National Sports
Canadiens GM won’t overreact to hot stretch: ‘We haven’t accomplished anything yet’
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
BROSSARD, Que. – Kent Hughes is staying grounded amid the Montreal Canadiens’ hot streak. The general manager is cautious not to overreact after watching his team climb from the NHL’s basement into the playoff picture at the season’s halfway mark. “We’re happy that we’re playing much better than at the start of the season,” Hughes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida. The NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) – Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen – twice. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami – home of baseball’s Marlins – on Jan. 2, 2026, in the Winter Classic, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL postpones LA Kings’ home game against Calgary due to wildfires, while NFL monitors the situation
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings’ home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area. The Kings and Flames were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings’ downtown arena. The NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former York United forward Brian Wright joins Forge FC on multi-year contract
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
HAMILTON – Brian Wright, voted the Canadian Premier League’s Players’ Player of the Year last season with York United FC, has signed with Forge FC. The move helps fill a hole at forward for the Hamilton club. Dealing with injuries up front early last season, Forge coach Bobby Smyrniotis moved wingback Kwasi Poku to striker. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge FC signs Canadian striker Brian Wright to multi-year contract
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
HAMILTON – Forge FC has signed Canadian striker Brian Wright to a multi-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Wednesday. The 29-year-old Toronto native, the reigning CPL Players’ player of the year, spent the last two seasons with York United FC. Wright had nine goals and six assists last season. He made his CPL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last season. The 30-year-old American also had three forced fumbles and 30 tackles over 18 games. Wakefield, who was named to the East Division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
It’s a big year for the Canadian women’s rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one. The Canadian women climbed to second in the world rankings behind England in May after recording their first-ever victory over reigning World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks centre Elias Pettersson a game-time decision vs. Capitals
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
WASHINGTON – The Vancouver Canucks may have star centre Elias Pettersson back in their lineup when they visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says the 26-year-old Swede is a game-time decision, depending on whether he feels comfortable. Pettersson has not played since Dec. 23 when he left Vancouver’s 4-3 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL’s Atlanta Falcons
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
The Toronto Argonauts have a hole to fill in their receiving corps. Makai Polk, who cracked the 1,000-yard plateau with Toronto last season as a CFL rookie, has signed a contract with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. The six-foot-three, 197-pound Polk registered 61 catches for 1,024 yards and five TDs in 17 regular-season games with Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete’s death
By The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) – The governing body for track and field in Britain and a sports official have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete who was hit on the head by a metal pole during training in 2017. The 36-year-old thrower Abdullah Hayayei, who represented the United Arab Emirates, was injured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals prospects Leonard, Hutson impress on big stage: ‘Those two guys stepped up’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
Ryan Leonard darted over the blue line and dropped the puck to Cole Hutson. The defenceman moved into the slot, froze an opponent, changed his angle and fired a shot in off the post. The United States was back level with Finland 3-3 in the gold-medal game at the world junior hockey championship – on ... Read More »
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