National Sports
Veteran Canadian midfielder Desiree Scott re-signs with the Kansas City Current
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Current have re-signed captain Desiree Scott for the 2023 season. The 35-year-old from Winnipeg, who has won 186 caps for Canada, returns for her third season with the Current and seventh in the National Women’s Soccer League. “Desi is an extremely important part of this club, and we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Cyle Larin gets fresh start with loan move to Spain’s Real Valladolid
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
Forward Cyle Larin, Canada’s leading men’s international scorer, has joined Spain’s Real Valladolid on a loan deal with a purchase option at the end of the season. The move from Belgium’s Club Brugge offers the 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., a fresh start. Larin joined fellow Canadian Tajon Buchanan at Club Brugge in July from Turkey’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran quarterback Mitchell to three-year deal
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
HAMILTON – Bo Levi Mitchell is a Hamilton Tiger-Cat. The veteran quarterback signed a three-year deal with Hamilton, the club announced Tuesday. The Ticats acquired the rights to Mitchell in November from the Calgary Stampeders. Mitchell, 32, joined the Stampeders in 2012 and had played his entire CFL career in Calgary. He lead the franchise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats agree to terms with quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
HAMILTON – Bo Levi Mitchell is a Hamilton Tiger-Cat. The club announced Tuesday that the veteran quarterback has signed a three-year deal with the team. Hamilton acquired the rights to Mitchell in November from the Calgary Stampeders for a 2023 third-round pick, a 2024 fifth-rounder and future considerations. Mitchell, 32, joined the Stampeders in 2012 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLSE working on ‘mixed reality’ tech to enhance fan experience and help its teams win
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
TORONTO – Imagine being on the court with the Toronto Raptors. Or watching an NHL game from the stands with real-time statistics literally in front of your nose. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is ahead of you, developing “mixed reality” technology to change how fans experience the action by integrating digital information with the user’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones diagnosed with ALS
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Jones, 53, is currently in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Senators after being appointed to head coach D.J. Smith’s staff on July 5, 2019. He joined the club while having previous experience in the American Hockey League and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivier-Maxence Prosper enjoys breakout year while helping star sis Cassandre
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2023
For Olivier-Maxence Prosper, the lessons and experiences are not just for himself as he inches closer to a potential shot at his NBA dream. They are also for the Montreal native to share with his younger sister, Cassandre, who is embarking on a path she hopes leads to the WNBA. “Growing up, I was trying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames edge Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT in Johnny Gaudreau’s return to Saddledome
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – Dillon Dube’s overtime winner for the Calgary Flames capped Johnny Gaudreau’s eventful return to the Saddledome on Monday. Dube ended Calgary’s see-saw battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets at 2:25 of extra time for a 4-3 victory. Gaudreau had two assists, missed a penalty shot and was constantly razzed by Flames fans in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dabrowski eliminated from Australian Open after women’s doubles loss
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski is out of the Australian Open after a third-round loss in women’s doubles action. The Ottawa native and her Mexican partner Giuliana Olmos lost 7-5, 6-2 to American Caroline Dolehide and Anna Kalinskaya of Russia in a match played Tuesday night in Melbourne. Dabrowski and Olmos leapt out to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunday’s sports scoreboard for Jan. 23, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 5 N.Y. Islanders 2 Calgary 4 Columbus 3 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 6 Florida 2 Buffalo 3 Dallas 2 (OT) — NBA Orlando 113 Boston 98 Milwaukee 150 Detroit 130 Chicago 111 Atlanta 100 Houston 119 Minnesota 114 Utah 120 Charlotte 102 Portland 147 San Antonio 127 Memphis 133 Sacramento 100 &#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames edge Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT in Gaudreau’s return to Saddledome
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – Dillon Dube scored the overtime winner for the Calgary Flames in a 4-3 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Andrew Mangiapane, Walker Duehr and Nazem Kadri also scored for the Flames (23-16-9). Dube scored the winner on a two-on-one with Mangiapane at 2:25 of extra time. Calgary goaltender Dan Vladar ... Read More »
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