National Sports
Vancouver Canucks sign winger Vasily Podkolzin to two-year extension
By The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed former first-round draft pick Vasily Podkolzin to a two-year extension. The 22-year-old Russian winger split the 2023-24 season between the NHL team and its American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. Podkolzin was called up to the NHL club in early March and has played a depth role, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs sign defenceman Cade Webber to two-year entry-level contract
By The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Cade Webber to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value of US$875,000. The 23-year-old Weber had six assists in 38 games during the 2023-24 NCAA season with Boston University. He helped the Terriers reach the 2024 Men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Boxing Association betting suspended in Ontario by regulator
By Allison Jones, The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered gaming operators who offer sports betting to stop accepting wagers on World Boxing Association events. The regulator says it has concerns that WBA-sanctioned boxing matches don’t have adequate safeguards in place to protect against match fixing and insider betting. The AGCO has been reviewing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks announce running back Williams has surgery for off-season training injury
By The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks will start the 2024 season without American running back Devonte Williams. The CFL club announced Thursday that Williams recently had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon suffered during off-season training. The Redblacks added the operation was successful but didn’t say when the injury occurred or provide a timeline for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Completely new game’: Leafs turn their attention to playoff matchup with Bruins
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. – Sheldon Keefe usually spends time during intermissions breaking down film of that evening’s opponent. Even the smallest edge can make the difference in a league separated by razor-thin margins. With the NHL playoffs resting just over the horizon, however, the Maple Leafs head coach was focused elsewhere between periods during Toronto’s largely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL Players’ Association joins forces with Canadian Labour Congress
By The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
OTTAWA – The CFL Players’ Association is joining the Canadian labour movement. The CFLPA announced Thursday it has formed an alliance with the Canadian Labour Congress. The football players’ association joins 49 national and international unions already affiliated with the CLC. The CLC is Canada’s largest labour organization, with a membership of more than three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian teams learn draw for final HSBC SVNS regular-season stop in Singapore
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
Fifth-ranked Canada has been drawn with No. 1 New Zealand, No. 7 Ireland and No. 12 Spain in Pool A in women’s play at the Singapore Sevens. The draw for the May 3-5 tournament at Singapore National Stadium took place Thursday at Singapore Changi Airport. The 12th-ranked Canadian men, who are facing a relegation battle, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
By The Canadian Press on April 17th, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Tampa Bay 6 Toronto 4 Arizona 5 Edmonton 2 N.Y. Islanders 5 Pittsburgh 4 Dallas 2 St. Louis 1 (SO) — AHL Belleville 2 Syracuse 1 (SO) Rochester 3 Toronto 1 Milwaukee 6 Manitoba 4 Hershey 4 Charlotte 3 Grand Rapids 3 Iowa 2 (SO) Colorado 5 San Diego 3 Ontario 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders’ close out season with 5-4 win over Penguins
By The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night. Samuel Bolduc and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist, and Casey Cizikas and Kyle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL: Sidorov’s five-point effort leads Blades’ 7-0 thumping, series sweep of Rebels
By The Canadian Press on April 17th, 2024
RED DEER, Alta. – Egor Sidorov had a hat trick and two assists powering the Saskatoon Blades to a 7-0 thumping of the Red Deer Rebels to complete the second-round sweep on Wednesday in Western Hockey League playoff action. Rowan Calvert and Brandon Lisowsky each had one goal and two assists, while Fraser Minten and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – The Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. The Coyotes buzzed early at Mullett Arena and closed strong in their final game before moving to Salt Lake City. Liam ... Read More »
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