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CFL releases 2023 season schedule with new twist
By The Canadian Press on December 13th, 2022
The CFL has released its 2023 season schedule on Tuesday, with a bit of a twist. For the first time since 2008, divisional playoff games are set to be played on Saturdays, with the semifinals taking place on Nov. 4 before the divisional finals go Nov. 11. In addition, the league has reduced the number ... Read More »
1 responseCromwell says it’s clear ‘efforts were made’ to improve Hockey Canada board
By The Canadian Press on December 13th, 2022
OTTAWA – Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell says it’s apparent a “serious effort” was made to improve diversity, gender balance and range of experience on Hockey Canada’s board of directors. Nine candidates – five women and four men – have been named to fill the vacant board seats at the national sport organization. Hockey ... Read More »
1 responseQuebec hockey league aware of sexual assault allegations against two former players
By The Canadian Press on December 13th, 2022
MONTREAL – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it is aware of sexual assault allegations against two former players. The league said today it only recently learned of the alleged 2016 assault involving two former Drummondville Voltigeurs players and another young man. The charges against the two former players were first reported by Radio-Canada. ... Read More »
1 responseAny two athletes can compete together domestically in ice dance, pairs: Skate Canada
By The Canadian Press on December 13th, 2022
OTTAWA – Skate Canada has updated its policies so that ice dance or pairs teams competing domestically can be composed of any two athletes. Canada’s governing body of figure skating announced Tuesday that its definition of “team” for athletes training in the Podium Pathway will be revised to consisting of “two skaters.” The previous definition ... Read More »
1 responseSpanish court acquits soccer star Neymar in fraud trial
By The Associated Press on December 13th, 2022
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – A Spanish court has acquitted soccer star Neymar and his fellow defendants in a fraud and corruption trial related to the Brazilian’s 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona. The plaintiff, Brazilian company DIS, had accused Neymar, his father, and the former presidents of Santos and Barcelona of having intentionally hid the ... Read More »
1 responseSports scoreboard for Monday, Dec. 12, 2022
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Pittsburgh 2 Dallas 1 N.Y. Rangers 4 New Jersey 3 (OT) Montreal 2 Calgary 1 (SO) Ottawa 3 Anaheim 0 St. Louis 1 Nashville 0 (OT) Minnesota 2 Edmonton 1 – NBA Brooklyn 112 Washington 100 Miami 87 Indiana 82 Memphis 128 Atlanta 103 San Antonio 112 Cleveland 111 Dallas 121 Oklahoma ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt
By David Brandt, The Associated Press on December 12th, 2022
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots rallied for a 27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost starting quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter to a potentially serious knee injury. New England ... Read More »
1 responseBoldy has goal, assist to lift Wild to 2-1 win over Oilers
By Mike Cook, The Associated Press on December 12th, 2022
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist, Freddy Gaudreau also scored, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 Monday night. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20 shots for his 10th win of the season for the Wild, who have won eight of 11. It is the 18th time in ... Read More »
1 responseCam Talbot perfect as Ottawa Senators shut out Anaheim Ducks 3-0
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
OTTAWA – Cam Talbot had a 32-save shutout for his first shutout with the Senators in a 3-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, but Ottawa still suffered a pair of significant losses. Tim Stutzle went awkwardly into the boards after being hit by Brett Leason and favoured his right arm as he raced ... Read More »
1 responseSuzuki and Dach star in shootout as Canadiens rally past Flames 2-1
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
MONTREAL – Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach scored in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Josh Anderson tied the game for Montreal (14-12-2) in the third period, forcing overtime. Jake Allen made 34 saves and denied Nazem Kadri’s attempt to seal the win to ... Read More »
1 responseSaskatchewan Roughriders name Kelly Jeffrey offensive coordinator
By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2022
REGINA – Kelly Jeffrey was named the new offensive coordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday. Jeffrey joined the Roughriders as the running backs coach before the 2022 season. Feature back Jamal Morrow rushed for 666 yards, making him the fourth highest rusher in the CFL, despite missing eight games with a broken wrist. Frankie ... Read More »
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