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Ontario sports bettors can wager on Swift prop bets for Super Bowl
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
She won’t be in uniform or on the field, but pop superstar Taylor Swift will certainly be a part of Ontario sports betting’s Super Bowl landscape. Swift is expected to be in Las Vegas on Sunday when Kansas City chases a second straight Super Bowl title versus the San Francisco 49ers. Swift’s boyfriend is Travis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NFL tight end Willson has experienced winning, losing in Super Bowl
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
For Luke Willson, there’s no bigger high than winning the Super Bowl and no larger disappointment than losing it. Willson experienced both with the Seattle Seahawks. The 34-year-old LaSalle, Ont., native held the Lombardi Trophy in 2014 as a rookie tight end after Seattle’s 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos. But that euphoria turned to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No timeline for Grenier’s return to skiing after crash in World Cup race
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
Valerie Grenier is determined to return to the slopes, but isn’t sure when that will be. The Canadian skier spoke to reporters in a video conference for the first time since she crashed at a World Cup super-G race Jan. 28 in Italy. Grenier tore an anterior cruciate ligament and partially tore a medial collateral ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames place goaltender Vladar on IR, recall Wolf from AHL
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have placed goaltender Dan Vladar on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. In a corresponding move, the team recalled netminder Dustin Wolf from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers. Vladar hasn’t seen game action since a Jan. 20 loss against the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old dressed as Jakob Markstrom’s backup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Luke Willson banking on Gronkowski making second 25-yard field goal attempt
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
There’s no doubt in Canadian Luke Willson’s mind that Rob Gronkowski will redeem himself. Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl-winning tight end, returns for FanDuel’s Kick of Destiny 2. Last year, Gronkowski was unsuccessful in his attempt to make a 25-yard field goal during the first-ever live Super Bowl commercial. But on Sunday, he’ll make the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s artistic swimming team qualifies for Paris Olympics
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
DOHA, Qatar – Canada’s artistic swimming team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a seventh-place finish in the free competition Friday at the world aquatics championships. The result gave Canada the fifth-best aggregate score over the team acrobatic, technical and free competitions among nationals that had not already qualified for the Olympics. Five Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson guilty of sexual assault
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. – Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16 in 2016. In a decision dated today, Quebec court Judge Paul Dunnigan said Corson did not take “all reasonable measures” to verify the age of the victim, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atletico Ottawa acquires goalkeeper Rayane Yesli from Winnipeg’s Valour FC
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
Atletico Ottawa has acquired Rayane Yesli, a nominee for Canadian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Year last season, in a transfer from Winnipeg-based Valour FC. Midfielder Noah Verhoeven, who extended his contract through 2025, is going the other way and will spend the 2024 season on loan with Valour. The 24-year-old Yesli, who spent the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women fall 60-55 to Spain in FIBA Olympic qualifier
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
SOPRON, Hungary – Kayla Alexander had 17 points and 14 rebounds but Canada fell 60-55 to Spain on Friday in FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament action. Natalie Achonwa added seven points and 11 rebounds for fifth-ranked Canada, which fell to 1-1 with one more game remaining. Megan Gustafson and Queralt Casas paced fourth-ranked Spain with 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays agree to five-year deal with Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a US$32-million, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. The 26-year-old has experience as both a starter and a reliever in top leagues in Cuba and Japan. Rodriguez could battle for the fifth spot in Toronto’s starting rotation or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx joins NWSL expansion team Bay FC
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2024
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Bay FC has acquired Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx in a deal with Australia’s Melbourne City FC. The expansion NWSL team said the 24-year-old from Boucherville, Que., has signed a contract through the 2025 season with an option for 2026. “Lysianne possesses exceptional athletic attributes and is a great example of a ... Read More »
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