National Sports
Forge FC signs veteran Canadian defender Ashtone Morgan to new contract
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
HAMILTON – Forge FC has signed veteran Canadian defender Ashtone Morgan to a new contract. The 31-year-old fullback was a regular in Forge’s backline last season when the Hamilton side dispatched Atletico Ottawa 2-0 to win the Canadian Premier League title. Morgan, a veteran of Major League Soccer with both Toronto FC and Real Salt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everton fires Frank Lampard with team in relegation zone
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on January 23rd, 2023
LIVERPOOL, England – Everton fired manager Frank Lampard on Monday as the crisis-hit Premier League team took action amid its latest fight against relegation and protests by disgruntled fans against the club’s board. Lampard, a former England international and Chelsea great, lasted nearly a year in a role that is fast becoming one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby Canada meets with World Rugby to discuss high-performance future
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
Canada’s fourth-place finish at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in November came with a question. How long can Canada’s amateur program compete with countries like New Zealand, England and France that provide their women with central contracts? The Canadians pushed top-ranked England to the limit before falling 26-19 in the World Cup semifinal. Host New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL Roundup: Alouettes sign DB Wesley Sutton to two-year deal
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
MONTREAL – American defensive back Wesley Sutton signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes on Monday. The five-foot-11, 194-pound Sutton had a team-high 79 tackles last season with Montreal. The East Division all-star also recorded four sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. “We are happy to know we will be able to depend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ Hyman, Bolts’ Stamkos, Ducks’ Zegras named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
NEW YORK – Edmonton left-wing Zach Hyman, Tampa Bay centre Steven Stamkos and Anaheim centre Trevor Zegras have been named the NHL three stars of the week. Hyman led the league with nine points (four goals, five assists) and a plus-8 rating to help the Oilers post a 3-0-0 week and extend their winning streak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators forward Norris to undergo shoulder surgery, will miss rest of season
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
OTTAWA – The season is over for Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris. General manager Pierre Dorion announced Monday that Norris will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the 2022-23 campaign. Norris returned to the lineup last Wednesday after missing 38 games with a shoulder injury. He had one goal and two assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Educators call for federal inquiry into “widespread abuse” in Canadian sports
By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
Dozens of Canadian and global sport scholars have joined the chorus in calling for an independent inquiry into sport in Canada, saying Canadian athletes deserve better. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, Scholars Against Abuse in Canadian Sport urgently asked for the inquiry amid “widespread reports of sexual, physical, and psychological ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Brooke Henderson moves up to No. 1 on LPGA Tour standings
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
Canada’s Brooke Henderson is No. 1 on the LPGA Tour standings. She was elevated to the top spot on the Race to CME Globe rankings on Monday after winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Henderson won the season-opening elite 29-player tournament by four strokes. The native of Smiths Falls, Ont., now has 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunday’s sports scoreboard for Jan. 22, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Cincinnati 27 Buffalo 10 San Francisco 19 Dallas 12 — NHL Winnipeg 5 Philadelphia 3 Boston 4 San Jose 0 New Jersey 2 Pittsburgh 1 (OT) Los Angeles 2 Chicago 1 Arizona 4 Vegas 1 — AHL Manitoba 4 Texas 3 (OT) Hartford 4 Providence 3 (OT) Cleveland 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Force rebound with OT win over Pride, Six split weekend series
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
MONTREAL – It didn’t take long for the Montreal Force to get rid of a bitter taste. Following a 5-0 drubbing to the Boston Pride on Saturday afternoon, the Montreal Force rebounded Sunday with a 2-1 overtime victory at the Premier Tech Centre in Premier Hockey Federation action. Taylor Baker opened the scoring for Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quick start helps Jets defeat Flyers 5-3
By Aaron Bracy, The Associated Press on January 22nd, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Axel Jonsson-Fjällby, Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele gave Winnipeg an early three-goal lead, and the Jets held on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 on Sunday night. Karson Kuhlman also scored, Kevin Stenlund had an empty-netter and David Rittich made 28 saves for the Jets, who improved to 2-2 on a five-game ... Read More »
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