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Canada Selects developmental rugby side to play MLR’s Seattle Seawolves
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
The developmental Canada Selects side will play Major League Rugby’s Seattle Seawolves on Feb. 21. The match will take place at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash., the home of the two-time MLR champions located south of Seattle. Rugby Canada says the Selects will feature national team prospects and emerging university and Pacific Pride ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OG Anunoby has elbow surgery, Knicks say the forward will miss at least 3 weeks
By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – OG Anunoby has undergone right elbow surgery and will miss at least three weeks, leaving the New York Knicks without their entire starting frontcourt through the All-Star break. The Knicks said Thursday that Anunoby had a loose bone fragment removed from his elbow in the procedure. They didn’t say when it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby Canada and players association settle on three-year labour agreement
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
Rugby Canada and the Canadian Rugby Players Association have agreed on a three-year collective agreement. While details of the deal were not released, veteran back Ben LeSage called it “an important step in the right direction, giving players a voice at the table to work more closely with Rugby Canada.” “We’re excited to continue working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star receiver Schoen said no offer was good enough to entice him away from Winnipeg
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
WINNIPEG – Dalton Schoen is confident he didn’t make a mistake by re-signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The team’s top receiver inked a one-year deal on Tuesday after drawing interest from some CFL clubs that could have thrown more cash his way. “I’m 100 per cent confident that it was the right decision for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Eddie Brahimir looks to leave mark on Power Slap card in Las Vegas
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
With all eyes on the Super Bowl in Las Vegas this weekend, Canadian Eddie (Spaghetti) Brahimir is ready to make his own mark in Sin City. Preferably on the face of American middleweight Branden (The Butcher) Bordeaux. Brahimir and Bordeaux are set to face off Friday on the “Power Slap 6: KO Chris vs Muniz” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power Slap, dubbed the ultimate test of toughness by UFC president Dana White
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
A look at the world of Power Slap: – Power Slaps bills itself as the “world’s premier slap-fighting organization.” It is sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and California State Athletic Commission. The competition was launched in November 2022 by UFC presidentDana White, former UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and veteran reality TV producer Craig ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes grant veteran defensive lineman Sewell his release
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
MONTREAL – Almondo Sewell is hitting the free-agent market a little early. The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday that they have granted the veteran defensive lineman’s request to be released. CFL free agency begins at noon ET on Tuesday. Sewell, 37, had 14 tackles and a sack in 16 regular-season games last season and helped Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boeser reflects on journey to crack 30 goal mark for Canucks
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Brock Boeser has spoken over the years about wanting to crack the 30 goal mark after getting close in his first season with the Vancouver Canucks. This NHL season, he jokes that by avoiding the subject with media, he’s has been rewarded. “I’ve mentioned it to these guys a few times over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women top host Hungary 67-55 in FIBA Olympic qualifier
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
SOPRON, Hungary – Kayla Alexander led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds as Canada defeated host Hungary 67-55 Thursday to open a FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament. Bridget Carleton added a game-high 18 points for the fifth-ranked Canadians. Natalie Achonwa and Shay Colley added 10 points apiece. Dorka Juhasz led 19th-ranked Hungary with 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s rugby league team players dig into their own pocket to wear the Maple Leaf
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
The Canadian men’s rugby league team is looking forward to a rare international test, March 1 against the USA Hawks in Las Vegas. And the players are putting aside day jobs and digging into their pocket to represent their country. The 22-person Canadian contingent headed to Sin City – 18 players, three coaches and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors make two deals ahead of NBA trade deadline
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors were active ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, making two separate deals. Guard Ochai Agbaji and Canadian centre Kelly Olynyk were sent to Toronto from the Utah Jazz for guard Kira Lewis Jr., forward Otto Porter Jr., and a 2024 first-round pick Guard Dennis Schroder and forward Thad Young were ... Read More »
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