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Canadian defender Yao among fresh faces looking to crack Whitecaps’ roster
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Sporting director Axel Schuster knew heading into the off-season that he had work to do reshaping the Vancouver Whitecaps’ roster. Though the club took 39 points from 26 games down the stretch last season, it finished with a disappointing 12-15-7 record and missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHLers discuss thankless role of warmup puck distributor: ‘It can be a dangerous job’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
Max Domi didn’t want the job. In truth, not many do. But there were injuries up and down the lineup. Someone had to take the reins. Not on the ice during the action of a live NHL game, but in warmups as the player tabbed with distributing pucks to teammates. The task seems simple and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montréal signs Canadian-born midfielder Ilias Iliadis to two-year deal
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
MONTREAL – Major League Soccer club CF Montréal has signed midfielder Ilias Iliadis to a two-year contract. The deal runs through 2024 and includes options for 2025 and 2026. The 21-year-old Iliadis was born in Toronto and has both Canadian and Greek citizenship. He most recently played with the reserve side of Greek club Panathinaikos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matheson says support growing for proposed Canadian women’s soccer league
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
Diana Matheson’s to-do list keeps growing. But so does support for her planned Canadian women’s professional soccer league. Matheson and business partner Thomas Gilbert, the co-founders of Project 8 which is behind the league, already have helping hands. “It started as just Tom and I, obviously very much in startup mode,” Matheson said in an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons run in a year
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon. Pobjoy, who started on New Year’s Day, plans to accomplish the feat running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks renew ‘The Manny Show,’ re-sign veteran receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
The “Manny Show” has been renewed for another season. Veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux re-signed with the Edmonton Elks on Friday for a one-year deal. Arceneaux will return for his second season in Edmonton and 11th in the CFL. “‹ “There was unfinished business with how the 2022 season went,” said Arceneaux. “I just felt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schizas leads after women’s short program at Canadian figure skating championship
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
OSHAWA, Ont. – Madeline Schizas is the leader after the women’s singles short program at the Canadian figure skating championships. The 19-year-old from Oakville, Ont., scored 68.52 for her “Black Swan” program, despite a bobble on her triple loop. Lia Pereira, who’s also competing in pairs at the national championships with Trent Michaud, had 61.21 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedard tops NHL Central Scouting’s mid-season draft rankings among N.A. skaters
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
NEW YORK – Connor Bedard tops NHL Central Scouting’s mid-season rankings of North American skaters ahead of the 2023 draft. The 17-year-old centre for the Western Hockey League’s Regina Pats has an astounding 31 goals and 70 points in 29 regular-season games in 2022-23. Bedard is also coming off a memorable performance at the recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo signs with England’s Arsenal
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
LONDON – Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo, who spent the last four years with Sweden’s Vittsjo GIK, has signed with Arsenal. Arsenal (9-1-0) currently stands second behind Chelsea on goal difference in England’s Barclay Women’s Super League standings. Arsenal hosts Chelsea, which is home to fellow Canadian internationals Kadeisha Buchanan and Jessie Fleming, on Sunday in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks running back Brendan Gillanders retires after CFL eight seasons
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
OTTAWA – Brendan Gillanders is calling it a career. The Ottawa Redblacks running back announced his retirement Friday after eight CFL seasons. “When I started playing football here in Ottawa at the age of 10, I never dreamt I would one day play in two Grey Cups, and help bring one home to family, friends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loutitt makes Canadian women’s ski jumping history by winning World Cup gold in Japan
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
ZAÅŒ, Japan – A Canadian is on top of the podium at a World Cup women’s ski jump event for the first time. Calgary’s Alexandria Loutitt won gold today in Zao, Japan with jumps of 98.5 and 95 metres. She finished with 240.3 points, well ahead of two Austrian ski jumpers (Eva Pinkeling and Chiara ... Read More »
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