National Sports
Three young players jump from Whitecaps’ development squad to MLS team
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Ali Ahmed knows his new Major League Soccer contract doesn’t mean the hard work has come to an end. Moving from the Vancouver Whitecaps’ development squad in the MLS Next Pro League to the first team this season is simply a new beginning for the 22-year-old Canadian wingback. “Just because I made the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fired CF Montreal reserve squad coach apologizes for past social media comments
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
MONTREAL – A soccer coach who was fired this month over years-old Twitter comments suggesting the former premier of Quebec should be assassinated is publicly apologizing. Sandro Grande was named CF Montreal’s reserve squad coach on Jan. 9 but was fired less than a day later after a political backlash over his hiring. Grande was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midfielder David Choiniere signs new multi-year deal with CPL champion Forge FC
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
HAMILTON – Attacking midfielder David Choiniere has signed a new multi-year contract with Forge FC. The 25-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., scored in Forge’s 2-0 championship win over Atletico Ottawa in October. The goal marked his ninth in knockout matches for the Hamilton-based team. “We are extremely happy to have David continue with us in Hamilton,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers coach Maurice fined for complaining about refs after loss to Leafs
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
NEW YORK – The NHL has fined Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice US$25,000 after he complained about the officiating in his team’s recent 5-4 overtime loss at Toronto. The Maple Leafs had seven power plays to Florida’s three in Tuesday’s game, and scored on two of them. “There will always be penalties you take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Priestley’s ‘Offside’ paints a complex portrait of former Leafs owner Harold Ballard
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
TORONTO – Jason Priestley wants Canadians to draw their own conclusions about Harold Ballard, the controversial former owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Priestley is the narrator and director of “Offside: the Harold Ballard Story,” which will make its CBC debut on Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern. Priestley said that as he researched Ballard and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario reinstates betting on UFC events in province
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
TORONTO – Ontario bettors can again wager on Ultimate Fighting Championship events. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) reinstated betting on UFC events in the province Thursday. On Dec. 1, the organization required all registering gaming operators in Ontario to stop offering and accepting bets on UFC fights. The AGCO said the order ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling persistence pays off for Northwest Territories skip Kerry Galusha
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
Kerry Galusha has seen some things. She was a wide-eyed junior curler at the 1998 Canadian women’s championship in Regina, which was a heralding of the hometown Sandra Schmirler team that had just won the first women’s Olympic gold medal awarded in the sport. “It was absolutely crazy. They were absolute celebrities to everybody, even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home of Los Angeles FC, Angel City FC to be known as BMO Stadium under new deal
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
BMO is joining forces with Los Angeles FC and Angel City FC, with the soccer teams’ shared home now known as BMO Stadium. The change from Banc of California Stadium took effect Thursday. BMO becomes a founding partner and official bank of Angel City, joining other blue-chip sponsors such as Chevrolet, Heineken and Tecate in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong goaltending the backbone of Quebec Remparts success this season
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
William Rousseau says a single morning skate last season altered the trajectory of his junior hockey career. Rousseau was struggling in net for the Quebec Remparts during a trip through the Maritimes, and goalie coach Pascal Lizotte was unavailable because he was unable to travel with the team. Seeing that Rousseau needed some pointers, head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Stampeders re-sign Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders re-signed Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge to a two-year contract Thursday. Judge, Calgary’s nominee for the CFL’s top Canadian award last season, was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 14. “Cameron Judge makes our team better,’ Calgary head coach/GM Dave Dickenson said in a statement. “We’re excited to keep him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray edges Kokkinakis after 4 a.m. at Australian Open
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 19th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis played deep into the night at the Australian Open, facing down exhaustion and each other for more than 5 1/2 hours in a second-round match until Murray emerged with a 4-6, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 7-5 victory that ended at just past 4 a.m. They ... Read More »
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