National Sports
Offensive lineman Williams signs contract extension to remain with Calgary Stampeders
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!Vancouver Whitecaps ink Uruguayan centre back Mathias Laborda through 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have bolstered their backline, signing Uruguayan centre back Mathias Laborda. The club announced the move Monday as the ‘Caps and teams across Major League Soccer officially open training camps. The Whitecaps say Laborda’s contract runs through 2025 with a club option for the 2026 season, and that he will occupy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ideson to skip Canadian entry at 2023 world wheelchair curling championship
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Mark Ideson will skip the Canadian entry at the 2023 world wheelchair curling championship, while Collinda Joseph and Dennis Thiessen will wear the Maple Leaf at the world wheelchair mixed doubles playdowns. Ideson, who plays lead, will be joined by fourth Jon Thurston, third Ina Forrest, second Gil Dash and fifth Marie Wright ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five Canadians chosen by FIFA to officiate at this summer’s Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2023
Five Canadians have been named as match officials for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Marie-Soleil Beaudoin and Myriam Marcotte are among the 33 referees chosen. Chantal Boudreau is one of the 55 assistant referees and Carol Anne Chenard and Drew Fischer are among the 19 video match officials selected. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2023
Sunday’s Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Toronto 6 Philadelphia 2 Winnipeg 7 Vancouver 4 Chicago 4 Calgary 3 (OT) Boston 7 Anaheim 1 Washington 1 Columbus 0 St. Louis 3 Minnesota 0 Dallas 5 Florida 1 Pittsburgh 4 Arizona 1 — AHL Toronto 4 Laval 2 Calgary 2 Bakersfield 1 Ontario 3 Coachella Valley 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Domi scores in OT to lift Blackhawks over Flames 4-3
By Matt Carlson, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Maxi Domi scored at 1:04 of overtime and had an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 Sunday night for their second straight win. Chicago top prospect Lukas Reichel batted in his first NHL goal and had two assists. Philipp Kurashev and Colin Blackwell also scored for the last-place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woods scores twice to lead Six past Force 3-2 in women’s hockey
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2023
RIMOUSKI, Que. – Emma Woods scored twice, and Emma Greco netted a single as the Toronto Six defeated the Montreal Force 3-2 on Sunday in Premier Hockey Federation action at the Colisee Financiere Sun Life. Alexandra Labelle and Ann-Sophie Bettez scored for the Force in the women’s professional hockey matchup. The Six, led by coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tavares, Marner lead Maple Leafs to 6-2 win over Flyers
By Aaron Bracy, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – John Tavares had a goal and two assists, Mitchell Marner added three assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Sunday night. Auston Matthews, Calle Jarnkrok, Conor Timmins, Zach Aston-Reese and Timothy Liljegren also scored for Toronto, which swept its three-game season series with the Flyers. Marner, selected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Bedard scores 4 goals in Pats win over Hitmen
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2023
REGINA – The Regina Pats welcomed Connor Bedard home from the world junior hockey championship on Sunday, and the MVP for Team Canada responded by scoring four goals and adding two assists as the Pats defeated the Calgary Hitmen 6-2 in Western Hockey League action. Bedard, a key figure in Canada’s gold-medal victory in Halifax ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon Rahm wins a stunner at Kapalua after Morikawa wipeout
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2023
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) – Jon Rahm began the bold new year on the PGA Tour by coming from seven shots behind to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions on Sunday with plenty of help from Collin Morikawa, who had a spectacular wipeout even by Maui standards. Rahm was six shots behind on the 13th hole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Melanson nets hat trick as Phoenix crunch Cataractes 5-2
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2023
SHAWINIGAN, Que. – Jacob Melanson scored three goals as the Sherbrooke PhÅ“nix defeated the Shawinigan Cataractes 5-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday. Marc-Andre Gaudet and Andrew Belchamber also scored for the Phoenix. Lorenzo Canonica and Isaac Menard scored for the Cataractes. Both teams had 28 shots on goal. — HUSKIES 5 ... Read More »
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