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‘They made me feel wanted:’ Whitecaps’ latest addition embracing Vancouver
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
VANCOUVER – Some blustery weather in Vancouver hasn’t dampened the arrival of the Whitecaps’ latest acquisition. Striker Sergio Cordova got his first taste of training at his new home base at the University of British Columbia Tuesday, where the temperature hovered around 7 C and a biting wind swept across the field. It was a ... Read More »
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By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
Gillian (The Savage) Robertson will join fellow Canadian Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser in moving down a weight class to compete on a UFC Fight Night card April 15 in Kansas City. The five-foot-five Robertson, whose previous 13 UFC fights were at flyweight (125 pounds), will take on unbeaten Venezuelan strawweight Piera (La Fiera) Rodriguez at ... Read More »
1 responseQMJHL’s Halifax Mooseheads sold to American businessman Sam Simon
By The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
HALIFAX – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Halifax Mooseheads have been sold to American businessman Sam Simon. The team announced Tuesday that Simon, who owns Atlas Oil and other business holdings, has purchased a controlling interest in the team from former NHL player Bobby Smith. Smith had been the majority owner since purchasing the ... Read More »
1 responseWinnipeg Jets place rookie forward Cole Perfetti on injured reserve
By The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
NEW YORK – The Winnipeg Jets placed forward Cole Perfetti on injured reserved Tuesday. The 21-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday’s 4-2 loss at New Jersey before sitting out Monday’s 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers. The 10th overall pick at the 2020 NHL draft has eight goals and 30 points in 51 ... Read More »
1 response“On Native land” anthem lyrics nothing new for some First Nations people
By The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
Jason Bird chuckles when he talks about the fuss that singer Jully Black has raised by changing a line in Canada’s national anthem to “on native land.” The professor of governance at the First Nations University of Canada says he and his friends used to sing the opening lines to O Canada that way all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition calls for pro hockey’s first Black coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame
By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
MONTREAL – A grassroots effort is underway to get professional hockey’s first Black coach, John Paris Jr., inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Nova Scotia launched a petition dubbed “Paris to Toronto” on Feb. 1, calling on the Nova Scotia-born Paris to be recognized by the Toronto-based hall for his contributions to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Soccer revamps and expands post-season format for 2023
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
Major League Soccer has revamped its playoff format with two extra teams making the post-season from each conference and an expanded first round featuring best-of-three series. The Eastern and Western Conference will each send nine teams to the post-season, one up from last year. At the end of the regular season, the top seven teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran offensive lineman Neufeld looking forward to CFL/CFLPA joint venture
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
TORONTO – He’s preparing for a 12th CFL season, but Pat Neufeld is also looking ahead to when he’s no longer a football player. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ offensive lineman will be among six players who will participate in the CFL mentorship program. The joint venture between the league and CFL Players’ Association exposes participants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks hire Jykine Bradley as defensive backs coach
By The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks hired Jykine Bradley as defensive backs coach Tuesday. Bradley held the same post with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last season, his first as a CFL coach. “We are very pleased to have coach Bradley joining our staff as the defensive backs coach,” head coach Bob Dyce said in a statement. “His ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames place defenceman Michael Stone on IR, recall Walker Duehr from AHL
By The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have placed defenceman Michael Stone on injured reserve, the club announced Tuesday. The 32-year-old has five goals and five assists in 46 games in 2022-23. Stone, whose ailment wasn’t disclosed by the team, has 40 goals and 144 points in 550 regular season appearances split between Phoenix/Arizona and Calgary. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba’s Jones wins fourth straight at Tournament of Hearts
By The Canadian Press on February 21st, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones drew closer to the playoffs at the Canadian women’s curling championships Tuesday with a 10-8 win over Kerry Galusha of Northwest Territories. Manitoba joined Northern Ontario’s Krista McCarville at 4-1 atop Pool B. Six-time champion Jones won four in a row after opening the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with ... Read More »
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