National Sports
Hockey is life: Ukrainian players determined to preserve sport during war with Russia
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
EDMONTON – Some Ukrainian hockey players practising on the ice in Western Canada say hockey is life. The Ukrainian men’s national team has been in the Prairies preparing for the 2023 Winter World University Games scheduled to start next week in Lake Placid, N.Y. Due to intensified attacks on its infrastructure during the Russian invasion, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks sign receiver/returner DeVonte Dedmon to two-year extension
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks have signed receiver and return specialist DeVonte Dedmon to a two-year contract extension. The 26-year-old rejoined the Redblacks during the 2022 season after pursuing an NFL opportunity with the Miami Dolphins. He suited up for six games and 13 punt returns for 174 yards and eight kickoff returns for 182 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slumping Toronto Raptors hope upcoming six-game homestand can turn season around
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – A day after Precious Achiuwa returned from injury, he lamented a couple of alley-oops thrown to him from Scottie Barnes. Achiuwa had 11 points and three blocks in an energetic 12 minutes in the Toronto Raptors’ 122-114 loss in Indiana. It was his first game after missing 24 with torn ankle ligaments, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche gave Ontario bettors biggest returns in 2022
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – Nathan MacKinnon and the Stanley Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche gave Ontario sports bettors plenty of bang for their buck in 2022. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, MacKinnon and the Avs made Ontario sports bettors the most money overall last year. The province’s sports-betting industry opened fully April 4. Colorado defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills-Bengals won’t resume game this week, Week 18 unchanged
By The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2023
The NFL has informed the Bills and Bengals that their game suspended Monday night will not be resumed this week while the Week 18 schedule remains unchanged. The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the pivotal Bills-Bengals game at a later date. The game was suspended in the first quarter when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous
By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2023
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) – Pelé was buried in his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pelé played for most of his career. Pelé was being laid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nik Lewis, Juwan Simpson return to Calgary Stampeders as coaches
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
CALGARY – Two former Calgary Stampeders are returning to the CFL club as coaches. Nik Lewis and Juwan Simpson were named Calgary’s receivers and defensive line coach respectively for the 2023 season on Tuesday. Hall of Famer Lewis played receiver for 11 seasons with the Stampeders, and Simpson was a defensive back for eight. Both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of Bills’ Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2023
The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. “We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country,” Hamlin’s family wrote in a message posted on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelé’s coffin arrives at cemetery in city he made famous
By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2023
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) – Pelé’s coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pelé played for most of his career. Pelé was being buried ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. “I have loved working in sport, seeing the drive and passion of the high performance athletes, as well as the dedication and devotion of the volunteers, parents ... Read More »
1 responseToronto Argonauts part ways with veteran CFL receiver Brandon Banks
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – Brandon Banks first season with the Toronto Argonauts will be his last. The CFL club announced Tuesday it has parted ways with the veteran American receiver. “Brandon arrived here as a bitter rival and leaves as a member of the Argos family,” Argos’ general manager Michael Clemons said in a statement. “We thank ... Read More »
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