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Athletics Canada declines to field team at Summer World University Games in China
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada says it won’t field a team for the 2023 FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. The organization cites financial considerations and the public health situation in China as the primary reasons for the decision, which was ratified by the national team committee. Athletics Canada says U Sports does not ... Read More »
1 responseSenior Bowl director sees potential record-setting NFL draft for Canadian football
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
Jim Nagy can see a record number of Canadians being taken in this year’s NFL draft. Nagy, the executive director of the Reese’s Senior Bowl, feels as many as five could hear their name called between April 27-29. That would break the previous high of four taken in 2014 and 2021. Four of the top ... Read More »
1 responseFlames defenceman Andersson hurt after being struck by vehicle while riding scooter
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
DETROIT – Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was sent to hospital Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Detroit. The team said Thursday that the incident occurred around 6 p.m. while Andersson was riding a scooter to dinner. The 26-year-old Andersson was released from hospital later Wednesday night after ... Read More »
1 responseSource: Toronto Argonauts land linebacker Williams from B.C. Lions
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have acquired Canadian linebacker Jordan Williams from the B.C. Lions. According to a source, the Lions will receive a 2023 first-round draft pick for Williams, who was the CFL’s outstanding rookie in 2021. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as neither the Argos nor the Lions have confirmed ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian skier Crawford edges Kilde for world super-G title
By The Associated Press on February 9th, 2023
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) – Canadian skier James Crawford edged Aleksander Aamodt Kilde by one-hundredth of a second to win the gold medal in the men’s super-G at the world championships on Thursday. Alexis Pinturault finished 0.26 seconds behind to take bronze, two days after the Frenchman won the combined race at the worlds in his ... Read More »
1 responseReports: Raptors send Birch, picks to Spurs in exchange for centre Poeltl
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have reportedly made their first move of the trade deadline – and it’s for a familiar face. Toronto has sent Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round pick and two future second-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Jakob Poeltl, according to multiple media reports. ESPN first reported ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian women’s rugby sevens team aims to get back on track at Vancouver tournament
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
VANCOUVER – After having their early expectations derailed, the Canadian women’s sevens team hopes playing in front of a hometown crowd at the upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event in Vancouver can help put their season back on track. “It’s not been the start and the season that we were wanting,” co-captain Olivia Apps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: League-leading Ice roll past Hitmen 8-2
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Conor Geekie scored twice, Zack Ostapchuk and Evan Friesen each had a goal and two assists and the Winnipeg Ice pummelled the Calgary Hitmen 8-2 on Wednesday. Connor McClennon, Ty Nash, Owen Pederson and Vladislav Shilo provided the rest of the offence for Winnipeg (38-7-1). Daniel Hauser made 22 saves. Carter Yakemchuk and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL N.Y. Rangers 4 Vancouver 3 Dallas 4 Minnesota 1 — NBA Toronto 112 San Antonio 98 Washington 118 Charlotte 104 Cleveland 113 Detroit 85 Miami 116 Indiana 111 Boston 106 Philadelphia 99 Sacramento 130 Houston 128 Minnesota 143 Utah 118 Dallas 110 L.A. Clippers 104 Portland 125 Golden State 122 &#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Olympiques take 3-2 SO win over Mooseheads
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
GATINEAU, Que. – Joey Vetrano netted the shootout winner as the Gatineau Olympiques squeezed past the Halifax Mooseheads 3-2 Wednesday in a battle of second-place teams from each conference. Isaac Belliveau and Alexis Gendron scored in regulation for Gatineau (32-12-4-2). Francesco Lapenna made 38 saves between regulation and overtime. Jordan Dumais and Josh Lawrence replied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Christopoulos, Harrison lead Spitfires’ dominant 9-3 win over Firebirds
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
FLINT, Mich. – Alex Christopoulos netted a hat trick, Brett Harrison had two goals and three assists and the Windsor Spitfires dominated the Flint Firebirds en route to a 9-3 victory on Wednesday. Jacob Maillet, with two goals and one assist, Colton Smith and Rodwin Dionicio provided the rest of the offence for Windsor (33-12-3-1), ... Read More »
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