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Arvidsson scores twice, L.A. Kings trounce Ottawa Senators 5-2
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
OTTAWA – Viktor Arvidsson scored twice and the L.A. Kings took a decisive 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Matt Roy, Mikey Anderson and Kevin Fiala also had goals, and Anze Kopitar registered three assists for the Kings (14-10-4), who kicked off a six-game road trip. Pheonix Copley made 31 saves in his ... Read More »
1 responseThree-time champion Rachel Homan off to winning start at Masters
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Rachel Homan is off to a winning start at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Masters event. Homan’s Ottawa rink opened the event with an 8-7 win over Sweden’s Isabella Wrana on Tuesday afternoon. Homan, a three-time Masters champion, scored three in the sixth end. Wrana responded with a single in the seventh, ... Read More »
1 responseCountdown to Kickoff: Matheson outlines plans for new pro women’s soccer league
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
It didn’t take long for Christine Sinclair to see the impact from the announcement that a new pro women’s soccer league planned to kick off in Canada in 2025. “The number of kids that came up to me and said, ‘Well I’m going to be playing in 10 years,’ I think that’s why we’re doing ... Read More »
1 responsePanthers coach Paul Maurice gets emotional in his return to Winnipeg
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Former Jets head coach Paul Maurice was expecting an emotional return to Winnipeg when he brought his Florida Panthers to town on Tuesday, Maurice knew being introduced before the game at Canada Life Centre would be a stirring moment. “It’s a big part of your life. You invest so much into it, and ... Read More »
1 responseFamily comes first for retired B.C. Lions receiver Bryan Burnham
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
VANCOUVER – Bryan Burnham says he’s been fortunate to play eight years in the CFL, and even more so to spend his entire career with one team. He is just not prepared to sacrifice family for football anymore. Burnham announced Tuesday he was retiring after a stellar career as a receiver with the B.C Lions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on December 6th, 2022
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) – With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker’s replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6-1 and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Goncalo Ramos, a 21-year-old forward who only made his Portugal debut last month, made his first start for his country and demonstrated the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hakimi’s ‘Panenka’ penalty advances Morocco at World Cup
By Andrew Dampf, The Associated Press on December 6th, 2022
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) – The sheer audacity. The simple execution. And then “¦ delirium. Achraf Hakimi converted the decisive spot kick for Morocco with a little dink of a shot known as a “Panenka” in a penalty shootout win over Spain to make his team the first Arab country ever to reach the World ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian skips Gushue and Dunstone lose opening games at Masters
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Canadian skips Brad Gushue and Matt Dunstone dropped their opening games Tuesday at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Masters event. Yannick Schwaller’s Swiss side ran Gushue out of rocks in a 5-3 victory at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. Norway’s Magnus Ramsfjell scored a single in the eighth end for a 5-4 ... Read More »
1 responseMorocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup
By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on December 6th, 2022
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) – Morocco advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Montreal-born Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two. The teams drew ... Read More »
1 responseRonaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on December 6th, 2022
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo was benched for Portugal’s game against Switzerland on Tuesday in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The move came a day after his coach expressed frustration about Ronaldo’s attitude in the last match. Goncalo Ramos was listed in the starting lineup in Ronaldo’s place. Ronaldo showed obvious ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian men’s curling championship makes return to Regina in 2024
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
REGINA – The Canadian men’s curling championship is returning to Regina. Curling Canada announced Tuesday that the 2024 Brier will take place March 1-10 at the Brandt Centre. Saskatchewan’s capital has hosted the Brier five previous times, most recently in 2018. The 2024 Brier will be the first men’s championship with a new title sponsor ... Read More »
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