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Canadiens snap seven-game losing streak, beat Penguins 6-4
By Dan Scifo, The Associated Press on March 14th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Anthony Richard scored the winning goal in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Richard scored at 3:05 of the third period. He took a stretch pass from Justin Barron and beat Casey DeSmith to the glove side. Montreal rebounded from an 8-4 home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VanVleet’s 36 points leads Raptors past Nuggets 125-110; Toronto ends three-game skid
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet’s 36-point performance powered the Toronto Raptors past the Denver Nuggets 125-110 on Tuesday. VanVleet also had seven assists and three steals as Toronto (33-36) snapped a three-game losing skid. O.G. Anunoby’s smothering defence and 24 points helped the Raptors gain a measure of revenge following a controversial ending to a 118-113 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal names defensive midfielder Samuel Piette as captain
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
MONTREAL – Major League Soccer club CF Montreal has named defensive midfielder Samuel Piette as captain for the 2023 season. The 28-year-old Piette has two goals and 10 assists in 145 games, including 129 starts over seven MLS seasons. Piette became CF Montreal’s all-time leader in minutes in a March 4 match against Austin FC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jesperi Kotkaniemi scores twice, Hurricanes beat Jets 5-3
By Bob Sutton, The Associated Press on March 14th, 2023
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Jesperi Kotkaniemi had two goals and an assist, Jack Drury scored his first goal of the season and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night. Jaccob Slavin and Brady Skjei, also scored for the Hurricanes, who’ve endured sudden offensive woes and the loss of a star player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hutchison tagged for six runs on three homers as New York Yankees down Blue Jays
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – Drew Hutchison was tagged for six runs in the first inning Tuesday as the New York Yankees rolled to a 10-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in spring training baseball action. Hutchison gave up a solo home run to DJ LeMahieu, a three-run homer to Josh Donaldson and a two-run shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats Colombia 5-0 at World Baseball Classic, Freeman leaves game with injury
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
PHOENIX – Otto Lopez hit a three-run homer, Noah Skirrow threw five quality innings and Canada shut out Colombia 5-0 Tuesday at the World Baseball Classic. Canada led 1-0 going into the eighth inning, but Owen Caissie had a two-out, RBI single to push the lead to 2-0. Lopez’s three-run shot in the ninth gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter reaches Champions League QF after 0-0 draw at Porto
By The Associated Press on March 14th, 2023
PORTO, Portugal (AP) – Heroic defending and the woodwork helped Inter Milan reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in more than a decade. Inter managed a 0-0 draw at Porto on Tuesday to progress 1-0 on aggregate and join city rival AC Milan in the final eight. Napoli could become the third ... Read More »
1 responseVancouver Whitecaps control destiny heading into Honduras
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Despite tough travel and punishing weather, the Vancouver Whitecaps know they have the upper hand as they prepare for CONCACAF Champions League play this week. The team also knows it has to treat the edge in competition with respect. “Honestly, we know we have an advantage. But in football, there’s a lot of ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC pick up Whitecaps defender Gutierrez off waivers
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
A former Vancouver Whitecaps defender has found a new home with Toronto FC. The ‘Caps announced Tuesday they had placed Cristian Gutierrez on waivers and he was picked up by Toronto. Gutierrez, 26, spent three seasons with Vancouver, playing wingback in 42 Major League Soccer games and registering six assists. Born in Greenfield Park, Que., ... Read More »
1 responseVeteran third Ryan Fry says he’s stepping back from competitive curling
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Decorated Canadian curler Ryan Fry has indicated on his social media accounts he’s stepping back from competitive curling. The 44-year-old from Winnipeg played third for the Brad Jacobs team that won an Olympic gold medal in 2014, a Canadian championship in 2013 and a world championship silver that same year. “An athlete never ... Read More »
1 responseRecruit Ready prepares young football players for U.S. high school, college ranks
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
What began as a way to remain involved in football and develop young players has blossomed into something unique for Brad Black and Blair Atkinson. Back in 2012, the former Manitoba Bisons players began Recruit Ready, a Winnipeg-based football speed and skill training program. Since then, graduates have not only gone on to play high ... Read More »
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