National Sports
Canada’s Gushue rolls to 8-3 win over Czech Republic at world men’s curling playdowns
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada’s Brad Gushue defeated Lukas Klima of the Czech Republic 8-3 on Tuesday afternoon at the world men’s curling championship. Canada stole three points in the fourth end and wrapped up the victory in eight ends. Gushue, vice Mark Nichols, second E.J. Harnden and lead Geoff Walker improved to 4-2 with the win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff atmosphere expected when Winnipeg Jets host Calgary Flames
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Head coach Rick Bowness is predicting an intensity similar to an NHL playoff-series clincher when his Winnipeg Jets host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. “(Wednesday) night is probably going to be like a Game 7 for both teams,” Bowness said after the Jets practised Tuesday. “I think that’s the importance of the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Leylah Fernandez beats Rodina to advance at Charleston Open
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez beat Russia’s Evgeniya Rodina in the round of 64 at the Charleston Open on Tuesday, winning 6-3, 6-2. Fernandez hit three aces and won four breakpoints en route to victory at the Althea Gibson Club Court. Fernandez, ranked 51st in the world, is looking to make it past the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Fraser University ceases its football program
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – Simon Fraser University has ceased its football program, school president Joy Johnson announced Tuesday. Simon Fraser was slated to play this season in the Lone Star Conference. In February, the conference announced it would not be renewing its football affiliation with the Simon Fraser Red Leafs past this season. Simon Fraser posted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Hall of Fame debuts exhibit on history of women’s game
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
TORONTO – The women’s hockey world came together for the unveiling of a new exhibit at the Hockey Hall of Fame celebrating the sport’s history. Legendary players Angela James and Jayna Hefford put the finishing touches on the exhibit on Tuesday morning, placing trophies named after them into a display case at the shrine to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky details medical ordeal of recent months
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky says she has emerged from a medical ordeal that started in mid-December when she found out she had COVID. The 30-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., who has won 89 caps for Canada and captains England’s Tottenham, is now back in training. But in a social media post and video, Zadorsky details how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian basketball player Laeticia Amihere declares for WNBA draft
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
Canada women’s basketball player Laeticia Amihere is declaring for the upcoming WNBA draft. Amihere, who made the announcement via her Twitter account, played her last four seasons with the University of South Carolina and won a national championship in 2022. The 21-year-old forward from Mississauga, Ont., averaged 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray out day-to-day with head injury
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
TORONTO – Matt Murray is back on the sidelines. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Tuesday the oft-injured Toronto goaltender is out day-to-day with a head injury. The 28-year-old was hurt in the first period of Sunday’s 5-2 home defeat to Detroit when Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond lost an edge and accidentally slid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray listed day-to-day with head injury
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
TORONTO – Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray is listed day-to-day with a head injury, Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday. Murray left Sunday’s loss to the Red Wings after appearing to hit his head on the ice when Detroit forward Lucas Raymond slipped and fell into the back of the netminder’s legs, causing Murray to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Hall of Fame debuts exhibit on women’s game
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
TORONTO – The Hockey Hall of Fame has unveiled a new exhibit showcasing the women’s game. Hall of Famers Angela James and Jayna Hefford were on hand to put the finishing touches on the exhibit in downtown Toronto, placing trophies named after them into a display case. The exhibit’s debut was timed to coincide with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!iGO reports robust first year for Ontario’s open sports-betting market
By The Canadian Press on April 4th, 2023
TORONTO – It’s been quite an opening year for Ontario’s fledgling open sports-betting market. iGaming Ontario announced Tuesday – the Ontario market’s first anniversary – the province delivered about $35.6 billion in total wagers and approximately $1.4 billion in total gaming revenue. It added that placed the province among North America’s top five igaming jurisdictions. ... Read More »
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