National Sports
B.C. Lions sign free agent offensive lineman Michael Couture
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions have added a local offensive lineman to their roster, inking free agent Michael Couture to a two-year deal. The team announced the news Tuesday as the CFL’s free agency period officially opened. Couture, 29, was drafted 10th overall by Winnipeg in 2016 and spent six seasons playing for the ... Read More »
1 responseGrey Cup-champion Argos sign veteran defensive back Adarius Pickett
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
TORONTO – The Grey-Cup champion Toronto Argonauts signed American defensive back Adarius Pickett on Tuesday. The move came shortly after the free-agent period opened Tuesday. Pickett, 26, appeared in 16 regular-season games with Montreal last year. He was voted the Alouettes’ top defensive player after registering 73 tackles, seven special-teams tackles, four sacks, one interception, ... Read More »
1 responseCanada to boycott men’s and women’s world boxing championships
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada will not compete in this year’s men’s and women’s world boxing championship because of the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes and also in protest of how the world governing body of the sport operates. Canada has joined United States, Britain, Ireland and Czechia among countries boycotting the women’s championship March 15-26, ... Read More »
1 responseVeteran receiver Lawler rejoins Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL free agency
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Kenny Lawler is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers signed the veteran American receiver to a two-year contract Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. The six-foot-three, 197-pound Lawler returns to Winnipeg after spending last season with the Edmonton Elks. He had 58 catches for 894 yards and five touchdowns ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa Redblacks sign free-agent defensive back Brooks
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed American defensive back Cariel Brooks to one-year contract Tuesday. Brooks, 31, spent five seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He had 35 tackles and six pass knockdowns in 12 games last year. He has appeared in 70 career CFL games, registering 207 total tackles, two sacks, 12 interceptions, and four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer Business says it has been misunderstood, offers to help national teams
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
Canada Soccer Business, the little-known entity that represents Canada Soccer’s corporate partnerships and broadcast rights among other assets, is tired of getting slagged. And it says it wants to help the Canadian men’s and women’s teams, who have lambasted both Canada Soccer and its deal with the CSB during increasingly testy labour negotiations. “The CSB ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxing Canada to boycott women’s championships over Russian, Belarusian involvement
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Boxing Canada announced Tuesday it is joining a boycott of the upcoming women’s world championships due to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. President Ryan O’Shea said in a statement that Boxing Canada has “significant concerns” around the sport’s future due to what he calls “continued corruption within the International Boxing Association.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argos GM Pinball Clemons won’t be running to replace Tory as Toronto mayor
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
TORONTO – The timing still isn’t right for Michael (Pinball) Clemons to dive into politics. With John Tory soon to make his exit from his post as Toronto’s mayor, the Toronto Argonauts general manager and Canadian Football Hall of Famer isn’t interested in running to replace Tory. “Not at the moment, no,” Clemons told The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL takes over ownership of Montreal Alouettes franchise
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League has taken over operating the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL made the announcement Tuesday, adding former Alouettes president Mario Cecchini has been appointed interim president In a statement, the CFL said Cecchini will lead the franchise’s day-to-day operations under supervision from the league office. General manager Danny Maciocia will continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Arrows to feature non-profit rugby foundation on the front of their jersey
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Arrows have donated the front of their jersey to a non-profit group this season. The Major League Rugby team will have TIRF – the Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation – rather than a marquee sponsor across their chests this season. In previous years, the club jersey sponsor has been Honda and Coolbet. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday Feb. 13, 2023
By The Canadian Press on February 13th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 4 Calgary 3 (OT) Detroit 6 Vancouver 1 Los Angeles 5 Buffalo 2 Arizona 4 Nashville 2 Florida 2 Minnesota 1 (SO) — AHL Toronto 4 Manitoba 2 — NBA Golden State 135 Washington 126 Charlotte 144 Atlanta 138 Portland 127 L.A. Lakers 115 Philadelphia 123 Houston 104 Cleveland 117 San ... Read More »
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