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Canadian captain Atiba Hutchinson to wear FIFA-approved ‘No Discrimination” armband
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – Canada’s Atiba Hutchinson will wear FIFA’s official “No Discrimination” armband in Canada’s World Cup opener against Belgium on Wednesday. While some teams had planned to wear “One Love” armbands seen as a rebuke to host nation Qatar’s human rights record, the Canadian men had not detailed their plans. But FIFA’s threat of ... Read More »
1 responseDavies’ health dominates Canada’s buildup to World Cup opener against Belgium
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2022
UMM ÅžALÄ€L “˜ALĪ, Qatar – Will he or won’t he play Wednesday? The mystery around Canada star Alphonso Davies’ fitness at the World Cup will soon be answered. If not definitively. The Bayern Munich star has not played since walking off the field clutching the back of his right thigh Nov. 6 in a Bundesliga ... Read More »
1 responseCrosby, Buchnevich and Jones named NHL three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2022
NEW YORK – Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby, St. Louis Blues winger Pavel Buchnevich and Seattle Kraken goaltender Martin Jones have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Crosby, 35, led the NHL in points (11) with four goals and seven assists over four games to lift the Penguins to a 3-1 week. ... Read More »
1 responseAmid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like us
By Howard Fendrich And Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press on November 21st, 2022
No, LeBron James does not want to be traded – that was put into the world by a fake Twitter feed purporting to belong to the Los Angeles Lakers superstar when a pay-$8-and-pretend-to-be-anyone verification system made a brief appearance. And no, actor Edward Norton is not all that worried about the possible demise of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Argos receiver Brandon Banks finally has his first Grey Cup victory
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2022
REGINA – Brandon Banks’ football resume is now complete. The nine-year veteran receiver earned his first Grey Cup victory Sunday, helping the Toronto Argonauts upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24-23 at Mosaic Stadium. Banks, 34, was finally able to celebrate after enduring misery in his four previous championship appearances with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. “It means ... Read More »
1 responseGymnasts to testify on first day of hearings on safety of girls, women in sport
By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2022
After months of imploring the federal government to clean up their sport, Canadian gymnasts will finally have the floor in Ottawa. Gymnasts will be among the first to testify before members of Parliament today as the Standing Committee on the Status of Women begins its hearings on the safety of women and girls in sport. ... Read More »
1 responseRonaldo downplays impact of tell-all pre-World Cup interview
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on November 21st, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo is unfazed by the drama created by his explosive pre- World Cup interview on British TV and maintained Monday the atmosphere in Portugal’s squad was “excellent” heading into the tournament. The Manchester United striker gave an impromptu news conference at Portugal’s training base in the outskirts of Doha where ... Read More »
1 responseBombers’ Collaros makes no excuses, credits Argonauts after Grey Cup loss
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2022
REGINA – Quarterback Zach Collaros made no excuses after the Toronto Argonauts upset the two-time defending Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24-23 Sunday in the CFL title game. Collaros, the reigning two-time CFL Most Outstanding Player, sat in front of the media after the stunning setback and tried to explain why the heavily-favoured Bombers ... Read More »
1 responseToronto Argonauts’ linebacker Henoc Muamba Grey Cup MVP and top Canadian
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2022
REGINA – His hands full of hardware, Toronto Argonauts middle linebacker Henoc Muamba knelt on Mosaic Stadium’s stage and cried after winning the first Grey Cup of his football career. The 33-year-old doubled up on individual honours in the game. Muamba was chosen as the most valuable player and outstanding Canadian in Toronto’s 24-23 win ... Read More »
2 responsesSports scoreboard for Nov. 20, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2022
Sunday’s Scoreboard CFL Grey Cup Game Toronto 24 Winnipeg 23 — NHL Columbus 5 Florida 3 Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 3 — AHL Bridgeport 3 Providence 2 (OT) Springfield 6 Lehigh Valley 4 Abbotsford 3 Toronto 2 Iowa 5 Chicago 1 Hartford 4 Hershey 2 Ontario 3 Henderson 2 San Jose 6 Tucson 0 — NBA ... Read More »
2 responsesCanadians Sophie de Goede, Emily Tuttosi named to World Rugby’s dream team
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2022
Canadians Sophie de Goede and Emily Tuttosi have been named to World Rugby’s Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year. De Goede, who captained Canada to fourth place at the recent Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, was also a finalist for the Women’s 15s Player of the Year award won by New Zealand fly ... Read More »
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