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Toronto FC promote forward Charlie Sharp, wingback Nate Edwards to first-team roster
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
TORONTO – After being drafted in the third round (61st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, forward Charlie Sharp decided to put his dream of playing professional football on hold. He spent a couple of weeks training with Toronto FC that summer and then returned for a fifth year at Western Michigan University. “It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor for upcoming NHL season
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team’s helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season. The new helmet will debut Sunday when Toronto opens its 2024-25 pre-season against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. The Oreo logo replaces Canadian restaurant chain Pizza Pizza, which was the Leafs’ helmet sponsor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weegar committed to Calgary Flames despite veteran exodus
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
MacKenzie Weegar wasn’t bitter or upset as he watched friends live out their dreams. The Calgary Flames defenceman just hopes to experience the same feeling one day. He also knows the road leading to that moment, if it does arrive, will likely be long and winding – much like his own path. A seventh-round pick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fledgling Northern Super League adds four to front office ahead of April kickoff
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
The Northern Super League has fleshed out its front office with four appointments. Jose Maria Celestino da Costa was named vice-president and head of soccer operations while Marianne Brooks was appointed vice-president of partnerships, Kelly Shouldice as vice-president of brand and content and Joyce Sou as vice-president of finance and business operations. The new six-team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotland to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backed out
By The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Scotland has rescued the Commonwealth Games that were in jeopardy after Australia’s Victoria state backed out of plans to host the 2026 sporting event. Glasgow, which hosted the event 10 years ago, will do so again, though some sports will need to be dropped as the Commonwealth Games Federation aims to reduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canadiens, Senators defenceman Chris Wideman retires after six NHL seasons
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
MONTREAL – Former Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Wideman announced he’s retiring after six NHL seasons on Tuesday. Wideman spent his last three seasons under contract with the Canadiens, but did not play during the 2023-24 campaign due to a back injury. The 34-year-old said in a letter released by the Canadiens that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Hockey League boosts border rivalry by launching series vs. USA Hockey’s development team
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport’s cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey’s National Development team in an annual two-game series starting in November. Unveiled on Tuesday by the CHL, the series is being billed as the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge with this year’s games played at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
By The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard NFL Atlanta 22 Philadelphia 21 — MLB Interleague Chicago Cubs 9 Oakland 2 San Diego 3 Houston 1 American League Detroit 7 Kansas City 6 Cleveland 4 Minnesota 3 Chicago White Sox 8 L.A. Angels 4 National League N.Y. Mets 2 Washington 1 (10) L.A. Dodgers 9 Atlanta 0 Milwaukee 6 Philadelphia 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a seven-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Saquon Barkley dropped a short pass that stopped the clock with 1:46 left and forced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings sign Raymond to 8-year, $64.6 million contract
By The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year, $64.6 million contract Monday, completing a deal with one of their best young players less than 72 hours before training camp begins. Raymond will count $8.075 million against the salary cap through 2032. The 22-year-old was a restricted free agent without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirton, Heyliger put on a show as Canada beats Nepal in cricket one-day international
By The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
KING CITY, Ont. – Captain Nicholas Kirton scored 73 runs not out and Dilon Heyliger took five wickets as Canada celebrated its first one-day international on home soil in 11 years with a commanding 103-run win over Nepal in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Monday. Kirton, batting fifth, hammered six sixes and three ... Read More »
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