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Djokovic, Nadal can only meet in final at Australian Open
By Courtney Walsh, The Associated Press on January 11th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Novak Djokovic was placed on the opposite side of the draw to defending champion and top-seeded Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open on Thursday, meaning they can only meet in the final at Melbourne Park. In his return to Melbourne after last year’s immigration controversy, fourth-seeded Djokovic will open his bid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitch Marner scores late, Matt Murray shines as Leafs down Predators 2-1
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe was annoyed with his power play. Minus injured star Auston Matthews, the NHL’s seventh-ranked unit had flubbed its way through three earlier opportunities and a big chunk of a four-minute man advantage in the dying moments of a tie game. One dynamite sequence flipped the script. Mitch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Remparts earn 4-2 victory over Wildcats
By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
MONCTON, N.B. – Pier-Olivier Roy’s late power-play goal proved to be the difference as the Québec Remparts defeated the Moncton Wildcats 4-2 on Wednesday. Nicolas Savoie, James Malatesta and Daniel Agostino also scored for Québec (31-6-1-1). Quentin Miller made 22 saves. Connor Trenholm and Alex Mercier replied for Moncton (21-15-0-2). Jacob Steinman stopped 36 shots. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Stonehouse, Morrison lead 67’s past Frontenacs 8-1
By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
OTTAWA – Brady Stonehouse scored twice, Logan Morrison had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa 67’s handily defeated the Kingston Frontenacs 8-1 on Wednesday. Luca Pinelli, Cooper Foster, Vinzenz Rohrer, Jack Matier and Matthew Mayich also scored for Ottawa (29-6-1-1), which is on a three-game win streak. Collin MacKenzie stopped 19-of-20 shots. Matthew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner, Murray lead Leafs over Predators
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Mitch Marner scored on a power play with 1:15 left in regulation as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Wednesday night. John Tavares added a goal and an assist for Toronto (26-9-7), which was minus injured star Auston Matthews. William Nylander added two assists. Matt Murray made 32 saves. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Gushue tops Whyte to advance at Canadian Open
By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
CAMROSE, Alta. – Canada’s Brad Gushue picked up a six-end, 5-1 win over Scotland’s Ross Whyte to advance at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Canadian Open on Wednesday. Gushue of St. John’s, N.L., opened the game with a single and after two scoreless ends, he proceeded to add another in the fourth. In the fifth, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraemer scores twice for Canada’s under-18 hockey team in 3-1 win over U.S.
By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden – Caitlin Kraemer scored twice as Canada capped the preliminary round of the women’s world under-18 hockey championship with a 3-1 win over the United States on Wednesday. Emmalee Pais had a goal and an assist for Canada, which finished atop Group A at 3-0. Charlotte Pieckenhagen contributed two assists. Goaltender Hannah Clark ... Read More »
1 responseReigning national champion Einarson dumps Lawes in five ends at Canadian Open
By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
CAMROSE, Alta. – Reigning national champion Kerri Einarson defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Canadian Open. Einarson needed only five ends to complete the victory at the triple-knockout competition. In another all-Canadian Draw 6 matchup at Encana Arena, Abby Ackland scored a single in an extra end for ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s sports integrity commissioner under microscope for low complaint intake
By Donna Spencer and Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
The low intake of complaints by Canada’s new office of the sport integrity commissioner has grabbed the attention of former athletes and a Canadian MP. The office admitted eight of 24 complaints and reports between Sept. 20 and Dec. 31, and deemed the rest not under its jurisdiction or authority. “We need to make sure ... Read More »
1 responseBlue Bombers sign veteran American offensive tackle Hardrick to a one-year extension
By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran American offensive tackle Jermarcus Hardrickto a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The six-foot-five, 319-pound Hardrick was slated to become a free agent next month. Hardrick returns for a seventh season with Winnipeg. He started 17 regular-season games at right tackle last season and was part of a Bombers ... Read More »
1 responseMcEvoy, Lions patiently awaiting Rourke’s decision as QB works out with NFL clubs
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023
Neil McEvoy is of two minds when it comes to the football future of Nathan Rourke. On one hand, he’s pleased to see a CFL player get opportunities to prove himself south of the border. But as the B.C. Lions co-general manager and director, football operations, McEvoy laments the prospect of not only losing a ... Read More »
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