National Sports
Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod leaves Orlando Pride for Iceland
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod and her wife, Iceland international midfielder Gunny Jonsdottir, are leaving the NWSL’s Orlando Pride to play in Iceland. The 39-year-old from St. Albert, Alta., and Jonsdottir married Jan. 2. McLeod joined the Pride in 2020, one year before Jonsdottir. “Both Gunny and Erin have been incredibly important ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC adds to its defence by signing Raoul Petretta from Turkish side
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
Toronto FC added to its defence Tuesday by signing former Italian youth international Raoul Petretta from Turkey’s Kasimpasa Spor Kulubu. Toronto used targeted allocation money to sign the 25-year-old through 2025 with an option for 2026. Petretta fills the void left by fellow Italian Domenico Criscito, who left after the 2022 season to rejoin his ... Read More »
1 responseCurling PA plans met with ‘cautious optimism’ from some top Canadian curlers
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
The organizer of a new curling players’ association said the group’s efforts have been generally well received by athletes since its executive group and plans were unveiled a month ago. Rylan Hartley recently held a town hall session with curlers eager to hear about next steps from a group that lists Sweden’s Niklas Edin as ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius gets new UFC opponent for February card
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius has a new opponent for the UFC’s Feb. 25 Fight Night card in Las Vegas. The 33-year-old from St. Catharines, Ont., will face Brazil’s Gabriella (Gabi) Fernandes instead of American Cortney (Cast Iron) Casey at the UFC’s Apex production facility. The UFC cited an undisclosed medical reason for the change. The ... Read More »
1 responseCanada opens women’s world hockey golden three-peat bid against Swiss
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
CALGARY – Canada will open its quest for a third straight women’s world hockey championship gold medal against Switzerland in Brampton, Ont. The schedule for the 10-country tournament April 5-16 at the CAA Centre was released Tuesday, with the host country taking on some different opponents early because of a shakeup in the standings at ... Read More »
1 responseVeteran Canadian midfielder Desiree Scott re-signs with the Kansas City Current
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Current have re-signed captain Desiree Scott for the 2023 season. The 35-year-old from Winnipeg, who has won 186 caps for Canada, returns for her third season with the Current and seventh in the National Women’s Soccer League. “Desi is an extremely important part of this club, and we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Cyle Larin gets fresh start with loan move to Spain’s Real Valladolid
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
Forward Cyle Larin, Canada’s leading men’s international scorer, has joined Spain’s Real Valladolid on a loan deal with a purchase option at the end of the season. The move from Belgium’s Club Brugge offers the 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., a fresh start. Larin joined fellow Canadian Tajon Buchanan at Club Brugge in July from Turkey’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran quarterback Mitchell to three-year deal
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
HAMILTON – Bo Levi Mitchell is a Hamilton Tiger-Cat. The veteran quarterback signed a three-year deal with Hamilton, the club announced Tuesday. The Ticats acquired the rights to Mitchell in November from the Calgary Stampeders. Mitchell, 32, joined the Stampeders in 2012 and had played his entire CFL career in Calgary. He lead the franchise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats agree to terms with quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
HAMILTON – Bo Levi Mitchell is a Hamilton Tiger-Cat. The club announced Tuesday that the veteran quarterback has signed a three-year deal with the team. Hamilton acquired the rights to Mitchell in November from the Calgary Stampeders for a 2023 third-round pick, a 2024 fifth-rounder and future considerations. Mitchell, 32, joined the Stampeders in 2012 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLSE working on ‘mixed reality’ tech to enhance fan experience and help its teams win
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
TORONTO – Imagine being on the court with the Toronto Raptors. Or watching an NHL game from the stands with real-time statistics literally in front of your nose. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is ahead of you, developing “mixed reality” technology to change how fans experience the action by integrating digital information with the user’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones diagnosed with ALS
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Jones, 53, is currently in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Senators after being appointed to head coach D.J. Smith’s staff on July 5, 2019. He joined the club while having previous experience in the American Hockey League and ... Read More »
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