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Connor a top gun as Jets sink Senators 5-1
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist as the Winnipeg Jets downed the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Tuesday. Connor and defenceman Josh Morrissey, who had a goal and assist, both extended their point streaks to 10 games. Morrissey also reached a career-high for points with 38. Kevin Stenlund and Sam Gagner had ... Read More »
1 responseSharp Leafs snap Lightning’s five-game win streak with 4-1 victory
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
TORONTO – Auston Matthews scored in the second period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday. Michael Bunting, Pierre Engvall and William Nylander had the other goals for Toronto (20-7-6), while Matt Murray made 18 saves. Engvall and Nylander, who also had an assist, scored into the empty net ... Read More »
1 responseCondo shooting victims include grandfather of Leafs defenceman Mete
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
TORONTO – The grandfather of Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Victor Mete was among those killed in a mass shooting in Vaughan, Ont. on Sunday. The NHL club said in a statement Tuesday that 79-year-old Vittorio Panza, one of five people killed by a shooter armed with a semi-automatic handgun at a highrise condo building, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Malcolm Johnston looks to follow brother Alistair via MLS SuperDraft
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
Canadian Malcolm Johnston watched his older brother Alistair Johnston make the move from the U.S. college ranks to the pros. Now it’s his turn. The 21-year-old midfielder from the University of Maryland will get a better sense of what lies ahead at Wednesday’s MLS SuperDraft. “The MLS draft is like any draft – it’s pretty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ismael Kone, Simi Awujo named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
Midfielders Ismael Kone and Simi Awujo have been named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year. The two were honoured for their performances in Canada Soccer’s national teams program, with both making their international ‘A’ debuts in 2022. Kone featured in all three matches at the men’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar while Awujo made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi victorious at Masters Tournament
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
JERUSALEM – Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi won the gold medal in the under-57-kilogram event Tuesday at the Masters Tournament. Deguchi’s final match against Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Sarah Léonie Cysique went to overtime, when the French fighter forfeited due to a knee injury. Deguchi, who was born in Nagano, Japan and trains in Lethbridge, Alta., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes’ Maas looking to bring intensity in second stint as head coach
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
MONTREAL – Jason Maas did not expect to find work within weeks of being fired as offensive co-ordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, let alone a head coaching position. But when Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia called him to ask for an interview, the ball started rolling, and it ended with Maas being announced Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Touchdown Atlantic to return in 2023 as Argonauts and Roughriders meet in Halifax
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
HALIFAX – Touchdown Atlantic is returning on July 29 with a marquee Canadian Football League matchup. The defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts will take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Halifax. The regular season matchup is set for Huskies Stadium on the campus of Saint Mary’s University, with kickoff at 5 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Premier League voluntarily recognizes new players’ association
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
TORONTO – The Canadian Premier League says it has voluntarily recognized that the Professional Footballers Association of Canada will represent professional soccer players under contract to CPL teams. An online, secret ballot was held among players between Dec. 15 and 19 with the majority of votes in favour of PFA Canada representing the players as ... Read More »
1 responseDefensive lineman Kene Onyeka re-signs with Ottawa Redblacks
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2022
OTTAWA – Defensive lineman Kene Onyeka has re-signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. Onyeka agreed to a two-year deal with the Redblacks on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Onyeka is coming off his third CFL season, all with Ottawa. He appeared in 17 games this year, recording 26 total tackles, five sacks, and a forced fumble. A native ... Read More »
1 responseSerdachny’s goal in OT gives Canadian women 3-2 win over U.S.
By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press on December 20th, 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Danielle Serdachny scored at 2:16 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in the fifth game of the Rivalry Series on Monday night. Serdachny beat goalie Nicole Hensley on the short side with a snap shot in front of 8,640 fans at Crypto.Com Arena. “They took ... Read More »
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