National Sports
William Nylander powers Maple Leafs over struggling Islanders
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – William Nylander had two goals and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the slumping New York Islanders 5-2 on Monday night. John Tavares, with a goal and an assist, Calle Jarnkrok and Auston Matthews also scored for Toronto (29-11-8), which got 31 saves – and a key setup – from Ilya ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Klassen dominant as Winterhawks rout Chiefs 6-1
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. – Gabe Klassen scored twice and the Portland Winterhawks took a decisive 6-1 win over the Spokane Chiefs in Western Hockey League play on Monday. Ryan McCleary also put away a pair of goals for the Winterhawks (31-8-3), while Jack O’Brien scored and notched an assist, and Marcus Nguyen contributed a goal and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran CFL linebacker Muamba still pondering his football future
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – It’s a conversation Henoc Muamba knows is coming. The veteran linebacker’s life has been quite hectic since the Toronto Argonauts’ 24-23 Grey Cup upset of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Nov. 20. There have been numerous functions and speaking engagements for Muamba following his first-ever CFL championship, in addition to generating content for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal begin week three of training camp as trade rumours swirl
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal’s roster remains in a state of flux to start the third week of training camp thanks to a tumultuous off-season. While Major League Soccer clubs usually try to sort their business before the start of camp, Montreal’s attack could look extremely different with both arrivals and departures potentially affecting the club’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays sign nine international free agents, eight from Venezuela, one from Brazil
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with nine international free agents on Monday. Eight of the players are from Venezuela and one is from Brazil. Right-handed pitchers Samuel Acuna, Samuel Colmenares, and Sann Omosako as well as left-handed pitcher Eduar Gonzalez signed with the Blue Jays. Catchers Ivan Gomez and Edgardo Lopez, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnny Gaudreau comes back to Calgary’s Saddledome as a Blue Jacket
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – Johnny Gaudreau returned to the NHL city that accelerated him to league stardom for the first time since he left. A Calgary Flame his first eight seasons of professional hockey out of Boston College, the left-winger stepped back onto Saddledome ice Monday in Columbus Blue Jackets colours. His Blue Jackets teammates gave Gaudreau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge FC signs veteran Canadian defender Ashtone Morgan to new contract
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
HAMILTON – Forge FC has signed veteran Canadian defender Ashtone Morgan to a new contract. The 31-year-old fullback was a regular in Forge’s backline last season when the Hamilton side dispatched Atletico Ottawa 2-0 to win the Canadian Premier League title. Morgan, a veteran of Major League Soccer with both Toronto FC and Real Salt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everton fires Frank Lampard with team in relegation zone
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on January 23rd, 2023
LIVERPOOL, England – Everton fired manager Frank Lampard on Monday as the crisis-hit Premier League team took action amid its latest fight against relegation and protests by disgruntled fans against the club’s board. Lampard, a former England international and Chelsea great, lasted nearly a year in a role that is fast becoming one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby Canada meets with World Rugby to discuss high-performance future
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
Canada’s fourth-place finish at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in November came with a question. How long can Canada’s amateur program compete with countries like New Zealand, England and France that provide their women with central contracts? The Canadians pushed top-ranked England to the limit before falling 26-19 in the World Cup semifinal. Host New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL Roundup: Alouettes sign DB Wesley Sutton to two-year deal
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
MONTREAL – American defensive back Wesley Sutton signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes on Monday. The five-foot-11, 194-pound Sutton had a team-high 79 tackles last season with Montreal. The East Division all-star also recorded four sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. “We are happy to know we will be able to depend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ Hyman, Bolts’ Stamkos, Ducks’ Zegras named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2023
NEW YORK – Edmonton left-wing Zach Hyman, Tampa Bay centre Steven Stamkos and Anaheim centre Trevor Zegras have been named the NHL three stars of the week. Hyman led the league with nine points (four goals, five assists) and a plus-8 rating to help the Oilers post a 3-0-0 week and extend their winning streak ... Read More »
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