National Sports
With NHL national rights up in 2026, could Amazon be the big winner after MLSE deal?
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
Rogers Communications’ plan to buy out Bell’s ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment could become a big victory for an emerging power player on the sports media scene. The deal makes tech giant Amazon a strong favourite to land national NHL broadcast rights once the current deal with Rogers expires in less than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norris looks to put injury woes behind him as Senators open training camp
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
OTTAWA – The road to recovery for Josh Norris has been long, but he’s starting training camp determined to leave the challenges of past seasons behind him. The Ottawa Senators centre has had his share of injuries and is no stranger to the gruelling process of rehab. Last season, Norris underwent surgery on his left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gausman pitches 5 no-hit innings and Guerrero goes deep twice as Blue Jays beat Rangers 4-0
By Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press on September 19th, 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Kevin Gausman pitched five no-hit innings before exiting with lower back tightness, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit two solo homers after that and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 4-0 on Thursday to avoid a series sweep. Texas managed only two singles against Gausman and four relievers. Gausman (13-11) struck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Off-season departures means opportunity knocks for young players at Jets camp
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have some huge holes to fill on both offence and defence this season. They lost second-line centre Sean Monahan and winger Tyler Toffoli to free agency and promising centre/winger Cole Perfetti – a restricted free agent – has yet to re-sign. That opens the door to such young blood as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamps, Riders face off in battle of teams desperate to make a playoff push
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
CALGARY – Even though the Calgary Stampeders haven’t won a game in more than a month, they’re still right in the thick of things in the CFL’s West Division. When the Stampeders (4-8-1) host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-7-1) at McMahon Stadium on Friday night, it will be a clash between two struggling teams battling for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran linebacker Wynton McManis returns to Argos defence to face Ticats
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
TORONTO – Wynton McManis will get a second shot at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The veteran linebacker returns Friday night when the Toronto Argonauts (7-6) host Hamilton (4-9). McManis missed six games with a groin injury. “Man, that’s tough as hell,” said McManis, a trademark toothpick in his mouth. “Just seeing your brothers going out there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelly Furtado to perform at Invictus Games opening cermony with Bruneau and Kahan
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Canadian pop icon Nelly Furtado has been named one of three headliners for the opening ceremony of the upcoming Invictus Games. Furtado, from Victoria, will share the stage with alt-pop star Roxane Bruneau of Delson, Que., and American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. They’ll be part of the show that opens the multi-sport event in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings sign Moritz Seider to 7-year deal worth nearly $60M
By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on September 19th, 2024
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Red Wings made another investment this week in a young standout, signing Moritz Seider to a seven-year contract worth nearly $60 million. The Red Wings announced the move with the 23-year-old German defenseman on Thursday, three days after keeping 22-year-old forward Lucas Raymond with a $64.6 million, eight-year deal. Detroit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic medallist Alysha Newman aims for new heights after career-best season
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
Alysha Newman was initially disappointed when her historic season, marked by an Olympic medal and record-breaking performances, came to a close. The 30-year-old from Delaware, Ont., finished third in the Diamond League final on Saturday, clearing 4.80 metres in the women’s pole vault. That capped a campaign where Newman overcame an ankle injury late in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks star goalie Thatcher Demko working through rare muscle injury
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
PENTICTON, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko says he’s been working his way back from a rare lower-body muscle injury since being sidelined in last season’s playoffs. The 28-year-old all star says the rehabilitation process has been frustrating, but he has made good progress in recent weeks and is confident he’ll be able to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veterans Tyson Beukeboom, Karen Paquin lead Canada’s team at WXV rugby tournament
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
Veterans Tyson Beukeboom and Karen Paquin will lead Canada at the WXV 1 women’s rugby tournament starting later this month in the Vancouver area. WXV 1 includes the top three teams from the Women’s Six Nations (England, France and Ireland) and the top three teams from the Pacific Four Series (Canada, New Zealand, and the ... Read More »
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