National Sports
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 »
1 responseVancouver Canucks seek consistency as punishing schedule gets underway
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks know January could make or break their season. Struggling with consistency and faced with a daunting schedule, this month will likely show whether Vancouver has the ability to claw its way into playoff position or if it will miss post-season play yet again. “I know from our standpoint, we have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard World Junior Hockey Championship Quarterfinals At Halifax Canada 4 Slovakia 3 (OT) Czechia 9 Switzerland 1 At Moncton, N.B. Sweden 3 Finland 2 United States 11 Germany 1 Relegation Round At Halifax Latvia 5 Austria 2 (Latvia leads best-of-three series 1-0) — NHL Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1 Vegas 3 Colorado 2 Philadelphia 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic beats Lestienne for winning start to 2023
By The Associated Press on January 2nd, 2023
ADELAIDE, Australia – World No. 1 Novak Djokovic kept up his winning streak in singles matches in Australia, beating Constant Lestienne of France 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Adelaide International. It was Djokovic’s 30th straight singles victory on Australian soil in a streak that goes back to 2018. Tuesday’s win was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedard scores in OT, Canada beats Slovakia to advance to world junior semifinals
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2023
HALIFAX – Connor Bedard made one opponent miss. And another. And another. The breathtaking 17-year-old then calmly slid the puck home to set off wild celebrations and send his country to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime on a brilliant, jaw-dropping individual effort Monday as the tournament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mathurin, Hield lead hot Pacers past Raptors122-114
By Mark Ambrogi, The Associated Press on January 2nd, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 points and Buddy Hield added 19 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 122-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their fourth consecutive victory on Monday. Myles Turner had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyrese Haliburton added 16 points and eight assists for the Pacers. Gary Trent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mathurin, Hield lead Pacers past Raptors for 4th straight win
By Mark Ambrogi, The Associated Press on January 2nd, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 points and Buddy Hield added 19 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 122-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their fourth consecutive victory Monday night. Myles Turner had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Tyrese Haliburton added 16 points and eight assists for the Pacers. T.J. McConnell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
By Mitch Stacy, The Associated Press on January 2nd, 2023
CINCINNATI (AP) – Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field Monday night and was administered CPR before being driven to a hospital, where the NFL said he was in critical condition, and Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals was suspended for the night. The NFL announced just over an hour after the injury ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills’ Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended
By Mitch Stacy, The Associated Press on January 2nd, 2023
CINCINNATI (AP) – Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, which was suspended after the injury. Hamlin collided with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after a completion. He got to his feet, appeared to adjust ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedard sets 5 records, Canada beats Slovakia in OT to advance to world junior semis
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2023
HALIFAX – Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Connor Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime on an incredible individual effort as the tournament hosts defeated Slovakia 4-3 on Monday. The extraordinary 17-year-old deked his way past three Slovaks before backhanding his eighth goal of the event to blow the ... Read More »
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