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Kuzma scores 30, Wizards beat Raptors to edge closer in East
By Ben Nuckols, The Associated Press on March 2nd, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – Kyle Kuzma scored the game’s first 10 points and finished with 30, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 119-108 on Thursday night in the opener of a two-game set between Eastern Conference playoff contenders. Daniel Gafford scored 18 points and Delon Wright had a season-high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s McIntosh sets new record in 200-metre butterfly win at Pro Swim Series
By The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Canada’s Summer McIntosh had another record-breaking performance Thursday. McIntosh, 16, broke her national senior and world junior record in the women’s 200-metre butterfly at the 2023 Pro Swim Series competition. The Toronto native and reigning world champion clocked in at two minutes, 5.05 seconds, surpassing her previous mark of 2:05.20 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon Rahm has big finish for 65 and the lead at Bay Hill
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on March 2nd, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Jon Rahm started his round strong and ended it even better Thursday, closing eagle-birdie-birdie for a 7-under 65 and a two-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Not even the brute test of Bay Hill was a match for golf’s hottest player. “Amazing round of golf,” he said. “I wish all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men’s and women’s teams relegated at junior curling world championships
By The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
FÃœSSEN, Germany – Canada is not guaranteed to have a team at next year’s world junior curling championships after the men’s and women’s teams were officially relegated to the junior-B championship on the final day of round-robin competition. Canada’s men’s team, skipped by Landan Rooney, fell 8-2 to host Germany in Thursday’s morning draw before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer strikes interim compensation deal with women’s team
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
Canada Soccer has struck an agreement in principle with the Canadian women’s team on compensation for 2022. While the deal is a step forward in the ongoing labour talks with both the men’s and women’s teams, the process has yet to reach the finish line. Canada Soccer still has to conclude its deal with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada claims double gold on world speedskating championship opening day
By The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands – Canada opened the world speedskating championship with a pair of gold medals. The men and women won the team sprints to kick off the four-day championship in Heerenveen, the Netherlands. Montreal’s Chris Fiola, Laurent Dubreuil of Levis, Que., and Antoine Gelinas-Beaulieu took the men’s event ahead of the host Dutch in second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guelph Gryphons teammates prepared to battle at CFL combine
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
They’ve been longtime teammates at the University of Guelph, but receiver Clark Barnes and defensive back Siriman Bagayogo will be all business at the CFL combine. Both players will attend the combine, which goes March 22-26 in Edmonton. They’ll not only meet with CFL coaches, GMs and scouts but also participate in individual tests including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers acquire veteran forward Nick Bjugstad from Coyotes
By The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Nick Bjugstad and defenceman Cam Dineen from the Arizona Coyotes for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL draft and blue-liner Michael Kesselring on Thursday. The move less than 24 hours before the league’s 3 p.m. Friday trade deadline will see the Coyotes retain 50 per cent of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alejandro Kirk welcomed to Blue Jays spring training after birth of first child
By The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
DUNEDIN, Fla. – The familiar horns of “El Mechon” by Banda MS blared in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league facility on Thursday to welcome back catcher Alejandro Kirk. Kirk was trumpeted in to the clubhouse after missing the start of spring training to be with his wife Sophia for the birth of their first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian players want talks with Canada Soccer before next president chosen
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
Canada’s men’s and women’s soccer teams have called on Canada Soccer to consult with the players “on the best path forward” before the next permanent president is chosen. Former Olympian Charmaine Crooks has taken over as acting president in the wake of Nick Bontis’ resignation. An election will be held in May to determine who ... Read More »
1 responseWho’s left? NHL trade deadline day shaping up to be a dud after flurry of action
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
Bo Horvat was the first to go at the end of January. Vladimir Tarasenko moved on next. Ryan O’Reilly wasn’t far behind. NHL trade boards had already shed three big names two weeks before the league’s deadline. Then the floodgates opened over the weekend. The deluge hasn’t stopped. General managers have been working at breakneck ... Read More »
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