says he’s not planning on going anywhere. Nurse addressed speculation that this would be his last season as head coach of the Toronto Raptors. He spoke the day after Toronto was bounced from the NBA’s post-season with a 109-105 loss to the Chicago Bulls in a play-in game. Media reports had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Blackhawks say they will not re-sign captain Jonathan Toews
By The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
CHICAGO – Longtime Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will not be returning to Chicago next season, the team announced on Thursday. In a statement posted to Twitter, Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson said he has informed Toews that the team will not re-sign the 34-year-old pending free agent in the off-season and Thursday’s home game against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern drops Mané for ‘misconduct’ after Man City game
By The Associated Press on April 13th, 2023
MUNICH (AP) – Bayern Munich has dropped Sadio Mané from its squad for the team’s next game and will fine the Senegal forward following reports in German media that he struck teammate Leroy Sané after Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Manchester City. “Sadio Mané, 31, will not be included in the FC Bayern squad for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2023
The women’s professional tennis tour will bring its events back to China later this year, announcing on Thursday the end of a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai after she accused a high-ranking government official there of sexual assault. WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders beat Canadiens 4-2 to wrap up playoff spot
By The Associated Press on April 12th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Brock Nelson scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Wednesday night to wrap up a playoff spot. The Islanders are awaiting the outcome of the Florida Panthers-Carolina Hurricanes game on Thursday to determine their first-round opponent. Hudson Fasching and Anders Lee also scored for New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scoreboard for Wednesday, April 12, 2023
By The Canadian Press on April 12th, 2023
Wednesday’s scoreboard NBA Play-in Tournament Chicago 109 Toronto 105 Oklahoma City 123 New Orleans 118 — NHL N.Y. Islanders 4 Montreal 2 Dallas 5 St. Louis 2 Calgary 3 San Jose 1 — AHL Bridgeport 6 Lehigh Valley 4 Syracuse 6 Utica 4 Laval 6 Toronto 3 Texas 3 Manitoba 2 Milwaukee 3 Iowa 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zadorov hat trick lifts Calgary Flames to season-ending win over San Jose Sharks
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on April 12th, 2023
CALGARY – Led by Nikita Zadorov’s first career hat trick, the Calgary Flames concluded a disappointing regular season on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Calgary (38-27-17) finishes fifth in the Pacific with 93 points, a year after winning the division with 111 points. The Flames have missed the playoffs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zach LaVine powers Bulls past Raptors 109-105 in play-in game to end Toronto’s season
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 12th, 2023
TORONTO – Zach LaVine took over in the second half as the Chicago Bulls rallied past the Toronto Raptors 109-105 on Wednesday to win their single elimination play-in game. LaVine scored 30 of his 39 points in the second half for Chicago, which trailed by as many as 18 points in the game. Former Toronto ... Read More »
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