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Gallant joins three other Canadians on Elite Series
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
It’s about to get real for Canadian Cooper Gallant. Four months ago, the 25-year-old native of Bowmanville, Ont., achieved a childhood dream by qualifying to compete on the Elite Series, pro bass fishing’s top tournament circuit. But Gallant figured he likely wouldn’t fully appreciate the accomplishment until the first event of the 2023 season. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Jeff Gustafson tied as second choice for US$1-million Classic
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
Much is being expected from Canadian Jeff Gustafson at next month’s US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. The angler from Kenora, Ont., is tied with American Brandon Lester as the 4-1 second pick for the prestigious event, which will be held March 24-26 on the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tenn. Brandon Palaniuk of the U.S., the Elite Series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halifax Mooseheads forward L’Heureux suspended 10 games following incident with fans
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Halifax Mooseheads forward Zachary L’Heureux has been suspended for 10 games by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the league’s director of player safety Eric Chouinard announced Wednesday. L’Heureux, 19, had been suspended indefinitely after a video posted on social media showed the player directing his stick towards fans following a Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes GM Maciocia ‘encouraged’ by new signings despite ownership debacle
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
MONTREAL – As the Montreal Alouettes flew into a cloud of uncertainty over the team’s ownership situation, the frustration started to take its toll on general manager Danny Maciocia. In the weeks leading to Canadian Football League free agency, Maciocia said that he received an email stating that he could no longer spend any money. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Priestman responds to English report that she is pondering her future with Canada
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canada coach Bev Priestman, caught in the middle of a bitter labour dispute between Canada Soccer and its players, found herself talking about her future with the program Wednesday. The Guardian newspaper reported that Priestman was considering her options after this summer’s World Cup and is pondering a move to club football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran linemen Davis, Figueroa return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
HAMILTON – Veteran American linemen Ja’Gared Davis and Joel Figueroa are back with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton announced the signing of Davis and Figueroa on Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency. Davis spent the 2019 and 2021 seasons with the Ticats before joining the archrival Toronto Argonauts in 2022. The 32-year-old appeared in ... Read More »
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By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
Darnell Sankey is heading to the XFL. A CFL source said Wednesday that the veteran middle linebacker has signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Renegades have yet to announce the move. The six-foot-one, 245-pound Sankey became a CFL free agent Tuesday. Sankey, 28, ... Read More »
1 responseMontreal Alouettes sign veteran receiver Greg Ellingson
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran American receiver Greg Ellingson to a one-year contract Wednesday. The CFL also signed American defensive back Jumal Rolle and re-signed American running back Walter Fletcher. The six-foot-three, 197-pound Ellingson had 38 catches for 598 yards and three touchdowns in eight regular-season games last year with the Winnipeg Blue ... Read More »
1 response‘Amazing’: Dominant Boston Bruins on record-tying pace
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
Sidney Crosby has been on lots of good teams. He’s played against plenty of them, too. The current iteration of the Boston Bruins – the 2022-23 edition that’s separated itself from the pack in an NHL where parity reigns – is right up there. “Amazing,” said Crosby, a three-time Stanley Cup winner as captain of ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa Redblacks re-sign veteran Canadian OL Hunter Steward
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed Canadian offensive lineman Hunter Steward to a one-year contract Wednesday. Steward, 31, spent last season with Ottawa after starting his CFL career with the B.C. Lions in 2014. The Calgary native appeared in 18 regular-season games last year with the Redblacks. B.C. selected the six-foot-six, 315-pound Steward in the ... Read More »
1 responseCanada captain Lucas Rumball to lead Toronto Arrows this season in Major League Rugby
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada captain Lucas Rumball will lead the Toronto Arrows this season with Sam Malcolm and Mike Sheppard as vice-captains for the Major League Rugby team. Rumball is starting his fifth season with the Arrows, having featured in 39 matches (37) for the club since its inaugural season in 2019. The 27-year-old from Toronto ... Read More »
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