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Ongoing labour dispute boils over as Canadian soccer teams slam Canada Soccer
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
The ongoing labour dispute between Canada Soccer and its men’s and women’s teams boiled over Friday with threats of job action from the women and a call for Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge to step in from the men. “Enough is enough,” women’s captain Christine Sinclair said in a social media post. The two teams laid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women slam Canada Soccer, citing ‘significant cuts’ to the program
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
The Canadian women’s soccer team has slammed Canada Soccer, saying it is “outraged and deeply concerned with the news of significant cuts” to national team programs in 2023 as it prepares for the World Cup. “With the biggest tournament in women’s football history less than six months away, our preparation for the World Cup and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah McLachlan, chef Matty Matheson among Canadians making cameos in Super Bowl ads
By Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
Canadian celebs Sarah McLachlan and Matty Matheson are among the stars appearing in Super Bowl TV ads set to air for U.S. viewers this weekend. Previews of some of the slick publicity stunts are already available online to drum up buzz, allowing Canadians a glimpse at commercials otherwise blocked by federal broadcasting rules. Among them ... Read More »
1 responseBo Bichette’s new deal with Toronto Blue Jays includes big MVP bonus, says GM Atkins
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
In locking up Bo Bichette to a three-year, $33.6-million contract, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins included escalators that could see the shortstop’s new deal rocket to more than $40 million if he rises to MVP status. The Blue Jays and Bichette avoided salary arbitration earlier this week by agreeing to a package that ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian striker Lucas Cavallini back in Mexico, this time with Tijuana
By The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
TIJUANA, Mexico – Former Vancouver Whitecap striker Lucas Cavallini is back in Mexico, this time with Tijuana. The 30-year-old Canadian international played for Puebla in Liga MX before joining Vancouver as a designated player. He was the Whitecaps’ second-highest-paid player last year at US$1,462,500. But the MLS club opted not to pick up his option ... Read More »
1 responseBlackhawks F Patrick Kane unsure about possible trade
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on February 10th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – While Patrick Kane is deciding if he is OK with leaving the Chicago Blackhawks – his only NHL home – the veteran forward is keeping track of the rest of the league. So, yeah, he definitely noticed the New York Rangers trading for fellow winger Vladimir Tarasenko on Thursday. “If things were ... Read More »
1 responseNick Suzuki navigating trying first season as captain of rebuilding Canadiens
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
Nick Suzuki knew there would be challenges. Named the youngest captain in the storied history of the Montreal Canadiens before training camp, the 23-year-old was keenly aware the rebuilding Original Six franchise would endure some tough nights. In a trying season where injuries have once again ravaged an already thin talent pool – paving the ... Read More »
1 responseCanada Soccer names Quebec Soccer boss Mathieu Chamberland as its new COO
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
Canada Soccer has named Mathieu Chamberland its new chief operating office. Chamberland has spent the last five years as general director at Soccer Quebec (Federation de soccer du Quebec). Canada Soccer says the 36-year-old Chamberland will report to general secretary Earl Cochrane and focus on “membership engagement and administration.” “You always think about and keep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Zach Edey named a finalist for NCAA’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award
By The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Toronto’s Zach Edey is among 10 finalists for the NCAA’s 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday. The annual award is handed out to the top centre in NCAA Division 1 men’s college basketball. Edey, a seven-foot-four, 305-pound junior centre with top ranked Purdue, has averaged 22.1 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam, Edwards, Fox added to NBA All-Star Game roster
By The Associated Press on February 10th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Toronto forward Pascal Siakam, Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards and Sacramento guard De’Aaron Fox have been added to the player pool for the All-Star Game as injury replacements. Commissioner Adam Silver’s office announced the picks Friday, after they were first reported by ESPN. Siakam, Edwards and Fox replace Golden State’s Stephen Curry, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian cricketers prepare for next step on journey to return to ICC World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 10th, 2023
Saad Bin Zafar will captain Canada on a tour of Sri Lanka next month as the Canadian men continue their quest to return to the ICC World Cup. The Canadians will play four 50-over matches against a Sri Lanka development team on the 19-day tour that starts March 3. The Sri Lanka trip is to ... Read More »
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