National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Larkin scores twice, Detroit Red Wings trounce struggling Canucks 6-1
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 13th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Dylan Larkin scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings extended their win streak with a 6-1 victory over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Robby Fabbri and Gustav Lindstrom each contributed a goal and an assist for the Red Wings (24-20-8), who won a third straight game. Pius Suter and Jonatan Berggren also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators complete comeback by beating Flames 4-3 in OT
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on February 13th, 2023
OTTAWA – Tim Stutzle scored the overtime winner, but Mads Sogaard was the hero for most of the Ottawa Senators. The Senators’ sniper scored the winner at 1:55 of overtime to lead Ottawa to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Calgary Flames Monday night, but Stutzle knew it was only possible thanks to earlier efforts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators complete comeback by beating Flames in OT
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on February 13th, 2023
OTTAWA – Tim Stutzle was the overtime hero Monday night as the Ottawa Senators scored three unanswered goals to stun the Calgary Flames 4-3. The Ottawa Senators waited until the final 2 1/2 minutes of regulation time to show up and force overtime. Brady Tkachuk, Drake Batherson and Alex DeBrincat also scored for the Senators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada advances to round of 16 at CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Championship
By The Canadian Press on February 13th, 2023
GUATEMALA CITY – Canada advanced to the round of 16 at the CONCACAF men’s’ Under-17 Championship with a 2-0 win over Barbados on Monday. Liam MacKenzie scored in the 21st minute and Alessandro Biello converted from the penalty spot seven minutes later at Estadio Pensativo. The Canadians wrap up pool play on Wednesday against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlies tip Moose 4-2 in all-Canadian AHL matchup
By The Canadian Press on February 13th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Marlies scored three second-period goals in under seven minutes and then coasted to a 4-2 win over the Manitoba Moose in Monday’s lone game on the American Hockey League schedule. The Marlies (32-12-2-1), leading the AHL’s North Division by 14 points, got goals from Mikhail Abramov, Nick Abruzzese, Alex Steeves and ... Read More »
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