National Sports
Hurricanes’ Pacioretty suffers 2nd Achilles tendon tear
By The Associated Press on January 20th, 2023
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Carolina Hurricanes winger Max Pacioretty has suffered a second tear of his right Achilles tendon, the team said Friday. Pacioretty was placed on injured reserve after he was hurt late in the third quarter of Thursday night’s win over Minnesota. Players placed on IR must sit out a minimum of seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson’s torrid start sparks 4-shot lead at LPGA opener
By Jeff Babineau, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – One of Brooke Henderson’s goals heading into the newly minted LPGA season was to get herself into contention more often. The Canadian is off to a strong start, building a four-shot lead Friday in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Playing alongside Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam, who is competing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Communication key for veteran Jets coach as Winnipeg gets Bowness bump
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2023
TORONTO – Rick Bowness made a promise when he turned his attention behind the bench. Having just retired, the journeyman centre would coach the way he wanted – the way he wished – he had been coached. Nearly four decades later, hockey has changed in countless ways. Bowness, however, kept his word to himself – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa scores 29 straight points in beating Canada at HSBC New Zealand Sevens
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2023
HAMILTON, New Zealand – Canada’s men had a rough start at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Friday, beaten 34-5 by South Africa with Shilton van Wyk scoring three tries for the Blitzboks. South Africa recorded 29 straight points en route to the win. South Africa arrived in New Zealand second in the overall standings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juventus hit with 15-point penalty for false accounting
By The Associated Press on January 20th, 2023
ROME (AP) – Juventus was hit with a massive 15-point penalty for false accounting Friday following an appeal hearing at the Italian soccer federation. The punishment could eliminate the club’s chances of playing in Europe next season. Juventus was third in Serie A and 10 points behind Italian league leader Napoli. The penalty drops the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian wheelchair tennis player Shaw to play in quad division at Australian Open
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2023
Canada’s Rob Shaw wouldn’t mind seeing the wind pick up next week at Melbourne Park when he takes to the court at the Australian Open. Shaw, the lone Canadian wheelchair tennis player in the field, competes in the quad division for players with varying levels of upper and lower limb impairment. “I don’t have the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kei Kamara reports to CF Montreal’s camp after making trade request
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal’s busy off-season continued Friday, as striker Kei Kamara reported to the club for the first time since his recent public trade request. The Sierra Leone international, who said in a Jan. 11 social media post that he wanted to move on from the Major League Soccer club, did not do any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks coach Boudreau emotional amid rumours of coaching change
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Rumours of an imminent change behind the Vancouver Canucks bench haven’t escaped current head coach Bruce Boudreau. “I’d be a fool not to say that I don’t know what’s going on,” Boudreau said Friday. “But “¦ you come to work and you realize, you know how great the game is.” Tears welled in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian MLS clubs learn draw for Leagues Cup 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2023
Canada’s three Major League Soccer teams are set to match up against some familiar opponents when they play the Leagues Cup this summer. The tournament’s draw, released Friday, groups the No. 2 MLS seed CF Montreal with fellow Eastern Conference club D.C. United (No. 27 MLS) and Pumas (No. 14 LIGA MX). The Vancouver Whitecaps ... Read More »
1 responseAgeless Glenn Howard aims to defend Ontario Tankard title and earn Brier berth
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2023
Feeling “10 times better” after off-season knee surgery, the ageless Glenn Howard is feeling refreshed and energized as he aims to defend his team’s title at the upcoming Ontario Tankard. “It’s unbelievable. I’m 60 years old and I’ve still got the fire,” Howard said. “Every time I lace them up – and I don’t care ... Read More »
1 responseStudy: Sports help people with intellectual disabilities lower risk of depression
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2023
A study on the positive impact the Special Olympics has on its athletes has given John Bryden hope that he’ll be able to speak with his daughter Carly again. Born with an intellectual disability, Carly had been outgoing and was even interviewed by TSN’s Kate Beirness as part of a Special Olympics fundraising drive. But ... Read More »
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