National Sports
William Nylander leads Maple Leafs over Panthers 5-4 in overtime
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
TORONTO – William Nylander felt he hadn’t been shooting the puck enough in recent weeks. His coach agreed – and added the at-times frustrating talent’s skating also wasn’t up to the required level. That changed in Tuesday’s third period before Nylander took it to another level with more room to manoeuvre. The Maple Leafs winger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Honey Badgers unable to upset Libertadores in Champions League Americas
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
MANAGUA, Nicaragua – The Brampton Honey Badgers continue to struggle against competition in the First Basketball Champions League Americas. The 2022 Canadian Elite Basketball League champion Badgers lost their third game of the Champions League on Tuesday, this time dropping a 106-90 decision to the unbeaten Libertadores of Mexico. Joshua Iberra and Steve Taylor Jr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday scores 37, Bucks beat Raptors 130-122
By Tom Kertscher, The Associated Press on January 17th, 2023
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night. The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the fourth consecutive game, shot 19-for-39 (49 per cent) from 3-point range. Fred Van Vleet led Toronto with 39 points. Gary Trent Jr. added 28 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Cowan paces Knights in rout over Rangers
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
KITCHENER, Ont. – Easton Cowan scored two goals, Ryan Winterton had a goal and two assists and the visiting London Knights crushed the Kitchener Rangers 7-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night. Ryan Humphrey, Logan Mailloux, George Diaco and Landon Sim also scored for the Knights (29-11-1-0), who outshot the hosts 31-30. Matthew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander leads Leafs over Panthers in OT
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
TORONTO – William Nylander scored his second goal of the night at 1:53 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Tuesday. Auston Matthews, Dryden Hunt and Alexander Kerfoot provided the rest of the offence for Toronto (27-11-7). Nylander added an assist for a three-point performance. Matt Murray allowed four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dadonov helps Canadiens shoot down Jets 4-1
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
MONTREAL – Trailing 1-0, the Montreal Canadiens scored four unanswered goals to grab a 4-1 win over the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Montreal (19-23-3) sealed back-to-back wins while handing the Jets only their second loss since the start of the new year. Evgenii Dadonov had his first two-goal game since March 17, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays reliever Julian Merryweather picked up by Cubs off waivers
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
TORONTO – Right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather is no longer with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old reliever was claimed off outright waivers by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening. Righty Junior Fernández cleared waivers was assigned outright to triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays. Merryweather had been designated for assignment by Toronto last week. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medals for North American Indigenous Games showcase Mi’kmaq culture
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
MILLBROOK, N.S. – Medals to be awarded at this summer’s North American Indigenous Games in Nova Scotia will showcase Mi’kmaq art, including a traditional eight-pointed star. Organizers revealed the design today and said Indigenous athletes from across the continent will take home nearly 3,000 gold, silver and bronze medals from thesporting competitions set for July. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers activated forward Evander Kane off long-term injured reserve ahead of their Tuesday night game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Kane had been sidelined since sustaining a lacerated wrist in a Nov. 8 game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kane has five goals and eight assists in 14 games this season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Jamie Harry and receiver Danny Vandervoort to one-year contract extensions Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. Harry appeared in nine games for Edmonton last season after being released by the B.C. Lions. Vandervoort suited up for all 18 regular-season contests in 2022, registering eight receptions for 75 yards. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defender/midfielder Kwame Awuah signs with D.C. United affiliate club
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2023
LEESBURG, Va. – Canadian Kwame Awuah has signed with Loudoun United FC, the USL Championship affiliate of D.C. United. The 27-year-old from Toronto, originally drafted 16th overall by New York City FC in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. spent last season with St. Louis City 2 in the MLS Next Pro league. “Kwame is a proven ... Read More »
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