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CFL quarterback Nathan Rourke has workout with New York Giants
By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
Another day, another NFL workout for Canadian Nathan Rourke. The star CFL quarterback had a workout Tuesday with the New York Giants. It came a day after the 24-year-old Victoria native had a session with the Kansas City Chiefs. Since the end of the CFL season, the B.C. Lions quarterback has also worked out for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zach Thompson from Pirates for minor leaguer Chavez Young
By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Zach Thompson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Chavez Young. Thompson made 22 starts for Pittsburgh last season. The six-foot-seven, 250-pounder was 3-10 with a 5.18 earned-run average over 29 appearances. The 29-year-old native of Burleson, Texas, was drafted by the Chicago ... Read More »
1 responseDamar Hamlin’s horrific injury gives CFL opportunity to discuss, review protocols
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
It’s a story that’s now trending in a positive direction, but Damar Hamlin’s horrific injury is providing the CFL, its executives and its head coaches with a talking point at the league’s winter meetings. Hamlin a 24-year-old safety with the Buffalo Bills, suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during a game Jan. 2 against Cincinnati. With ... Read More »
1 responseAP source: Correa reaches $200M, 6-year deal with Twins
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on January 10th, 2023
Carlos Correa reversed course for a second time, agreeing Tuesday to a $200 million, six-year contract that keeps him with the Minnesota Twins after failing to complete agreements with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The deal for the All-Star shortstop ... Read More »
1 responseMaple Leafs defenceman T.J. Brodie back on injured reserve
By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
TORONTO – T.J. Brodie is back on the sidelines. The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed the veteran defenceman on injured reserve after he sat out Sunday’s 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers with an undisclosed ailment. Brodie missed 12 games earlier this season with an oblique injury. The 32-year-old has two goals and eight points ... Read More »
1 responseCF Montreal fires coach for past comments suggesting Quebec premier be assassinated
By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal has terminated the contract of its reserve squad coach after political backlash over years-old comments on his Twitter account suggesting the former premier of Quebec should be assassinated. The Major League Soccer club on Tuesday said it would end its deal with Sandro Grande less than a day after announcing his ... Read More »
1 responseMaple Leafs defencamen T.J. Brodie back on injured reserve
By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
TORONTO – T.J. Brodie is back on the sidelines. The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed the veteran defenceman on injured reserve after he sat out Sunday’s 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers with an undisclosed ailment. Brodie missed 12 games earlier this season with an oblique injury. The 32-year-old has two goals and eight points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Galarneau and Sebov post first-round qualifying wins at Australian Open
By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada’s Alexis Galarneau and Katherine Sebov earned first-round qualifying wins Tuesday at the Australian Open. Galarneau, from Laval, Que., defeated Britain’s Ryan Peniston 7-6 (5), 6-2. Sebov, from Toronto, upset Linda Noskova of Czechia – the No. 2 seed in the women’s qualifying draw – 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Qualifying play continues through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal terminates coach’s contract after political backlash over comments
By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal has terminated the contract of its reserve squad coach after a political backlash over his previous comments about Quebec’s 2012 election night shooting. The Major League Soccer club today announced the end of its deal with Sandro Grande less than a day after announcing the hire, with team president and CEO ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers game Proline’s top-selling event of the week
By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023
TORONTO – The Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers game Sunday night was Proline’s top-selling event of the week according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. The Packers needed the home win to secure a post-season berth. But the Lions, who’d already been eliminated from playoff contention, played the role of spoiler with a 20-16 victory. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings use power play to get past Oilers 6-3
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Kevin Fiala had two goals and two assists, Adrian Kempe also scored two power-play goals and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Monday night. Alex Iafallo and Viktor Arvidsson also scored as Los Angeles improved to 9-2-1 since Dec. 15. Pheonix Copley had 28 saves as he ... Read More »
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