National Sports
Ever-present defender Alistair Johnston set to enter Canadian men’s record book
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Alistair Johnston has been a fixture for Canada the last two years, missing out on just one of the Canadian men’s 29 games since the start of 2021. And on Friday, the 24-year-old CF Montreal defender can enter the Canada record book if he sees action against No. 85 Bahrain in a pre-World Cup warmup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sherbrooke Phoenix’s Justin Gill enjoying breakout season with eyes on NHL again
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Fuelled by motivation from a down moment, Justin Gill has turned the corner in his junior hockey career. The 19-year-old Sherbrooke Phoenix centre has been enjoying a breakout season as one of the QMJHL’s top scorers, sitting second in points (31) and goals (15) through 17 games. After not having his named called at this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argos linebacker Wynton McManis hopeful about playing in CFL’s East final
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
TORONTO – The injury news continues to get better for Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts. Last week, the CFL team announced veteran Canadian running back Andrew Harris had resumed practising after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in a 34-27 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Aug. 12. The 35-year-old Winnipeg native required what was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jack Eichel thriving in the desert with Vegas Golden Knights
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Mark Stone knew all about the player. He just wasn’t sure about the person. The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Jack Eichel from Buffalo in a blockbuster trade last November following a messy, protracted standoff between the star centre and the Sabres over how to proceed with a neck injury that required surgery. The disagreement ““ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers forward Evander Kane out 3-4 months after wrist cut by skate
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will miss three to four months after being cut on the left wrist by a skate blade. The injury occurred during Edmonton’s 3-2 win at Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Kane got tangled with Lightning defenceman Philippe Myers just inside the Edmonton defensive zone and while on the ice was cut ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC trades Canadian Luca Petrasso to Orlando City for allocation money
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Toronto FC has traded fullback/midfielder Luca Petrasso to Orlando City SC in a deal that could net TFC up to US$400,000 in general allocation money. Toronto will get a guaranteed $300,000 in 2023 general allocation money and an additional $50,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2025 if certain performance-based metrics are met. Toronto will also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yukon posts 8-0 upset over Quebec at Canadian mixed curling championship
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Quebec suffered its first defeat at the 2022 Canadian mixed curling championship in surprising fashion, dropping an 8-0 decision to previously winless Yukon in Wednesday’s early draw. Yukon, skipped by Terry Miller, put the game away with a steal of three in the fifth end. Miller’s team opened with the hammer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens forward Slafkovsky suspended two games for boarding Red Wings’ Luff
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
NEW YORK – The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens rookie forward Juraj Slafkovsky two games, boarding Detroit Red Wings forward Matt Luff. The incident occurred in the third period of Montreal’s 3-2 shootout win at Detroit on Tuesday. Slafkovsky, the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft, was assessed a major and game misconduct ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Ravens rally for dramatic 22-16 win over Brazil at Rugby League World Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
LEEDS, United Kingdom – Alanna Fittes’ 79th-minute try lifted the Canada Ravens to a dramatic 22-16 win over tournament debutant Brazil on Wednesday at the Rugby League World Cup. The Canadian women leave the eight-team competition on a high note after opening losses to Papua New Guinea and England. The game was knotted at 16-16 ... Read More »
1 responseLeafs captain Tavares named ambassador for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s Proline
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has been named the ambassador for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s Proline online sports betting brand, the company announced Wednesday. Tavares becomes the first major sports league athlete to sign with OLG. As part of the partnership, Tavares, a native of Mississauga, Ont., will engage fans at public ... Read More »
1 responseWilliams named Canada’s coach for upcoming world junior hockey championship
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
CALGARY – Dennis Williams, who helped Canada win the gold medal at the 2022 world junior hockey championship as an assistant coach, will lead the staff for the upcoming 2023 tournament. Hockey Canada announced its coaching staff for the tournament in Halifax and Moncton, N.B., on Wednesday. Joining Williams on Canada’s bench will assistants coaches ... Read More »
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