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Break it down: Dancers begin charting path to Paris Olympics
By Aaron Morrison, The Associated Press on November 22nd, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Breaking is in Victor Montalvo’s blood. He is a descendant of twin breakers – his father and uncle – who were performing in Mexico long before they taught a young Montalvo to spin on his back. Born in Kissimmee, Florida, the 28-year-old who also goes by B-Boy Victor has mastered the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors hit with another key injury as Barnes day-to-day with left knee sprain
By The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2022
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is out day-to-day with a left knee sprain and is questionable for the team’s game Wednesday against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The injury comes as Barnes, who did not practise Tuesday, was rounding into form after a string of disappointing games. The 2021-22 rookie of the year had 28 points, ... Read More »
1 responseOld Dominion infielder Matt Coutney named top Canadian college player
By The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2022
TORONTO – Old Dominion infielder Matt Coutney has been named the 2022 Canadian college player of the year. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter from Wetaskiwin, Alta., led all Canadian NCAA Division 1 players with 27 home runs, 70 runs batted in, 66 runs, 18 doubles and an .808 slugging percentage in 2002. His .376 batting average ... Read More »
1 responseThree-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa announces pregnancy
By The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS – Canadian basketball star Natalie Achonwa has announced she is pregnant. The three-time Olympian from Guelph, Ont., made the announcement on her 30th birthday, posting an image of an ultrasound on her Instagram account with a sign that said “adding a new teammate 2023.” Achonwa averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in ... Read More »
1 responseCanada captain says World Cup team already having an impact back home
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – Finally at the World Cup, captain Atiba Hutchinson is getting to reap the rewards of after 19 years service in a Canadian shirt. And so is Canada. “I’ve already seen it sparking a lot of interest in younger players – seven-, eight-year-olds, some in my family, teammates, children,” the veteran midfielder said ... Read More »
1 responseLeafs defence suffers another blow with Rielly placed on long-term injured reserve
By The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2022
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defence has taken another huge hit, with the team placing Morgan Rielly on long-term injured reserve with a knee injury. Rielly was injured on an awkward collision with New York forward Kyle Palmieri early in the third period of the Maple Leafs 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders Monday ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s return to the World Cup takes a little bit longer, with traffic blamed
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – Canada’s return to the World Cup after a 36-year absence took a little longer than expected Tuesday. Coach John Herdman and captain Atiba Hutchinson were 41 minutes late when they went in front of the media for the news conference ahead of the Canadian men’s opening match against Belgium on Wednesday. Herdman, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eriksen plays at World Cup after cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
By The Associated Press on November 22nd, 2022
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) – Christian Eriksen is back playing a major tournament less than a year and a half after his cardiac arrest at the European Championship. Eriksen started in his customary playmaker position for Denmark’s opening game at the World Cup on Tuesday against Tunisia in Group D. After Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on November 22nd, 2022
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) – Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday. Messi’s quest to win the one major title to elude him got off to a shocking start and brought back memories of Cameroon’s 1-0 win over an Argentina team led by Diego ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on November 22nd, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – America’s top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity. Speaking alongside his Qatari counterpart, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was “always concerning … when we see any restrictions on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests
By Isabel Debre, The Associated Press on November 22nd, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2 loss against England in a match overshadowed by protests on and off the field. Hard-line Iranian media sought to blame the defeat on the unrest that has gripped the Islamic Republic since the Sept. 16 ... Read More »
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