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Curlers ask for transparency and communication after pregnancy exemption uproar
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
A Canadian interim rep for the Curling Players’ Association has renewed a call for improved transparency and collaboration with Curling Canada after an uproar about pregnancy exemption rules resulted in an about-face from the organization. “This is a classic example of a situation where I think if the players had been consulted, we might have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL all-star festivities netted some surprising results for Proline bettors
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
TORONTO – The NHL all-star festivities presented a few surprises for Proline customers. The league’s best gathered last weekend in Florida but according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., just 3.7 per cent of bettors selected forward Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders to capture the accuracy shooting competition. Captain Connor McDavid of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Force lose 3-2 to Minnesota Whitecaps in delayed PHF game
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
SAINT-JÉRÔME, Que. – The Minnesota Whitecaps edged the Montreal Force 3-2 on Monday in a rescheduled PHF game in Saint-Jérome, Que. Minnesota (10-4-2) swept the two-game series after a 4-1 win Sunday. Saturday’s game was postponed because weather hindered travel. Minnesota’s Denisa Krisova scored the eventual game-winner in Monday’s second period. Montreal trailed by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s first four sailors named for Pan American Games in Chile
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
KINGSTON, ONTARIO – Canada’s first four sailors for the Pan American Games in Chile later this year have been selected. Will Jones of Jerseyville, Ont., and Justin Barnes of Pickering, Ont., in the 49er, Mac Morrin of Kingston, Ont., in kiteboarding and Rebecca Heller of Dunrobin, Ont., in women’s iQFoil were chosen following the U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Rose wins at Pebble Beach to end 4-year drought
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Justin Rose took all the drama out of a long week with three quick birdies that sent him to a three-shot victory Monday in the wind-delayed AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, ending four years without winning and making him eligible for the Masters. Rose played it safe down the closing holes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madden NFL video game simulation has Eagles beating Chiefs 31-17 in Super Bowl
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
The Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl 31-17 over the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a Madden NFL video game simulation. Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown hauled in eight catches for 114 yards and one touchdown, according to the simulation by EA Sports. On the other side, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 29 of 39 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tkachuk, Larkin, Marner earn NHL weekly honours following Atlantic all-star game win
By The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
Florida left-winger Matthew Tkachuk, Detroit centre Dylan Larkin and Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger Mitch Marner were named the NHL’s three stars for last week. Tkachuk represented the host Panthers at the all-star game, scoring four times and assisting on three goals to capture MVP honors and lead the Atlantic Division to a championship. His seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shiffrin’s Beijing lesson helps after another big-race DNF
By Andrew Dampf, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
MERIBEL, France (AP) – Practically the only person not asking Mikaela Shiffrin if this was the Beijing Olympics all over again was herself. That’s because the American skier learned so much from that disappointing performance a year ago when she didn’t finish three of her five individual races and didn’t win a medal amid enormous ... Read More »
1 responseDefensive lineman Anthony Lanier re-signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
Anthony Lanier II is staying with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders announced Monday the defensive lineman had signed a one-year contract extension. Financial details weren’t divulged, but a CFL source said the deal was worth a guaranteed $250,000 and included a $100,000 signing bonus and $10,000 bonus for reporting to training camp and passing a ... Read More »
1 responseJesse Marsch fired by Leeds after nearly a year in charge
By The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
LEEDS, England (AP) – American coach Jesse Marsch was fired by Leeds on Monday after nearly a year in charge of the relegation-threatened Premier League team. Leeds hasn’t won any of its last seven games in the league and has dropped into 17th place in the 20-team division, only out of the relegation zone on ... Read More »
1 responseAmerican skier Shiffrin fails to finish 1st race at worlds
By The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
MERIBEL, France (AP) – American skier Mikaela Shiffrin missed what looked like a certain gold medal Monday on the opening day of the world championships, skiing out of the women’s combined race with the finish in sight. Shiffrin straddled the third-to-last gate in her slalom run while appearing to be close to beating first-run leader ... Read More »
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