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Harden, Embiid lead 76ers to 117-110 win over Raptors
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on March 31st, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Joel Embiid had 25 points and 12 rebounds, James Harden had 23 points and 11 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 117-110 on Friday night. The Sixers made 30 of 39 shots (77 per cent) in the first half and raced to a 24-point lead that nearly evaporated. Fred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodgers moves into 3-shot lead at Valero Texas Open
By Tim Price, The Associated Press on March 31st, 2023
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Patrick Rodgers took a step toward his first PGA Tour victory – and his first Masters appearance – on Friday, shooting a 5-under 67 to take a three-stroke lead midway through the second round of the weather-delayed Valero Texas Open. Rodgers, who finished his opening-round 66 on Friday morning, birdied four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodgers moves into 3-shot lead over Canadian Conners at Valero Texas Open
By Tim Price, The Associated Press on March 31st, 2023
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Patrick Rodgers took a step toward his first PGA Tour victory – and his first Masters appearance – on Friday, shooting a 5-under 67 to take a three-stroke lead midway through the second round of the weather-delayed Valero Texas Open. Rodgers, who finished his opening-round 66 on Friday morning, birdied four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIntosh breaks world junior, national records in 200-metre butterfly at swim trials
By The Canadian Press on March 31st, 2023
TORONTO – Summer McIntosh broke another of her world junior and national records in winning the women’s 200-metre butterfly on Friday at the Canadian swimming trials. The Toronto native finished with a time of two minutes 4.70 seconds. Her previous record was 2:05.05. McIntosh’s performance only added to what’s already been an eye-opening trials entering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan O’Reilly nearing a return for Maple Leafs with playoffs looming
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 31st, 2023
TORONTO – Ryan O’Reilly had a strong inkling the diagnosis wouldn’t be what he wanted to hear. The Maple Leafs centre had just taken a friendly fire shot off his left hand in the waning moments of the second period in Vancouver on March 4. When he got to the locker room, a member of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men, facing rugby sevens relegation fight, lose opening match in Hong Kong
By The Canadian Press on March 31st, 2023
HONG KONG – The Canadian men lost their opening match at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday, beaten 17-7 by Argentina. Josiah Mora, playing in his 100th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series game, scored the lone try for Canada with Brennig Provost kicking the conversion. The Canadian men, who came into the tournament in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Like Old Times: Harnden brothers reunite on Canadian team at world curling playdowns
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 31st, 2023
OTTAWA – The Harnden brothers – Ryan and E.J. – cut a familiar pose Friday during a team practice session at TD Place on the eve of the world men’s curling championship. Just like they did for a decade as one of the top front ends in the sport, they hovered over the stones together ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian star Federico Bernardeschi continues to trigger Toronto FC this season
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 31st, 2023
TORONTO – Saturday’s visit by Charlotte FC brings back good memories for Toronto FC supporters. Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi made their MLS debut against Charlotte last July – and they did not disappoint. Bernardeschi scored one goal and set up another and Insigne collected a stylish assist in a 4-0 romp over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to entry-level contract
By The Canadian Press on March 31st, 2023
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie prospect Jakub Dobes to a two-year, entry-level contract. The contract begins next season. Dobes also signed an American Hockey League contract to finish the 2022-23 campaign with Montreal’s affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Dobes, a 21-year-old from Ostrava, Czechia, posted a 2.31 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko won’t wear Pride warm-up jersey: coach
By The Canadian Press on March 31st, 2023
VANCOUVER – Coach Rick Tocchet says Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko won’t wear a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver hosts its annual Pride night on Friday. Tocchet says he respects the decision the Russian winger made in consultation with his family. The jerseys, designed by local artist Christin Hryc, feature a rainbow and flowers across the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Culture, higher standard play role in continued success of Canadian women’s swimming
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on March 31st, 2023
The Canadian women’s swimming team has been among the best in the world over the last several years, powered by the likes of Penny Oleksiak, Kylie Masse, Maggie Mac Neil and teen phenom Summer McIntosh. The foursome have won a combined 38 Olympic and world championship medals, and high performance director and national team coach ... Read More »
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