National Sports
Bombers running back Oliveira ready for first post-season start
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Brady Oliveira is ready to be in the playoff spotlight. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers third-year running back will make his first post-season start at that position when the team hosts the B.C. Lions in Sunday’s CFL West Division final at IG Field. The opportunity to do that in his hometown in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sedin twins, Luongo, Alfredsson lead Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2022
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – Daniel Sedin has shared the spotlight with his brother ever since they stepped into the NHL. The dynamic, breathtaking duo’s playing careers finished and with one of the game’s biggest honours beckoning, the younger sibling ““ by a whole six minutes ““ was front and centre minus his twin Friday as the celebration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran receiver Banks looking to add Grey Cup ring to career resume
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – It’s the lone accomplishment still missing from Brandon Banks’ football resume. On Sunday, the veteran receiver will look to help Toronto defeat the Montreal Alouettes in the East Division final. The Argonauts would advance to their first Grey Cup game since 2017 with a victory, but also move Banks a step closer to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec, N.W.T. improve to 7-2, headed for showdown at mixed curling championship
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Quebec and Northwest Territories won their morning draw matches on Friday at the Canadian mixed curling championships, setting up a clash for top spot in the championship pool. Quebec’s Felix Asselin scored two in the eighth end to pull out a 5-4 win over Ontario’s Scott McDonald and Northern Ontario used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL, NHLPA say World Cup of Hockey tournament will not return in 2024
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – The World Cup of Hockey will not be returning in 2024. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association said in a joint statement Friday “the current environment it is not feasible” to hold the World Cup, but did not elaborate further. The organizations were working on a plan to hold the tournament in February ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highlight-reel goal by Adriana Leon lifts Canada women past Brazil in soccer friendly
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
SANTOS, Brazil – Adriana Leon’s highlight-reel goal gave Canada a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a women’s soccer friendly Friday, extending the Canadian women’s win streak to five games. The seventh-ranked Canadians have now won nine of their last 10 and are 11-2-3 in 2022 with the losses coming to the top-ranked Americans (1-0 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL, NHLPA say World Cup of Hockey tournament will not return in 2014
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – The World Cup of Hockey will not be returning in 2024. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association said in a joint statement Friday “the current environment it is not feasible” to hold the World Cup, but did not elaborate further. The organizations were working on a plan to hold the tournament in February ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Own goal gives Canadian men a 2-2 tie with Bahrain in World Cup warmup
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
MANAMA, Bahrain – Canada, missing some of its top talent, tied Bahrain 2-2 on a 81st-minute own goal in a World Cup warmup match Friday. After Bahrain pulled ahead in the 65th minute from the penalty spot, it paid for failing to clear the ball. Substitute Zachary Brault-Guillard sent in a low cross that bounced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavallini goal gives Canadian men a 2-2 tie with Bahrain in World Cup warmup
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
MANAMA, Bahrain – Canada, missing some of its top talent, tied Bahrain 2-2 on Lucas Cavallini’s 81st-minute goal in a World Cup warmup match Friday. After Bahrain pulled ahead in the 65th minute from the penalty spot, it paid for failing to clear the ball. Substitute Zachary Brault-Guillard sent in a low cross that bounced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rose, Bombers set to make third straight West Division final appearance
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
He’s a native Californian, but Winston Rose has warmed up to the idea of playing football in Canada in November. Rose and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are in their third straight West Division final. The two-time defending Grey Cup champions host the B.C. Lions on Sunday at IG Field. “No, it never gets old,” Rose, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Elite Basketball League folds its franchise in Newfoundland
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The Canadian Elite Basketball League is suspending operations of its franchise in St. John’s, N.L. after just one season, the league announced on Friday. CEBL commissioner Mike Morreale said the decision to fold the Newfoundland Growlers franchise was made because its home arena, the Field House at Memorial University, lacked the ... Read More »
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