National Sports
Edmonton Elks sign American linebacker Nyles Morgan to two-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nyles Morgan to a two-year contract extension Thursday. Morgan had 41 tackles in just six games last season. He also registered a special-teams tackle and forced fumble. He recorded a team-high 66 tackles with the Elks in 2021 and was a unanimous selection as Edmonton’s nominee for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario’s sports-betting industry experienced boost in third fiscal quarter
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
TORONTO – Ontario’s fledgling sports-betting market continues to flourish in its first year of operation. According to figures released Thursday by iGaming Ontario, the market experienced a 71 per cent increase in total gaming revenue in the third fiscal quarter. From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, total gaming revenue was $457 million compared to $267 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Devin Gibson looking to make mark in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
Hurt hands are nothing new to Devin Gibson. It comes with the territory for a bare-knuckle fighter. “Fourth and fifth round, it’s just really tough to want to punch the head,” said the 28-year-old from Sarnia, Ont., known as The Canadian Assassin. Gibson (2-0-0) takes on American Albert Inclan (0-1-0) on Friday at BKFC 35 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrei Kuzmenko signs two-year extension with Vancouver Canucks
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Forward Andrei Kuzmenko has signed a two-year contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks with an average annual value of US$5.5 million. The 26-year-old Kuzmenko has played in 47 games for the Canucks this season with 21 goals and 22 assists, four penalty minutes and a plus-4 defensive ranking. The five-foot-11, 194-pound forward ranks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins Chase and Sydney Brown top winter edition of the CFL scouting bureau
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
TORONTO – Twins Chase and Sydney Brown are making the winter edition of the CFL scouting bureau a family affair. Chase Brown, a running back at Illinois, remains atop the list after doing so in the fall edition that was released in September. Sydney Brown, a defensive back with the Fighting Illini, moves into second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo signs contract extension with B.C. Lions.
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo is remaining with the B.C. Lions. Lokombo signed a two-year extension with B.C. on Thursday. He was slated to become a free agent Feb. 14. Lokombo is entering his eighth CFL season and seventh with B.C. Last year he had 52 tackles (42 defence, 10 special teams), two sacks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Premier League unveils new look ahead of fifth season kickoff
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
TORONTO – The Canadian Premier League is offering up a new look as it heads into its fifth season. On Thursday, the Canadian men’s league today unveiled a new logo ahead of its 2023 schedule release. The CPL says the five-year anniversary logo is inspired by “the pentagon shape associated with classic soccer balls” and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario’s sports-betting market experienced boost in third fiscal quarter
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
TORONTO – Ontario’s sports-betting market experienced a 71 cent increase in total gaming revenue in the third fiscal quarter, according to figures released Thursday by iGaming Ontario. From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, total gaming revenue was $457 million compared to $267 million in the second quarter (July to September). And that figure is up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rybakina tops Azarenka to make Australian Open women’s final
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 26th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina reached her second final in the past three Grand Slam tournaments by beating Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday. Rybakina added to what already was an impressive run through a string of top opponents. Azarenka, the champion at Melbourne Park in 2012 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday’s sports scoreboard for Jan. 25, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
Wednesday’s Games NHL Toronto 3 N.Y. Rangers 2 (OT) Columbus 3 Edmonton 2 (OT) Ottawa 2 N.Y. Islanders 1 Seattle 6 Vancouver 1 Carolina 3 Dallas 2 (OT) — AHL Belleville 2 Laval 1 (OT) Ontario 3 Calgary 2 (OT) Toronto 3 Abbotsford 2 Henderson 3 San Jose 2 (SO) Bridgeport 6 Hartford 2 Charlotte ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam scores 26, road Raptors sink Kings 113-95
By Cameron Salerno, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night. “I like him shooting all those perimeter shots,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said of Siakam. “He just got back in command of the game.” Fred VanVleet scored 17 points ... Read More »
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