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After a season on loan in the CPL, defender Luke Singh looks to stick with Toronto FC
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
After being thrown into the deep end with Toronto FC in 2021, defender Luke Singh found himself facing different challenges last season on loan with FC Edmonton. And while he relished the opportunity he got in the Canadian Premier League, the 22-year-old admits playing for a franchise in limbo wasn’t easy. The CPL took over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ealey: Historic Super Bowl matchup is between two good QBs ‘who happen to be Black’
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Long before there was Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Doug Williams or even Warren Moon, there was Chuck Ealey. When Mahomes and Hurts lead the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively, on to the field Sunday, it will mark the first Super Bowl featuring two Black starting quarterbacks. Adding emphasis to the historic matchup is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian snowboarder Brooke D’Hondt relishes hometown halfpipe World Cup
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
CALGARY – Brooke D’Hondt has dropped into Calgary’s halfpipe a 10-minute drive from home more times than she can count, but the snowboarder will compete in her first World Cup there starting Thursday. The youngest member of Canada’s 2022 Olympic team in Beijing became serious about snowboarding around the same time WinSport built a superpipe ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC sells young Canadian winger Jayden Nelson to Norway’s Rosenborg
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Toronto FC has sold 20-year-old winger Jayden Nelson to Norway’s Rosenborg BK. Nelson has made 50 appearances across all competitions since joining Toronto as a homegrown player in January 2020 but found himself behind Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi when the Italian stars joined the club midway through last season. The return of veteran attacking ... Read More »
1 responseSource: Hamilton Tiger-Cats agree to terms with veteran linebacker Thurman
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Jameer Thurman is on the move. A CFL source said Wednesday the veteran linebacker has agreed to terms on a contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The six-foot, 227-pound American has spent the last four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Thurman, 28, was slated to become a free agent Tuesday but pending free agents have been ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian defender O’Vonte Mullings signs new deal with Red Bulls reserve team
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
HARRISON, N.J. – Canadian defender O’Vonte Mullings has signed an MLS Next Pro contract with New York Red Bulls II. The 22-year-old from Toronto was taken in the first round (20th overall) of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by the Red Bulls. He spent last season with the Red Bulls reserve team in the USL Championship, ... Read More »
1 responseApple adds more Canadian talent to broadcast crew for MLS Season Pass
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Canadians Paul Dolan, Greg Sutton, Olivier Brett, Vincent Destouches and Blake Price are joining Apple’s MLS Season Pass broadcast team. Wednesday marked the third round of on-air personalities announced by Apple and Major League Soccer. Canadians Patrice Bernier, Kaylyn Kyle, Ross Smith and Matt Cullen were previously announced as part of the broadcast team. Dolan, ... Read More »
1 response‘Sprint to the end’: Wild Western Conference still up for grabs
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Nathan MacKinnon still sees a path to the top. Such is Western Conference life in 2022-23. MacKinnon and his Colorado Avalanche – the reigning Stanley Cup champions pummeled by injuries in the first half of NHL the schedule – currently sit right at the playoff cutline. But unlike the East, where the Boston Bruins have ... Read More »
1 responseSiakam, Barnes ignoring trade deadline speculation as Raptors could be sellers
By John Chidley Hill, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
TORONTO – After seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam is over trade deadline speculation. “At the end of the day, we know what it is. What’s the point of us coming here and talking every (expletive) – ah, sorry – every deadline?” Siakam said laughing as he caught himself swearing in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Katie Cranston to make NCAA tournament debut at Nexus Collegiate event
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
Katie Cranston was faced with a difficult decision after getting status on the Epson Tour – should she turn pro or go to school? She chose Auburn University over the second-tier women’s professional golf tour, arriving at the American college halfway through the school year. Just three weeks into the semester, the Canadian golfer is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Cougars maul Rockets, Rebels edge Winterhawks in shootout
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2023
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Ondrej Becher scored twice and notched an assist Tuesday as the Prince George Cougars clawed out a decisive 5-1 win over the Kelowna Rockets in Western Hockey League action. Ethan Samson had a goal and a helper for the Cougars (22-21-4), while Jaxsen Wiebe and Riley Heidt also scored. Chase Wheatcroft ... Read More »
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