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Tanya Henderson making an impact as member of B.C. Lions’ coaching staff
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
Tanya Henderson is a reluctant pioneer. The 31-year-old is entering her second season as a defensive assistant with the B.C. Lions. Henderson made CFL history last year when she became the league’s first full-time female coach. “Most days, no, I don’t (feel like a pioneer) I just do my own thing,” Henderson said during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fleury’s 46-save effort leads Wild to 4-2 victory over reeling Jets
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Marc-Andre Fleury made 46 saves to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday that extended the team’s point streak to 11 consecutive games. The Wild are 9-0-2 in their past 11 contests. Fleury also has victories in his last four starts. Marcus Foligno had a goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arendz, Cameron lead three-medal day for Canada’s Para Nordic team at World Cup
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
PARK CITY, Utah – Mark Arendz and Collin Cameron led a three-medal day in World Cup action for Canada’s Para Nordic team to conclude the season on Wednesday in Park City, Utah. Arendz earned silver in the men’s 20-kilometre freestyle standing ski event of the mass start, while Cameron grabbed silver in the freestyle sitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris
By Eddie Pells, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
A group of 42 retired Canadian Olympians urged the Canadian Olympic Committee to reject the idea of allowing Russians to participate in next year’s Paris Games unless Russia withdraws from Ukraine. “We condemn recent public statements issued by the COC supporting the “˜exploration of a pathway’ for Russians and Belarusians to compete as “˜neutrals’ in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada falls 11-7 in World Baseball Classic tune-up against MLB’s Chicago Cubs
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
MESA, Ariz. – Cody Bellinger had two RBIs, including a home run that kick-started Chicago’s late run to pull ahead and away as the Cubs defeated Canada 11-7 on Wednesday. Down 4-3 after a scoreless fifth inning, Bellinger hit a solo shot in the bottom of the sixth. With the aid of a passed ball, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McEwen, Sturmay and Carruthers post key wins ahead of cut-down day at Brier
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – The favourites are in great shape at the Canadian men’s curling championship. The real battles were building around the playoff cutlines as the last few round-robin draws approached. Northern Ontario’s Tanner Horgan (5-1) was a good bet to make the three-team cut in Pool A with Alberta’s Kevin Koe (6-0) and Manitoba’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tanya Walter making an impact as member of B.C. Lions’ coaching staff
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
Tanya Walter is a reluctant pioneer. The 31-year-old is entering her second season as a defensive assistant with the B.C. Lions. Walter made CFL history last year when she became the league’s first full-time female coach. “Most days, no, I don’t (feel like a pioneer) I just do my own thing,” Walter said during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Aubin-Mercier returns in April to open defence of PFL lightweight title
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
(The Canadian Gangster) Olivier Aubin-Mercier returns to action April 14 at PFL 3 in Las Vegas, his first outing since winning the Professional Fighters League lightweight title and US$1 million in November. The 34-year-old from Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Que., will face (Hurricane) Shane Burgos, who is making his PFL debut, in the main event at The Theater ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McEwen and Sturmay post key victories to improve playoff chances at Brier
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – Ontario’s Mike McEwen defeated New Brunswick’s Scott Jones 11-4 on Wednesday afternoon to improve his chances of reaching the playoffs at the Tim Hortons Brier. McEwen made a draw for four in the opening end and tacked on three more points in the sixth to pull away. He improved to 4-2 after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain to face Kron Gracie at UFC 288
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain’s grappling skills will be tested when he faces Kron Gracie on May 6 at UFC 288 in Newark, N.J. As his last name suggests, Gracie is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace. The California-based Brazilian is the son of Erickson Gracie and grandson of the late Helio Gracie, the co-founder of BJJ. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators goalie Cam Talbot again bitten by injury bug as team pushes for playoff spot
By The Canadian Press on March 8th, 2023
SEATTLE – Ottawa Senators goaltender Cam Talbot will miss three crucial weeks as his team pushes for a playoff spot. The 35-year-old suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday’s 5-2 home victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets and was held out of Ottawa’s 5-0 road loss to the Chicago Blackhawks some 48 hours later. Head coach ... Read More »
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