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Edmonton Elks sign veteran players Michael Domagala and Tobi Antigha
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks signed Canadian kicker Michael Domagala and American linebacker Tobi Antigha on Thursday. Domagala, of St. Catharines, Ont., spent the last two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He averaged 44.8 yards per punt and 66.6 yards on kickoffs while making 12-of-16 field goals last season. Antigha had 18 tackles, one interception ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
HAMILTON, Ohio – Veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence is staying put. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Thursday that they’ve re-signed the 34-year-old American, who became a free agent Tuesday. “Simoni is someone I’ve had the pleasure of knowing since 2013,” said Hamilton head coach/president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer. “He is a terrific individual with a proven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaching Association of Canada opens free online mental health hub for coaches
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
Rhys McAlpine is trying to get his figure skaters adjusted to a post-pandemic world. He’s hopeful that a new project from the Coaching Association of Canada will help him do just that. The coach based in central-eastern Saskatchewan said that several of his students have not returned to their classes since the heaviest days of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions sign veteran American defensive Mike Jones
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed American defensive back Mike Jones on Thursday. The five-foot-10, 189-pound Jones spent last season with the Montreal Alouettes, registering 47 tackles, one interception and a forced fumble in 18 regular-season games. Jones spent the 2019 and 2021 seasons with Winnipeg, earning Grey Cup rings both campaigns. He has appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer amends labour statement at request of women’s players association
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canada Soccer has amended a statement it issued Friday and removed it from Twitter at the request of the Canadian Soccer Players’ Association (CSPA), which represents the players on the Canadian women’s national team “The original statement referenced details of a retroactive pay agreement that both parties had agreed would not be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A capsule look at the 2023 Canadian women’s curling championship field
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the 2023 Canadian women’s curling championship Feb. 17-26 in Kamloops, B.C. Teams listed by seeding in their pools, athletes from skip to lead POOL A Canada Kerri Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, Briane Harris (Gimli Curling Club). Einarson’s Manitoban team can become the first since Colleen ... Read More »
1 responseEinarson chases rare fourth straight title at Canadian women’s curling championship
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
Winning four Canadian women’s curling championships in a row was “bloody hard to do in hindsight,” says Colleen Jones. Nova Scotia’s Jones, Kim Kelly, Nancy Delahunt and Mary-Anne Arsenault comprise the only team to win four consecutive Scotties Tournament of Hearts titles, which they achieved from 2001 to 2004. Kerri Einarson’s foursome can join Jones ... Read More »
1 responseVancouver Whitecaps will sport a new look this MLS season
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps will have a new look and a new sponsor when they open the Major League Soccer season later this month. The team unveiled its 2023 “Bloodlines” jersey on Thursday, supporting Canadian Blood Services and featuring the name of its new premier partner Telus. The Vancouver-based telecommunications company replaces Bell, which ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian women learn draw for CONCACAF Under-20 qualifying tournament
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
MIAMI – Canada has been drawn in Group A with El Salvador, Cuba, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Martinique and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the qualifying tournament for the CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship. The Canadians have to win their qualifying group to advance to the final tournament under the region’s new format for women’s ... Read More »
1 responseToronto Six named co-host of Premier Hockey Federation semifinals
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre will co-host the semifinals of the Premier Hockey Federation’s Isobel Cup next month. The PHF announced Thursday that Toronto and Boston would each host a best-of-three semifinal series at the conclusion of the 84-game regular season. The Toronto series is scheduled to start March 17, a day after the Boston semifinal ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa Redblacks sign Canadian running back Ante Milanovic-Litre to one-year contract
By The Canadian Press on February 16th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian running back Ante Milanovic-Litre to a one-year contract Thursday. Milanovic-Litre, 28, spent the 2022 campaign with Edmonton after four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. The Vancouver native ran for 241 yards and a touchdown in 18 regular-season games last year with the Elks. Milanovic-Litre won a Grey Cup ... Read More »
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