National Sports
Gausman pitches five shutout innings as Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-0
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
LAKELAND, Fla. – Kevin Gausman struck out six over five innings and Devonte Brown hit a three-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 in spring training baseball action Monday. Gausman, who has yet to allow a run in 13 2/3 innings pitched over four starts this spring, scattered three hits ... Read More »
1 responseRaptors 905 have to win final three games of G League season to make playoffs
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – There are three games left in the regular season for Raptors 905, and every one of them matters. The G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, the 905 have to beat the College Park Skyhawks at Paramount Find Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ont., and then close the season out with two road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFLPA, NLLPA fighting to give their memberships access to workers’ compensation
By Dan Ralph and John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
It’s five years and counting for the CFL Players’ Association and executive director Brian Ramsay. The CFLPA has been fighting to have its members covered by workers’ compensation since 2018. That’s when the Supreme Court of Canada decided against hearing former player Arland Bruce III’s concussion lawsuit against the CFL and former commissioner Mark Cohon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian defender Corbo back with CF Montreal following transfer from Bologna FC
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
MONTREAL – Defender Gabriele Corbo is back with CF Montreal following a transfer from Italian club Bologna FC. Corbo signed a two-season contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Major League Soccer club, with an option year in 2025. The 23-year-old Italian played 14 MLS regular-season games last season, including 13 starts, while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zibanejad, Makar, Swayman named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad, Colorado defenceman Cale Makar and Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman are the NHL three stars of the week. Zibanejad registered multiple points in all four of his games (five goals, four assists) as the Rangers posted a perfect week. He scored twice in the Rangers’ 5-3 win over Washington on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Chris Johnston looking to again make Classic history
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
It’s been steadily upward at the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic for Chris Johnston. The Peterborough, Ont., native has cracked the top-10 of pro bass fishing’s premier event the last two years. After finishing eighth in 2021, Johnston led on the final day last year before taking fifth spot. Both efforts were the best ever for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer officials defend controversial deal with Canadian Soccer Business
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
Canada Soccer defended its controversial deal with Canada Soccer Business under questioning on Parliament Hill by the House of Commons heritage committee. The agreement allows the CSB to oversee marketing and broadcasting rights, with an annual payment to Canada Soccer. The arrangement provided Canada Soccer with a guaranteed income while helping fund the Canadian Premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CONCACAF Nations League to hold final four at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
The CONCACAF Nations League finals will be held at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, CONCACAF announced Monday. The four League A group winners will head to Las Vegas for semifinals on June 15 and a third-place match and final on June 18. The U.S. won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2021. Canada did not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peterman/Gallant, Muyres/Walker among headliners at mixed doubles curling playdowns
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
When Kirk Muyres decided to shift from men’s team curling to mixed doubles, the upcoming Canadian championship was one of the top events circled on his calendar. Muyres and Laura Walker are striving to qualify for the Olympic trials, and a national title would serve as a key building block in their quest to represent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Einarson beats Italy’s Constantini 7-2 at women’s world curling championship
By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2023
SANDVIKEN, Sweden – Canada’s Kerri Einarson defeated Italy’s Stefania Constantini 7-2 in round-robin play at the world women’s curling championship. Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard and Briane Harris improved to 3-1 after six draws of play at the Goransson Arena. Italy faced a triple-raise double-takeout to score in the ninth end but gave up a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks rally in final quarter to tip Raptors 118-111
By Jim Hoehn, The Associated Press on March 19th, 2023
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, Brook Lopez scored 17 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Khris Middleton added 20 points and Bobby Portis had 14 as the Bucks improved ... Read More »
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