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Source: Roughriders secure deal with former Alouettes receiver Wieneke
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ rebuild is quickly taking shape. A CFL source said the Riders agreed to a one-year deal with Montreal Alouettes receiver Jake Wieneke on Tuesday. Wieneke was slated to become a free agent next Tuesday, but pending free agents have been able to speak with teams since Sunday as per the league’s negotiating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP sources: Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union
By By Stephen Whyno, Zeke Miller And Seung Min Kim, The Associated Press on February 7th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run the National Hockey League Players’ Association, according to two people familiar with his plans. The hockey players’ union has been searching for a new executive director to take over for Don Fehr. An association spokesperson had no official ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC adds Norwegian international defender, moves close to finalizing roster
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
Toronto FC’s off-season shopping appears to be just about complete. On Tuesday, the MLS club announced the signing of Norwegian international Sigurd Rosted, an experienced defender who is the latest piece in a rejigged backline. The former Brondby IF centre back joins free agent signing Matt Hedges at the heart of the Toronto defence flanked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby out vs. San Antonio Spurs
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
TORONTO – Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby will not be in the lineup when Toronto hosts the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Head coach Nick Nurse says Anunoby is still out with a left wrist sprain. The 25-year-old small forward participated in drills at Raptors practice on Tuesday morning. Anunoby was injured in Toronto’s 129-117 loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian forward Cyle Larin already a fan favourite in Spain with Real Valladolid
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
Canadian Cyle Larin has made a splash landing in La Liga. The 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has scored the winning goal off the bench in his first two appearances for Real Valladolid CF since joining the Spanish top-tier side from Belgium’s Club Brugge. Larin has two goals in just 47 minutes work. According to Opta, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC confirms signing of Norwegian international defender Sigurd Rosted
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
Toronto FC added to its backline Tuesday, signing Norwegian international defender Sigurd Rosted. The move was expected after Brondby IF, Rosted’s previous club in Denmark, said farewell to the 28-year-old centre back on its official Twitter account last week, saying the defender was travelling to Toronto “to negotiate his personal terms.” Toronto, at the time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Feb. 6
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 5 Vancouver 4 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 5 Calgary 4 (OT) Dallas 3 Anaheim 2 (SO) N.Y. Islanders 2 Philadelphia 1 Florida 7 Tampa Bay 1 Arizona 3 Minnesota 2 — NBA Boston 111 Detroit 99 Cleveland 114 Washington 91 L.A. Clippers 124 Brooklyn 116 Sacramento 140 Houston 120 Chicago 128 ... Read More »
1 responseLafreniere scores in OT to lift Rangers over Flames 5-4
By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:37 into overtime and Jaroslav Halak made 28 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Monday night. Lafreniere led a 2-on-1 rush and then tracked down a rebound, beating Flames netminder Jacob Markstrom for his seventh goal of the season. That ended a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bratt power-play OT goal gives Devils 5-4 win over Canucks
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Jesper Bratt scored on a power play with 43 seconds left in overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Monday night after squandering a three-goal lead. Jack Hughes and Ondrej Palat scored two goals apiece and Vitek Vanecek made 26 saves in winning his 10th straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia
By David Brandt And Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
PHOENIX (AP) – Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver. The league announced the approval Monday night, saying the transaction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Knights ignite offence early, burn Firebirds 9-5
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – The London Knights have a cosy lead atop the Ontario Hockey League’s Midwest Division. On Monday night, in the lone game on the OHL schedule, the Knights scored four times before their contest with the Flint Firebirds was 12-minutes-old and then rolled to a comfortable 9-5 victory at Budweiser Gardens. Sean McGurn ... Read More »
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