National Sports
Thomson to NL champ Phillies as camp begins: Ease into this
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on February 16th, 2023
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) – Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson had a simple message before the National League champions took the field Thursday for their first spring training workout for pitchers and catchers. “Make sure that we ramp up appropriately and make sure we don’t push it to try to impress anybody,” Thomson said. “Just go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rugby men get players back from injury ahead of Los Angeles Sevens
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
Alex Russell and Lockie Kratz return from injury to bolster Canada’s lineup for the Feb. 25-26 Los Angeles Sevens, the sixth stop on the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Alex Russell and Kratz last played for Canada at the Cape Town Sevens in December. The reinforcements are welcome. The Canadian men currently stand 14th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tim McCarver, big league catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on February 16th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as the one of the country’s most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators, died Thursday. He was 81. McCarver’s death ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William Nylander taking centre stage with Maple Leafs in 2022-23
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
TORONTO – William Nylander had mostly been cast in a Maple Leafs’ supporting role. With fellow stars Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares garnering the majority of the attention as members of Toronto’s so-called “Core Four” of offensive talent, the winger’s name was often mentioned last. And based on year-over-year performance, rightly so. Matthews ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks sign veteran players Michael Domagala and Tobi Antigha
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks signed Canadian kicker Michael Domagala and American linebacker Tobi Antigha on Thursday. Domagala, of St. Catharines, Ont., spent the last two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He averaged 44.8 yards per punt and 66.6 yards on kickoffs while making 12-of-16 field goals last season. Antigha had 18 tackles, one interception ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
HAMILTON, Ohio – Veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence is staying put. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Thursday that they’ve re-signed the 34-year-old American, who became a free agent Tuesday. “Simoni is someone I’ve had the pleasure of knowing since 2013,” said Hamilton head coach/president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer. “He is a terrific individual with a proven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaching Association of Canada opens free online mental health hub for coaches
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
Rhys McAlpine is trying to get his figure skaters adjusted to a post-pandemic world. He’s hopeful that a new project from the Coaching Association of Canada will help him do just that. The coach based in central-eastern Saskatchewan said that several of his students have not returned to their classes since the heaviest days of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions sign veteran American defensive Mike Jones
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed American defensive back Mike Jones on Thursday. The five-foot-10, 189-pound Jones spent last season with the Montreal Alouettes, registering 47 tackles, one interception and a forced fumble in 18 regular-season games. Jones spent the 2019 and 2021 seasons with Winnipeg, earning Grey Cup rings both campaigns. He has appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer amends labour statement at request of women’s players association
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canada Soccer has amended a statement it issued Friday and removed it from Twitter at the request of the Canadian Soccer Players’ Association (CSPA), which represents the players on the Canadian women’s national team “The original statement referenced details of a retroactive pay agreement that both parties had agreed would not be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A capsule look at the 2023 Canadian women’s curling championship field
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the 2023 Canadian women’s curling championship Feb. 17-26 in Kamloops, B.C. Teams listed by seeding in their pools, athletes from skip to lead POOL A Canada Kerri Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, Briane Harris (Gimli Curling Club). Einarson’s Manitoban team can become the first since Colleen ... Read More »
1 responseEinarson chases rare fourth straight title at Canadian women’s curling championship
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
Winning four Canadian women’s curling championships in a row was “bloody hard to do in hindsight,” says Colleen Jones. Nova Scotia’s Jones, Kim Kelly, Nancy Delahunt and Mary-Anne Arsenault comprise the only team to win four consecutive Scotties Tournament of Hearts titles, which they achieved from 2001 to 2004. Kerri Einarson’s foursome can join Jones ... Read More »
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