National Sports
Caufield: surgery ‘best decision,’ but would be playing in Canadiens playoff push
By Tristan D’Amours, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
MONTREAL – The decision to undergo right shoulder surgery was a calculated group decision, but not a very popular one for Cole Caufield. After talks with Canadiens management and his agent Pat Brisson, Caufield took the decision to go forward with a procedure that will be performed by Dr. Peter Millett on Wednesday. However, he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expansion Vancouver FC to face provincial rival Pacific FC in 2023 CPL season opener
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Expansion Vancouver FC will kick off life in the Canadian Premier League at provincial rival Pacific FC on April 14 at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C. The Friday night matchup serves as the opener to the league’s fifth season. The two B.C. teams share the same ownership in SixFive Sports & Entertainment, whose lead investors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement from international game
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who survived a string of injuries to win 119 caps for Canada over a distinguished senior career that spanned more than two decades, has announced her retirement from international soccer. McLeod, who turns 40 on Feb. 26, plans to continue playing club football for at least one season. The Orlando Pride ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith signs extension with Toronto Argonauts
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith is staying put. The Canadian defensive lineman signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Smith was slated to become a free agent next month. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont., played a pivotal role in Toronto’s 24-23 Grey Cup win over the Toronto Argonauts in November. ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Toronto FC landed its new goalkeeper Friday, signing U.S. international Sean Johnson through 2024. The free agent, who spent the last six seasons with New York City FC, was signed using targeted allocation money. The 33-year-old Johnson is a 13-year veteran of Major League Soccer. He played all 34 regular-season matches for NYCFC last year ... Read More »
1 responseToronto Maple Leafs star Matthews sidelined for at least three weeks with knee sprain
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will miss at least three weeks with a knee sprain, the team announced Friday. The 25-year-old centre has 25 goals and 53 points in 47 contests this season. Matthews missed two games earlier this month with an undisclosed injury and an illness. Last season’s Hart Trophy winner as NHL ... Read More »
1 responseArctic Winter Games a family affair for siblings Brooklyn and Jordan Wills
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
The Arctic Winter Games are a family affair for siblings Brooklyn and Jordan Wills of Team Alberta North. Mother Ashleigh is a mission staff member for the team and father Cory previously competed and coached at the Games. Two of the teens’ aunts were also competitors and their grandmother is a mission staff member who ... Read More »
1 responseArgentina rallies for three late tries to defeat Canadian men at Sydney Sevens
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
SYDNEY, Australia – Canada’s men fell victim to a furious Argentina comeback on Friday, conceding three late tries to lose 24-19 at the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The game was the first for the South Americans since winning last weekend’s tournament in Hamilton, New Zealand, where they edged the host All Blacks 14-12 in the final ... Read More »
1 responseHockey, jobs, children, guitar, custom suit all in a day in the life of a PHF player
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
Canadians make up 44 per cent of Premier Hockey Federation players this season, with two of seven teams in the women’s league based north of the border. The PHF has upped the ante in its bid to be the professional women’s hockey league of record in North America, starting with the doubling of this year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tsitsipas beats Khachanov to reach 1st Australian Open final
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 27th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Stefanos Tsitsipas had a harder time strictly following all of the rules than he did outplaying his opponent in the early going, then recovered after blowing two match points late in the third set, and eventually reached the final at the Australian Open for the first time by beating Karen Khachanov ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday’s sports scoreboard for Jan. 26, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Chicago 5 Calgary 1 Detroit 4 Montreal 3 (overtime) Buffalo 3 Winnipeg 2 Tampa Bay 3 Boston 2 Washington 3 Pittsburgh 2 (shootout) Nashville 6 New Jersey 4 Minnesota 3 Philadelphia 2 (overtime) Arizona 5 St. Louis 0 Anaheim 5 Colorado 3 — AHL Coachella Valley 3 Iowa 2 — NBA Charlotte ... Read More »
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