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Source: Hamilton Tiger-Cats agree to terms with veteran linebacker Thurman
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Jameer Thurman is on the move. A CFL source said Wednesday the veteran linebacker has agreed to terms on a contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The six-foot, 227-pound American has spent the last four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Thurman, 28, was slated to become a free agent Tuesday but pending free agents have been ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian defender O’Vonte Mullings signs new deal with Red Bulls reserve team
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
HARRISON, N.J. – Canadian defender O’Vonte Mullings has signed an MLS Next Pro contract with New York Red Bulls II. The 22-year-old from Toronto was taken in the first round (20th overall) of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by the Red Bulls. He spent last season with the Red Bulls reserve team in the USL Championship, ... Read More »
1 responseApple adds more Canadian talent to broadcast crew for MLS Season Pass
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Canadians Paul Dolan, Greg Sutton, Olivier Brett, Vincent Destouches and Blake Price are joining Apple’s MLS Season Pass broadcast team. Wednesday marked the third round of on-air personalities announced by Apple and Major League Soccer. Canadians Patrice Bernier, Kaylyn Kyle, Ross Smith and Matt Cullen were previously announced as part of the broadcast team. Dolan, ... Read More »
1 response‘Sprint to the end’: Wild Western Conference still up for grabs
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Nathan MacKinnon still sees a path to the top. Such is Western Conference life in 2022-23. MacKinnon and his Colorado Avalanche – the reigning Stanley Cup champions pummeled by injuries in the first half of NHL the schedule – currently sit right at the playoff cutline. But unlike the East, where the Boston Bruins have ... Read More »
1 responseSiakam, Barnes ignoring trade deadline speculation as Raptors could be sellers
By John Chidley Hill, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
TORONTO – After seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam is over trade deadline speculation. “At the end of the day, we know what it is. What’s the point of us coming here and talking every (expletive) – ah, sorry – every deadline?” Siakam said laughing as he caught himself swearing in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Katie Cranston to make NCAA tournament debut at Nexus Collegiate event
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Katie Cranston was faced with a difficult decision after getting status on the Epson Tour – should she turn pro or go to school? She chose Auburn University over the second-tier women’s professional golf tour, arriving at the American college halfway through the school year. Just three weeks into the semester, the Canadian golfer is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Cougars maul Rockets, Rebels edge Winterhawks in shootout
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Ondrej Becher scored twice and notched an assist Tuesday as the Prince George Cougars clawed out a decisive 5-1 win over the Kelowna Rockets in Western Hockey League action. Ethan Samson had a goal and a helper for the Cougars (22-21-4), while Jaxsen Wiebe and Riley Heidt also scored. Chase Wheatcroft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Feb. 7
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 5 Detroit 2 Pittsburgh 2 Colorado 1 (OT) San Jose 4 Tampa Bay 3 (OT) N.Y. Islanders 4 Seattle 0 Vegas 5 Nashville 1 Anaheim 3 Chicago 2 (OT) — NBA New York 102 Orlando 98 New Orleans 116 Atlanta 107 Phoenix 116 Brooklyn 112 Memphis 104 Chicago 89 Minnesota 146 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has broken Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record of 38,387 points. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warren Foegele scores twice, Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2
By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on February 7th, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – Warren Foegele scored twice in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Tuesday night. Ryan McLeod and Foegele had goals 36 seconds apart early in the second and Foegele scored again midway through the period to give the Oilers a 3-1 lead. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Esteli down Brampton Honey Badgers 99-93 in BCLA action
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
BRAMPTON, Ont. – A second-half surge wasn’t enough for the Brampton Honey Badgers as they dropped a 99-93 decision to Real Esteli in Basketball Champions League Americas play on Tuesday. The loss dropped the Canadian Elite Basketball League champions to 0-5 in group play. The squad has already been eliminated from quarterfinal contention. Jahvon Henry-Blair ... Read More »
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