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Kraken win fifth straight by dumping Canadiens 4-0
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Seattle Kraken continued their perfect start to 2023 with a 4-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Seattle, with five straight wins to start the new year, have also outscored their opposition 26-8 in the process while improving their record to 23-12-4. Montreal (16-22-3) had just snapped a seven-game winless skid ... Read More »
1 responseFormer Argos star Peters signs futures contract with Atlanta Falcons
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Jamal Peters, who led the CFL in interceptions this past season and helped the Toronto Argonauts win the Grey Cup, signed a futures deal Monday with the Atlanta Falcons. The American defensive back was among 18 players signed by the NFL Falcons. The six-foot-two, 220-pound Peters had a CFL-high six interceptions ... Read More »
1 responseKraemer scores twice for Canadian women’s under-18 team in 4-2 win over Sweden
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden – Caitlin Kraemer scored the game-winner and an empty-net goal for Canada in a 4-2 win over Sweden at the women’s world under-18 hockey championship Monday. The forward from Waterloo, Ont., scored a power-play goal at 4:58 of the third after the Swedes were penalized for too many players on the ice. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Personnel questions linger as Vancouver Whitecaps kick off training camp
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The off-season was once again too long for Vancouver Whitecaps defender Julian Gressel. Traded to the ‘Caps from D.C. United in July, the 29-year-old wing back proved to be a standout for his new club last year, putting up two goals and two assists in 13 appearances. But Vancouver narrowly missed the playoffs, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CFL player Michael Bishop named U.S. College Football Hall of Fame
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
IRVING, Texas – Former CFL quarterback Michael Bishop was named for induction into the U.S. College Football Hall of Fame on Monday. Among those also named in the player category was Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow (Florida). Bishop and Tebow were among 10 unanimous First Team All-Americans selected, including USC running back Reggie Bush, Syracuse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Offensive lineman Williams re-signs with Stampeders, Good-Jones released to NFL
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
CALGARY – Canadian offensive lineman Zack Williams signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday. Williams, a 2019 third-round CFL draft pick, was eligible to become a free agent next month. “We’re excited to bring Zack back for two more years and for him to continue his development as a key piece ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraemer scores twice for Canada’s under-18 team in 4-2 win over Sweden
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden – Caitlin Kraemer scored the game-winner and an empty-net goal for Canada in a 4-2 win over Sweden at the women’s world under-18 hockey championship Monday. The forward from Waterloo, Ont., scored a power-play goal at 4:58 of the third after the Swedes were penalized for too many players on the ice. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas City Chiefs latest NFL team to take a look at B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
Add the Kansas City Chiefs to the growing list of NFL clubs to take a look at CFL star quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Chiefs confirmed they hosted the 24-year-old Victoria native for a workout Monday. Kansas City (14-3) cemented the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a 31-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders ... Read More »
1 responseEdmonton Elks sign all-star Loucheiz Purifoy after his release from B.C. Lions
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks have signed all-star defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy after his release last week from the B.C. Lions. The 30-year-old was a CFL all-star in 2022 compiling 55 tackles, three interceptions and a sack in 18 regular season games for the Lions. In six CFL seasons, the five-foot-11, 190-pound back has appeared ... Read More »
1 responseHernan Losada era at CF Montreal officially begins with pre-season training session
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
MONTREAL – Hernan Losada officially started his tenure as manager of CF Montreal on Monday as the Major League Soccer club had its first official training session of the pre-season at Olympic Stadium. “It was excellent. This is a really good group with a lot of motivation and energy,” said Losada. “I’m also happy to ... Read More »
1 responseFormer Canada assistant coach takes over as head coach of the NWSL Portland Thorns
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
The Canadian connection continues at the Portland Thorns. The defending National Women’s Soccer League champions have named assistant coach Mike Norris as the successor to head coach Rhian Wilkinson, a former Canadian international. Norris joined Wilkinson’s staff last January after eight years as a coach with Canada Soccer, where most recently he served as the ... Read More »
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