National Sports
Struggling Vancouver Canucks hit by more injuries with Ekman-Larsson, Lazar out
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 18th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Another spate of injuries is plaguing the Vancouver Canucks. Head coach Rick Tocchet said Saturday defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be out for “some weeks” after suffering an ankle sprain in Vancouver’s 6-4 loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Swede has struggled this season, registering two goals and 20 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haya Jumaa switches gears to coaching at Canada Games while pregnant
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 18th, 2023
Haya Jumaa has always wanted to try her hand at coaching, she just needed a break in her busy karate competition schedule to find the time. Her opportunity has finally arrived as she’s coaching Team Ontario’s karatekas at the Canada Winter Games, even though she is nearly eight months pregnant. The 29-year-old Jumaa, from Mississauga, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays starter Berrios working on mechanical adjustments after inconsistent season
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on February 18th, 2023
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Coming off a season where inconsistency was the norm, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios has been working on a number of mechanical changes in recent weeks to get back on track. Berrios was remarkably steady over his first five full-time seasons in the big leagues. He showed flashes of brilliance last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blondin, McDougall and Hiller capture World Cup team sprint silver medal
By The Canadian Press on February 18th, 2023
TOMASZÓW MAZOWIECKI, Poland – Canadians Ivanie Blondin, Brooklyn McDougall and Carolina Hiller captured a silver medal in the team sprint event at a World Cup speedskating competition Saturday. Ivanie, of Ottawa, McDougall, of Calgary, and Hiller, of Prince George, B.C., posted a time of one minute 28.73 seconds to finish behind the U.S. (1:27.92). China ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Cyle Larin scores third goal in four appearances for Spain’s Real Valladolid
By The Canadian Press on February 18th, 2023
SEVILLE, Spain – Canadian international Cyle Larin marked his first start for Real Valladolid with a goal, albeit in a 2-1 loss at Real Betis on Saturday in Spanish league play. It marked the third goal in four appearances for Larin, who had previously come on as a substitute for his new club. The goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian skier St-Germain beats Shiffrin to claim slalom gold
By The Associated Press on February 18th, 2023
MERIBEL, France – Canadian skier Laurence St-Germain beat first-run leader Mikaela Shiffrin to win gold in the women’s slalom at the world championships Saturday. The American finished 0.57 seconds behind St-Germain after the final run to settle for silver. Lena Duerr of Germany was 0.69 behind and won bronze. “I was really not expecting this, ... Read More »
1 responseToronto’s Cynthia Appiah wins bronze medal in final World Cup monobob race
By The Canadian Press on February 18th, 2023
SIGULDA, Latvia – Toronto’s Cynthia Appiah captured a bronze medal Saturday in the final World Cup monobob race of the season. Appiah, 32, finished tied with China’s Qing Ying with a two-run time of one minute 47.10 seconds. American Kaillie Humphries finished first in 1:46.52 while Germany’s Kim Kalicki was second in 1:46.96. “I missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake
By Gerald Imray, The Associated Press on February 18th, 2023
Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey. He was 31. Search teams recovered Atsu’s body in the ruins of a luxury 12-story building where he had been living in the city of Antakya, Hatay province, his manager said Saturday. “Atsu’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian lightweight Anthony Romero impresses in win but misses out on PFL contract
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 18th, 2023
Canadian lightweight Anthony (The Genius) Romero looked impressive in winning a unanimous decision over Australian Antonio (The Spartan) Caruso but fell just short of earning a contract with the Professional Fighters League. Instead, the one 155-pound contract up for grabs on Friday night’s PFL Challenger Series card in Orlando went to Elvin (The Prodigy) Espinoza. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC’s new home kit comes straight from the heart of longtime supporter
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 18th, 2023
TORONTO – While no stranger to Toronto FC home openers, this season’s kickoff at BMO Field will be extra special for Mark Hinkley. Hinkley, a Day 1 TFC season ticket-holder, helped come up with the MLS team’s new home kit. It all started in 2017 when Toronto president Bill Manning was a guest on The ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian skier St-Germain beats Shiffrin to slalom gold
By The Associated Press on February 18th, 2023
MERIBEL, France (AP) – Canadian skier Laurence St-Germain won gold in the women’s slalom at the world championships Saturday and Mikaela Shiffrin took silver. The American skier led after the first run but finished 0.57 seconds behind St-Germain after the final run. Lena Duerr of Germany was 0.69 behind and won bronze. Shiffrin won gold ... Read More »
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