National Sports
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Mike Hoffman to professional tryout
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout. The 34-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 66 games with the San Jose Sharks last season. Ottawa selected Hoffman in the fifth round of the 2009 NHL draft. He spent seven seasons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Foligno named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on September 18th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Nick Foligno took on a leadership role for the Chicago Blackhawks before he played his first game for the team. That was only the beginning. Foligno became the 35th captain in franchise history on Wednesday. The move was announced by the organization on the eve of its first official practice of training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny Gaudreau
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on September 18th, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Matthew Tkachuk estimated that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau’s exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week. And he’s not going to stop, either. Tkachuk spoke Wednesday about the death of his longtime friend and former teammate, calling Gaudreau “the most offensively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario sports minister, ex-CFL player Lumsden to donate brain to concussion research
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2024
TORONTO – Ontario sports minister Neil Lumsden will donate his brain to concussion research. Lumsden, a former Canadian Football League star, announced Wednesday at Varsity Stadium he’ll be donating his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada (CLFC) to assist with research on brain injuries. Brain donations are important for gaining insight into the prevention, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2024
TORONTO – One sports business expert thinks Rogers Communications Inc.’s landmark deal to acquire rival telecom BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment could lead to better, but pricier, fan experiences. Brock University sport management professor Michael Naraine says the $4.7 billion deal, which gives Rogers a 75 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five things to know about Rogers deal to buy Bell’s MLSE stake
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2024
TORONTO – Rogers has inched closer to having complete reign over the Toronto sports landscape, buying out Bell’s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion. Once complete, the deal would give Rogers 75 per cent ownership of MLSE. Bell and Rogers have an even 37.5 per cent stake in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner declines to answer contract questions as camp opens
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2024
TORONTO – Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner says he’s only focused on the upcoming season – and not his future. The winger’s status, however, cast a long shadow as the club reconvened for training camp Wednesday. Marner opened his media availability with a statement to reporters saying he wouldn’t be taking questions about his contract. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps go from hunters to hunted in 2024-25 figure skating season
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2024
With gold medals freshly around their necks, Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps didn’t miss a step during the figure skating off-season. The Canadian pairs team leapt to the top at the world championship in Montreal where Stellato-Dudek became the oldest woman to win a world title last March. But making figure skating history wasn’t enough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers Communications to buy out Bell’s share of MLSE for $4.7 billion
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2024
TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate. Rogers and Bell had held equal shares of MLSE, which owns the NHL Maple Leafs, NBA Raptor, CFL Argonauts, MLS Toronto FC and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at World Cup in 1990, dies at 59
By Andrew Dampf, The Associated Press on September 18th, 2024
ROME (AP) – Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at its home World Cup in 1990, has died. He was 59. Schillaci had been hospitalized in Palermo following treatment for colon cancer. The Palermo Civico hospital said in a statement that Schillacci died on Wednesday morning after being admitted 11 days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at World Cup in 1990, dies at 59
By The Associated Press on September 18th, 2024
ROME (AP) – Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at its home World Cup in 1990, has died. He was 59. Schillaci had been hospitalized in Palermo following treatment for colon cancer. The Palermo Civico hospital said in a statement that Schillacci died on Wednesday morning after being admitted 11 days ... Read More »
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