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With Morocco game left, Alphonso Davies says Canadian men not done yet at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
UMM ÅžALÄ€L “˜ALĪ, Qatar – Alphonso Davies says Canada came to the World Cup to make history – and it isn’t done yet. The 41st-ranked Canadians turned heads in a narrow 1-0 loss to No. 2 Belgium and made history by scoring a first-ever goal at the men’s soccer showcase before being schooled 4-1 by ... Read More »
1 responseCanadians Zack Fry and David Solie sign with Saskatchewan Roughriders
By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
REGINA – Canadian offensive lineman Zack Fry and kicker David Solie have signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Fry was selected by the Roughriders in the second round of the 2022 CFL Draft, 16th overall. He attended Saskatchewan’s training camp before returning to Western University for his fourth season of eligibility. Fry was part of a ... Read More »
1 responseCurling Canada looking for new title sponsor of the Brier, starting in 2024
By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
OTTAWA – Curling Canada is looking for a new title sponsor of the Canadian men’s curling championship. The 2023 Tim Hortons Brier, set for March 3-12 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., will be the last time that the coffee house and restaurant chain serves as title sponsor of the annual competition. Curling Canada says ... Read More »
1 responseNeymar to miss Brazil’s last group game at World Cup
By The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Neymar will miss Brazil’s last group game at the World Cup because of his right ankle injury, the team doctor said Tuesday. Rodrigo Lasmar said the Brazil forward will not be fit to face Cameroon in the Group G game on Friday. Neymar missed Monday’s game against Switzerland, when Brazil won ... Read More »
1 responseInjured defender Doneil Henry doing his bit off the pitch to help Canada at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – Doneil Henry’s World Cup experience has been far different than the one he originally hoped for. But the veteran defender is still doing whatever he can for Canada. Sidelined by a calf injury on the eve of the tournament, Henry is still with the Canadian team but in a non-playing role. He ... Read More »
1 responseLinebacker Adam Bighill signs extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
WINNIPEG – All-star linebacker Adam Bighill has signed a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 34-year-old Bighill was scheduled to become a free agent in February 2023. Bighill will return to Winnipeg for a fifth season and his 11th in the Canadian Football League. He led the Blue Bombers in total defensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Croatia charged for fan taunts of Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan at World Cup
By The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP-CP) – FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Croatia on Tuesday because of its fans’ taunts aimed at Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan, who has Serbian family ties, during the teams’ World Cup game. FIFA said the charge against the Croatian soccer federation was “due to the behaviour of its fans” and cited rules ... Read More »
1 responseMonday’s sports scoreboard for Nov. 28, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
Monday’s Scoreboard World Cup Group Stage Cameroon 3 Serbia 3 Ghana 3 South Korea 2 Brazil 1 Switzerland 0 Portugal 2 Uruguay 0 – NHL Toronto 4 Detroit 2 Edmonton 4 Florida 3 (OT) Vegas 3 Columbus 2 (SO) New Jersey 5 N.Y. Rangers 3 Tampa Bay 6 Buffalo 5 (OT) Dallas 4 St. Louis ... Read More »
1 responseDevils overcome quick 2-goal deficit, rally past Rangers 5-3
By The Associated Press on November 28th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Jack Hughes and Michael McLeod scored in the second period, Vitek Vanecek stopped 35 shots and the New Jersey Devils rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night. Yegor Sharangovich had two goals and Tomas Tatar also scored to help the first-place Devils ... Read More »
1 responseDraisaitl nets OT winner to lift Oilers past slumping Panthers for 4-3 victory
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
EDMONTON – Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 4-3 victory over the suddenly slumping Florida Panthers on Monday. Draisaitl took a pass back from Connor McDavid just 22 seconds into overtime to score his 13th of the season. McDavid had a goal and two assists. Tyson Barrie ... Read More »
1 responseMarner extends point streak to 17 games, Leafs top Wings 4-2
By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on November 28th, 2022
DETROIT (AP) – Auston Matthews and William Nylander scored 51 seconds apart in the first period, Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 17 games and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 Monday night. Rasmus Sandin also scored and Matt Murray made 38 saves for the Maple Leafs, who have won ... Read More »
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