National Sports
Einarson wins playoff elimination game to stay alive in Tournament of Hearts
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Kerri Einarson’s bid for a four-peat at the Canadian women’s curling championship stayed alive Saturday with a 9-4 playoff win over Nova Scotia’s Christina Black. Einarson needs another victory in Sunday afternoon’s semifinal to reach the championship game at night. Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones and Northern Ontario’s Krista McCarville were to meet in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy dominates Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 291
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2023
DUBLIN – Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy moved a step closer to a title shot by winning a unanimous decision over (The Game) Pedro Carvalho in a dominant showing in the co-main event at Bellator 291 on Saturday. The three judges scored it 30-27 for Kennedy. The 30-year-old from Surrey, B.C., who is now based ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk battles, takes 2-shot lead into final round at Honda
By The Associated Press on February 25th, 2023
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Chris Kirk’s last win on the PGA Tour was nearly eight years ago. He’s put himself in a position to change that at the Honda Classic. Kirk battled his way to a 4-under round of 66 on Saturday, putting him at 13-under 197 for the week and giving him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian teams lose openers at world junior curling championships
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2023
FÃœSSEN, Germany – The Canadian teams were winless after the opening day at the world junior curling championships. Scotland’s Orrin Carson beat Landon Rooney of Whitby, Ont., 7-2 in men’s play Saturday. Ottawa’s Emily Deschenes lost both of her games in the women’s draw. She dropped a 7-4 decision to Norway’s Torild Bjoernstad in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets acquire Niederreiter from Predators for second-round draft pick
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Nino Niederreiter from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Niederreiter, 30, recorded 28 points (18 goals, 10 assists) over 56 games for the Predators this season. He has 396 points (199-197) over 788 career NHL games with Nashville, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays kick off Grapefruit League schedule with 9-7 win over Pirates
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2023
BRADENTON, Fla. – Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi threw two scoreless innings as Toronto kicked off its Grapefruit League schedule with a 9-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon. Kikuchi, who struggled as a starter last season before moving to the bullpen, struck out five of the six batters he faced. The left-hander ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roslovic’s 3rd period goals lift Blue Jackets over Edmonton
By Nicole Kraft, The Associated Press on February 25th, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Jack Roslovic scored twice in the third period on his way to a four-point game, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Saturday despite giving up a four-goal lead. Kirill Marchenko also scored twice, Patrik Laine contributed a goal and two assists, Boone Jenner had a goal and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks acquire Kravtsov from Rangers for Lockwood and a seventh-round pick in 2026
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Vitali Kravtsov from the New York Rangers on Saturday in exchange for forward Will Lockwood and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kravtsov, 23, has six points (3-3) in 28 games this season. “We are excited to add Vitali’s combination of size and skill to our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men put up a fight but fall 12-0 to South Africa in opener at L.A. Sevens
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2023
CARSON, Calif. – Canada put up some stiff resistance before dropping a 12-0 decision to South Africa in pool play Saturday at the Los Angeles Sevens. South Africa has beaten Canada in 30 of the last 31 meetings, with the one defeat coming in 2020 at the Canada Sevens when Canada won 26-19 to finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam scores 29 points, Raptors edge Pistons, 95-91
By Dana Gauruder, The Associated Press on February 25th, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – Pascal Siakam had 29 points and eight rebounds for the Toronto Raptors in their fourth straight win, a 95-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon. Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 points and Scottie Barnes added 12, all in the second half, as the Raptors won for the seventh time in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Victor Montagliani re-elected as CONCACAF president through 2027
By The Canadian Press on February 25th, 2023
GUATEMALA CITY – Canadian Victor Montagliani has been re-elected as president of CONCACAF, which represents North and Central America and the Caribbean. Montagliani, the only candidate, was unanimously given another four-year term, through 2027, at the 38th CONCACAF Ordinary Congress. The Vancouver native also serves as a FIFA vice-president. Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis will ... Read More »
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