National Sports
Canada coach Priestman names women’s camp roster ahead of SheBelieves Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2023
Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has named an 18-player roster for a camp in advance of the SheBelieves Cup, with reinforcements expected to arrive once the FIFA international window opens. The camp will run Feb. 8-12, with Priestman slated to announce her tournament roster ahead of Canada’s opening match Feb. 16 against the top-ranked ... Read More »
1 responseConnor McDavid continuing to raise the bar: ‘We need to talk about it more’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2023
Jay Woodcroft is in a unique position. The Edmonton Oilers head coach has a front-row seat – and behind-the-scenes access – to the daily process of greatness going to work. And even in a season where Connor McDavid looks poised to reach statistical heights not seen in nearly three decades, Woodcroft concedes there are times ... Read More »
1 responseSix-game soccer parlay wager nets bettor very nice return
By The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The NFL playoffs again reigned supreme among Proline bettors last week but one customer hit it big wagering on soccer. According to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., a bettor won $1,574 after putting down $5 on a six-pick soccer parlay. Another received a $3,165 payout after wagering $20 on a nine-leg, mixed sport ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome Barfield, Boucher, Harden, Wiwchar
By The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2023
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 includes Jesse Barfield, Denis Boucher, Rich Harden and Joe Wiwchar. They will be inducted on June 17 in a ceremony at the Hall of Fame grounds in St. Marys, Ont. Barfield hit 179 home runs over parts of nine seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. The ... Read More »
1 responseDanish club says Norwegian international centre back Sigurd Rosted headed to Toronto
By The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Denmark’s Brondby IF says Norwegian international defender Sigurd Rosted is headed to Toronto FC. Brondby said farewell to the 28-year-old centre back on its official Twitter account, saying the defender was travelling to Toronto “to negotiate his personal terms.” Rosted started his career as a youth with Kjelsas IL before moving to Sarpsborg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xavier McKeever carves out own cross-country ski path amid family legacy
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2023
Xavier McKeever is no stranger to cross-country skiing’s biggest stages. As the son of two Olympians and the nephew of one of Canada’s most-decorated Para athletes, he has long seen what it takes to compete at the sport’s highest level. Now the 19-year-old from Canmore, Alta., is taking his family’s experience and carving his own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Ben Silverman’s rededication to golf takes him to Pebble Beach
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2023
When Ben Silverman arrived in his hotel room at Great Abaco, Bahamas, he set about placing sticky notes on the walls and mirrors with goals and affirmations. “Some of them were ‘be present,’ ‘control the controllables,’ ‘act the way I want to feel,’ ‘confidence is a choice,’ ‘fear is fuel,’ ‘turn anxiety into excitement,’ and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Larson’s overtime goal powers Rebels past Pats
By The Canadian Press on January 31st, 2023
RED DEER, Alta. – Jhett Larson’s goal at 2:16 of overtime lifted the Red Deer Rebels to an exciting 6-5 come-from-behind win over the visiting Regina Pats in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night. Ben King’s second goal of the game, at 6:50 of the third period, allowed the Rebels to tie the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuesday’s sports scoreboard for Jan. 31, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 31st, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 5 Montreal 4 Carolina 5 Los Angeles 4 (OT) Washington 4 Columbus 3 (OT). — AHL Rockford 3 Manitoba 2 (SO) Ontario 5 Colorado 2 Grand Rapids 2 Milwaukee 0 Bakersfield 7 Tucson 3 — NBA L.A. Lakers 129 New York 123 (OT) Miami 100 Cleveland 97 Denver 122 New Orleans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tkachuk’s late goal lifts Senators over Canadiens 5-4
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on January 31st, 2023
MONTREAL – Brady Tkachuk scored at 18:41 of the third period to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. The surging Senators (24-23-3) will head into the NHL All-Star break with a sense of accomplishment, having extended their winning streak to four games. Tim Stutzle scored two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Special teams help Sting sink Rangers 5-1
By The Canadian Press on January 31st, 2023
KITCHENER, Ont. – Ethan Ritchie scored two power-play goals, netminder Benjamin Gaudreau stopped 22 of 23 shots and the visiting Sarnia Sting beat the Kitchener Rangers 5-1 in the lone Ontario Hockey League game on Tuesday night. Filip Mesar gave the Rangers a 1-0 lead 53 seconds into the game, but after that it was ... Read More »
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