National Sports
‘Doesn’t really matter where we’re seeded:’ Ravens eye four-peat at U Sports Final 8
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
Entering the U Sports men’s Final 8 championship coming off a loss, again, is not a matter of concern for the Carleton Ravens. Winners of the last three national titles, the Ravens come in as the third seed after falling 79-57 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees in the Ontario University Athletics title game. Carleton went into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s soccer team takes fight for pay equity to Parliament
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
Members of the Canadian women’s soccer team take their fight for pay equity to Parliament today. Captain Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Sophie Schmidt and Quinn, who goes by one name, are scheduled to appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage this afternoon. The four serve as the women’s team player representatives. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Blazers blow past Silvertips 7-1 to extend win streak to four games
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
EVERETT, Wash. – Olen Zellweger and Jakub Demek each had a goal and two assists in leading the Kamloops Blazers to a 7-1 blowout victory over the Everett Silvertips on Wednesday. Jakub Demek, Harrison Brunicke, Fraser Minten, Connor Levis, Matthew Seminoff and Ashton Ferster also scored for Kamloops (42-11-4-2), which won its fourth straight. Matthew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, March 8, 2023
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Minnesota 4 Winnipeg 2 Vancouver 3 Anaheim 2 (OT) Detroit 4 Chicago 3 — AHL Belleville 5 Laval 1 Toronto 3 WB/Scranton 1 Calgary 2 Colorado 1 Abbotsford 3 Manitoba 2 (OT) Bridgeport 3 Charlotte 2 Springfield 4 Hartford 0 Bakersfield 6 Texas 5 Coachella Valley 6 Henderson 3 San Jose 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miller’s OT winner lifts Canucks past Ducks 3-2 for third straight victory
By Gerald Narciso, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
VANCOUVER – J.T. Miller capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 20 seconds into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night. Andrei Kuzmenko also scored for the Canucks (27-32-5), while Elias Pettersson added two helpers. The victory extended Vancouver’s winning streak to three games. Troy Terry and Brock ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers pull away in second half to beat Raptors 108-100
By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points, Paul George had 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers broke away in the second half to beat the Toronto Raptors 108-100 on Wednesday night. Leonard also had season-high 12 rebounds against the team he helped lead to the NBA title in 2019. Pascal Siakam and Scottie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps trounce Real CD Espana 5-0 in CONCACAF Champions League play
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps kicked off their CONCACAF Champions League campaign with a decisive 5-0 victory over Honduran side Real CD Espana on Wednesday. Tristan Blackmon, Ryan Raposo, Pedro Vite and Brian White all scored for Vancouver, who enter the tournament between the top clubs in North America, Central America and the Caribbean as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Battalion top Attack 4-1 to extend win streak to four games
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Anthony Romani scored two goals and the North Bay Battalion extended their winning streak to four games, defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-1 on Wednesday. Kyle McDonald and Liam Arnsby contributed the others for North Bay (41-17-2-1), which got a 36-save performance from Dom DiVincentiis. Antonio Tersigni ended DiVincentiis’s shutout bid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Savoie scores winner as Remparts narrowly edge Huskies 2-1
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
QUEBEC – Nicolas Savoie scored the game-winning goal 3:56 into the third period as the Quebec Remparts edged the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2-1 on Wednesday. Zachary Bolduc added the other for Québec (46-12-1-2). William Rousseau made 17 saves. Tristan Allard was the lone scorer for Rouyn-Noranda (35-20-4-3), which got 28 stops from Thomas Couture. The league-leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba’s Dunstone tops Alberta’s Koe to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Brier
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – The favourites are in great shape at the Canadian men’s curling championship. The real battles were building around the playoff cutlines as the last few round-robin draws approached. Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone (7-0) moved into sole possession of first place in Pool A at the Tim Hortons Brier with a 9-5 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tanya Henderson making an impact as member of B.C. Lions’ coaching staff
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
Tanya Henderson is a reluctant pioneer. The 31-year-old is entering her second season as a defensive assistant with the B.C. Lions. Henderson made CFL history last year when she became the league’s first full-time female coach. “Most days, no, I don’t (feel like a pioneer) I just do my own thing,” Henderson said during a ... Read More »
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