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Harkins scores in overtime to earn Manitoba Moose a 5-4 AHL win over Laval Rocket
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
LAVAL, Que. – Jansen Harkins scored at 2:46 of overtime to earn the Manitoba Moose a 5-4 American Hockey League win over the Laval Rocket on Friday night. Dominic Toninato, Evan Polei, Wyatt Bongiovanni and Daniel Torgersson had the other goals for Manitoba (17-10-2-1). Alex Belzile had two goals and an assist for Laval (13-15-4-1). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Randle has 32 points, Brunson scores 26 and Knicks beat Raptors 112-108
By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
TORONTO – The frustration continues for the Toronto Raptors. Julius Randle scored 19 of his 32 points in the first quarter to lead the New York Knicks 112-108 over the Raptors on Friday, beating Toronto for the first time in 12 tries at Scotiabank Arena. Fred Van Vleet scored 28 points, while Gary Trent Jr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creighton’s McGuire, Duke’s Cooper named winners of NCAA soccer’s MAC Hermann Trophy
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
ST. LOUIS – Forwards Duncan McGuire of Creighton and Michelle Cooper of Duke won the MAC Hermann Trophy on Friday, the top individual honour in NCAA Div. I soccer. Johnson beat out Canadian Levonte Johnson, a forward from Syracuse, and Duke midfielder Peter Stroud for the men’s award. The other women’s finalists were Notre Dame ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers say Bauer ‘no longer part of organization’
By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Dodgers are cutting ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced two weeks ago, allowing him to resume his career with the start of the new season. A person familiar with the situation said Friday that the 31-year-old right-hander was designated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz out of Australian Open with leg injury
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2023
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Australian Open on Friday because of an injured right leg. The 19-year-old from Spain wrote on social media that he got hurt “through a chance, unnatural movement in training.” Alcaraz won the U.S. Open last September and rose atop the ATP rankings. He is the youngest man to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian goalkeeper Devon Kerr signs one-year deal with the Houston Dash
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
HOUSTON – Canadian goalkeeper Devon Kerr is back with the Houston Dash The 25-year-old from Barrie, Ont., spent the last two NWSL seasons as a backup with the Washington Spirit, who won the league title in 2021. The Dash said she has signed a one-year contract. Kerr started her pro career in Houston, joining the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenyan midfielder Wanyama signs two-year contract to remain with CF Montréal
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montréal has signed midfielder Victor Wanyama to a two-year contract extension through the 2024 Major League Soccer season. Wanyama will remain a designated player with the team. The 31-year-old joined Montreal on a free transfer from English Premier League side Tottenham on March 3, 2020. He has five goals and eight assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mirela Rahneva slides to World Cup skeleton silver
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
WINTERBERG, Germany – Canada’s Mirela Rahneva slid to second in women’s World Cup skeleton Friday on a track that’s been good to her. The 34-year-old from Ottawa claimed her 13th career World Cup medal and her fourth on Winterberg’s sliding track. “Winterberg is a really gentle gliders track,” Rahneva said. “It is a really nice, ... Read More »
1 responseWWE’s Vince McMahon is back after misconduct investigation
By Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2023
Vince McMahon is rejoining the board of WWE several months after he retired from the sports entertainment company during an investigation into alleged misconduct. WWE said Friday that McMahon, the founder and majority shareholder of WWE, would return as executive chairman. It also announced a board shakeup. Shares surged more than 22%. McMahon retired as ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC coach Bob Bradley sees plenty of positives as players report for duty
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
TORONTO – While there are roster holes still to be filled, head coach Bob Bradley was full of optimism as Toronto FC players reported for pre-season medicals. Bradley, starting his second year at Toronto’s helm, says TFC is setting its sights high. He says Toronto, which finished second from last in the league the last ... Read More »
1 responseStampeders’ Sindani suspended two games for performance-enhancing drug violation
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2023
Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Richie Sindani was suspended two games by the CFL on Friday for testing positive for banned substances. The 27-year-old from Regina tested positive for Methandienone and Stanozolol, the league said in a statement. “We were very disappointed when informed of Richie’s violation,” the Stampeders said in a statement. “The team trusts ... Read More »
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