National Sports
Olivier-Maxence Prosper enjoys breakout year while helping star sis Cassandre
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
For Olivier-Maxence Prosper, the lessons and experiences are not just for himself as he inches closer to a potential shot at his NBA dream. They are also for the Montreal native to share with his younger sister, Cassandre, who is embarking on a path she hopes leads to the WNBA. “Growing up, I was trying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames edge Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT in Johnny Gaudreau’s return to Saddledome
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – Dillon Dube’s overtime winner for the Calgary Flames capped Johnny Gaudreau’s eventful return to the Saddledome on Monday. Dube ended Calgary’s see-saw battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets at 2:25 of extra time for a 4-3 victory. Gaudreau had two assists, missed a penalty shot and was constantly razzed by Flames fans in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dabrowski eliminated from Australian Open after women’s doubles loss
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski is out of the Australian Open after a third-round loss in women’s doubles action. The Ottawa native and her Mexican partner Giuliana Olmos lost 7-5, 6-2 to American Caroline Dolehide and Anna Kalinskaya of Russia in a match played Tuesday night in Melbourne. Dabrowski and Olmos leapt out to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunday’s sports scoreboard for Jan. 23, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 5 N.Y. Islanders 2 Calgary 4 Columbus 3 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 6 Florida 2 Buffalo 3 Dallas 2 (OT) — NBA Orlando 113 Boston 98 Milwaukee 150 Detroit 130 Chicago 111 Atlanta 100 Houston 119 Minnesota 114 Utah 120 Charlotte 102 Portland 147 San Antonio 127 Memphis 133 Sacramento 100 &#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames edge Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT in Gaudreau’s return to Saddledome
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – Dillon Dube scored the overtime winner for the Calgary Flames in a 4-3 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Andrew Mangiapane, Walker Duehr and Nazem Kadri also scored for the Flames (23-16-9). Dube scored the winner on a two-on-one with Mangiapane at 2:25 of extra time. Calgary goaltender Dan Vladar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William Nylander powers Maple Leafs over struggling Islanders
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – William Nylander had two goals and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the slumping New York Islanders 5-2 on Monday night. John Tavares, with a goal and an assist, Calle Jarnkrok and Auston Matthews also scored for Toronto (29-11-8), which got 31 saves – and a key setup – from Ilya ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Klassen dominant as Winterhawks rout Chiefs 6-1
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. – Gabe Klassen scored twice and the Portland Winterhawks took a decisive 6-1 win over the Spokane Chiefs in Western Hockey League play on Monday. Ryan McCleary also put away a pair of goals for the Winterhawks (31-8-3), while Jack O’Brien scored and notched an assist, and Marcus Nguyen contributed a goal and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran CFL linebacker Muamba still pondering his football future
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – It’s a conversation Henoc Muamba knows is coming. The veteran linebacker’s life has been quite hectic since the Toronto Argonauts’ 24-23 Grey Cup upset of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Nov. 20. There have been numerous functions and speaking engagements for Muamba following his first-ever CFL championship, in addition to generating content for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal begin week three of training camp as trade rumours swirl
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal’s roster remains in a state of flux to start the third week of training camp thanks to a tumultuous off-season. While Major League Soccer clubs usually try to sort their business before the start of camp, Montreal’s attack could look extremely different with both arrivals and departures potentially affecting the club’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays sign nine international free agents, eight from Venezuela, one from Brazil
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with nine international free agents on Monday. Eight of the players are from Venezuela and one is from Brazil. Right-handed pitchers Samuel Acuna, Samuel Colmenares, and Sann Omosako as well as left-handed pitcher Eduar Gonzalez signed with the Blue Jays. Catchers Ivan Gomez and Edgardo Lopez, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnny Gaudreau comes back to Calgary’s Saddledome as a Blue Jacket
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – Johnny Gaudreau returned to the NHL city that accelerated him to league stardom for the first time since he left. A Calgary Flame his first eight seasons of professional hockey out of Boston College, the left-winger stepped back onto Saddledome ice Monday in Columbus Blue Jackets colours. His Blue Jackets teammates gave Gaudreau ... Read More »
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