National Sports
Star B.C. Lions receiver Burnham announces retirement after eight-year CFL career
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions star receiver Bryan Burnham has announced his retirement, ending an eight-year career with the CFL franchise. Burnham, a four-time CFL all-star, had 476 receptions and 7,212 receiving yards with the Lions. Both marks rank fourth in franchise history. His 43 touchdown receptions are seventh all-time among Lions receivers. Burnham was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impressions of Qatar: A World Cup like no other, just like the country itself
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
DOHA – Qatar has been no ordinary FIFA World Cup. More like a one-of-a-kind tournament in a one-of-a-kind country. With eight stadiums within one hour of each, either in or around Doha, the men’s soccer showcase is a far cry from previous editions spread across one country or more. The commute for fans and those ... Read More »
1 responseJays reliever Jordan Romano wins Tip O’Neill Award as top Canadian player for 2022
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano was named the winner of the Tip O’Neill Award on Tuesday as Canadian baseball player of the year. The award, presented by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, is handed out to the Canadian player judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while ... Read More »
1 responseWilfried Nancy leaves CF Montreal to take over as head coach of the Columbus Crew
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
MONTREAL – Wilfried Nancy, a finalist for MLS coach of the year, has left CF Montreal to take over the Columbus Crew. The 45-year-old Nancy succeeds Caleb Porter, who was fired one day after the regular season ended Oct. 9 with the Crew (10-8-16) finishing eighth in the Eastern Conference, missing out on the playoffs ... Read More »
1 responseEngland rugby coach Eddie Jones fired after poor run
By The Associated Press on December 6th, 2022
LONDON (AP) – England coach Eddie Jones was fired on Tuesday, less than a year out from the Rugby World Cup. Jones, who took charge after the 2015 World Cup, led England to the final of the tournament in 2019 and won three Six Nations titles in his seven years in charge. But a poor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Jays broadcaster Howarth a first-time nominee for prestigious Frick award
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
Basketball connections helped set Jerry Howarth on a path to the baseball big leagues, a journey that included a 36-year run as a radio broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays. Howarth was recently rewarded for his broadcasting excellence with a nomination for the 2023 Ford Frick Award. The winner of the annual honour from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Dec. 5, 2022
By The Canadian Press on December 5th, 2022
Monday’s Scoreboard World Cup Round of 16 At Al-Wakrah, Qatar Japan 1 Croatia 1 (Croatia wins 3-1 on penalty kicks) At Doha, Qatar Brazil 4 South Korea 1 – NHL Washington 3 Edmonton 2 Calgary 3 Arizona 2 Vancouver 7 Montreal 6 (OT) Vegas 4 Boston 3 (SO) N.Y. Rangers 6 St. Louis 4 Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pettersson notches three points, Canucks edge Canadiens 7-6 in overtime
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on December 5th, 2022
VANCOUVER – Elias Pettersson scored 13 seconds into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks completed a 7-6 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday The Habs (12-11-2) took a 4-0 lead into the first intermission but the Canucks (11-12-3) roared back with five unanswered goals in the second and third periods. Vancouver’s Ilya Mikheyev scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kadri’s winner halts Coyotes’ comeback effort as Flames earn 3-2 victory
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on December 5th, 2022
CALGARY – Nazem Kadri scored the game-winning goal at 15:42 of the third period and added two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday. Dillon Dube and Elias Lindholm also scored for Calgary (12-10-3), which has won five of its last six games at the Saddledome. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dowd’s winner lifts Capitals past Oilers 3-2
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on December 5th, 2022
EDMONTON – Nic Dowd scored the game winner as the Washington Capitals snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Lars Eller and T.J. Oshie also scored for the Capitals (11-12-4), who have gone just 2-5-3 in their last 10 road games. Charlie Lindgren made 28 saves. Brett ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah named to all-MLB first team
By The Canadian Press on December 5th, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been named to the all-MLB first team on Monday. Manoah posted a 16-7 record while boasting a 2.24 earned run average, good for fourth in the major leagues and third in the American League. His 180 strikeouts were 12th-most in the AL. The 24-year-old was also a finalist ... Read More »
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