National Sports
Canadian women frustrated, disheartened by ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
Captain Christine Sinclair says the ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer has left her and other team representatives “exhausted and deflated” as they prepare to face the top-ranked Americans in the opening game of the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday. At a time when the on-field showdown with their archrival should be front and centre, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Marino out of Qatar Open with first-round loss to Kasatkina
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
DOHA, Qatar – Canada’s Rebecca Marino fell 7-6 (5), 6-2 to Russia’s Daria Kasatkina in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday. The Vancouver native had one ace to four double faults and only won 46.2 per cent of first-serve points. However, Marino went 4-for-8 on break point opportunities. Kasatkina didn’t record a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Trevor Harris
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
REGINA – Trevor Harris is officially a Saskatchewan Roughrider. The CFL club announced Harris’s signing Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. But sources had indicated last week that Harris agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Riders. Harris, 36, completed 71.6 per cent of his passes for 4,157 yards last season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks sign free-agent linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed veteran linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox to a two-year deal Tuesday, while adding defensive back Cariel Brooks, defensive lineman Michael Wakefield and offensive lineman Terran Vaughn on one-year contracts. Brooks signed just before the start of CFL free agency. The others came after. Brooks, 31, spent five seasons with the Hamilton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs star Auston Matthews eyeing Wednesday return following knee sprain
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Auston Matthews is ready to get back into action. The Maple Leafs star told reporters following Tuesday’s practice he’s aiming to return to the lineup when Toronto hosts the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. Matthews has been sidelined since suffering a sprained knee in warm-ups Jan. 25. The 25-year-old centre, who won last season’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats quietly busy on opening day of CFL free agency
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
HAMILTON – They’ve been quiet on the first day of free agency but it’s been a productive start for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Early on Tuesday, the CFL club had yet to formally announce any signings. But CFL sources requesting anonymity said the Ticats have deals in place with linebacker Jameer Thurman, defensive linemen Casey Sayles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones to serve as assistant coach for Barbarians match
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
The Barbarians, an iconic rugby all-star team, have appointed Canada coach Kingsley Jones an assistant coach for their May 28 match against a World XV. Jones will assist Eddie Jones, the former England and now Australia coach, in running the Barbarians at Twickenham. “Coaching the Barbarians is one of the highest honours in rugby,” Kingsley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks sign speedy receiver Eugene Lewis
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – Eugene Lewis is on the move. The East Division’s top player last season signed with the Edmonton Elks on Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. Contract details weren’t divulged but Lewis, 29, reportedly signed a two-year contract worth over $300,000 annually. The six-foot-one, 208-pound Lewis set career highs in catches (91), ... Read More »
1 response‘Everything to make them smile:’ Montreal Canadiens host Ukrainian peewee team
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens gave the Ukraine Selects peewee team a chance to momentarily forget about the horrors of the Russian invasion on Tuesday. The Ukraine Selects defeated Team Romania Wolves 2-0 on Monday to extend their three-week stay in Quebec City and move on in the tournament. Shortly after, the players got word ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. Lions sign QB Davis, OL Couture as CFL free agency opens
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions signed free agent quarterback Dominique Davis to a one-year deal. The team announced the news Tuesday as the CFL’s free agency period officially opened. Davis spent last season with the Montreal Alouettes, connecting on 19-of-25 pass attempts for 253 yards and three touchdowns. The 33-year-old from Lakeland, Fla., added ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s Auger-Aliassime begins title defence with first-round win at Rotterdam Open
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s title defence at the Rotterdam Open got off to a fast start Tuesday. The Montreal native needed just one hour 22 minutes to oust Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 6-2, 6-3 in the first round. Auger-Aliassime fired 13 aces and 21 winners, including an 86 per cent rate on first-serve points. The ... Read More »
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