National Sports
B.C. Lions donate over $300,000 to amateur football in the province
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions made a donation of $309,435.07 to amateur football in the province Monday. The donation is the result of 50/50 proceeds from last season. The amount is a single-season record for the program. “With two guaranteed draws and a home playoff game, the 2022 B.C. Lions 50/50 draw was a great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angela James among three new Hockey Canada Foundation board of directors members
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
CALGARY – The Hockey Canada Foundation has brought on three new members to its board of directors. Women’s hockey great and Hall of Famer Angela James, Steven Albiani and Brad Morris were appointed, the organization announced Monday. James led Canada to four world championship titles (1990, 1992, 1994, 1997). She was inducted into the Hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyle Larin, Vanessa Gilles named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for March
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
Forward Cyle Larin and defender Vanessa Gilles have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for March. Larin scored three goals in two games for Canada while Gilles helped Olympique Lyonnais advance to the Coupe de France Féminine Finals. Larin scored once against Curaçao and twice against Honduras in CONCACAF Nations League wins, upping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vasilevskiy, Draisaitl, Pastrnak named NHL three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl and Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Vasilevskiy posted a 3-0-0 record with two shutouts and a .990 save percentage after stopping 99 of the 100 shots he faced. The 2021 Conn Smythe trophy winner is tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage Canadian forward Amanda Allen signs with NWSL’s Orlando Pride
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
Amanda Allen has always dreamed of playing soccer professionally. And the teenager isn’t wasting any time making it a reality. The forward from Mississauga, Ont., who turned 18 on Feb. 21, has signed a three-year contract with the Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League. “I really did just want to get going,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s been a busy opening year for Ontario’s fledgling sports-betting industry
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – The first year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario has been a whirlwind for NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz. The province’s fledgling market celebrates its first anniversary Tuesday. Northstar Gaming became a legal operator in May and it’s been full speed ahead ever since. “It’s hard to believe it’s been a year,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens centre Sean Monahan undergoes season-ending groin surgery
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that veteran centre Sean Monahan has undergone season-ending groin surgery. Monahan of Brampton, Ont., has not played since Dec. 5. The 28-year-old pending unrestricted free agent had six goals and 11 assists in 25 games with the Canadiens this season after Montreal acquired him from the Calgary Flames ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL says it is investigating 1990s sexual hazing allegations
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it is already investigating sexual allegations detailed in an article reported by La Presse on Monday. In the article, former player Carl Latulippe described his experience as a rookie who was hazed by veterans with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens during the 1994-95 season. Latulippe recounted incidents of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFC, WWE combine to form $21.4B sports entertainment company
By Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press on April 3rd, 2023
WWE and the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. A new publicly traded company will be formed that houses the UFC and WWE brands, with Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. taking a 51% controlling interest in the new company. Existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFC and WWE combine to create $21.4B entertainment company
By Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press on April 3rd, 2023
WWE and the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. A new publicly traded company will be formed that houses the UFC and WWE brands. Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company once the deal is complete. Existing WWE ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savill returns to Ottawa arena for first event since memorable Brier night in 2016
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – A couple of Czech players took pictures of the TD Place arena upon arrival at the world men’s curling championship over the weekend. Their coach, Craig Savill, was standing nearby. With hands in his pockets, he gazed out at the ice thinking back to a memorable Brier moment from 2016. “I haven’t been ... Read More »
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