National Sports
Stars’ Marchment fined US$5K for interference on Maple Leafs’ McCabe
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
NEW YORK – Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment has been fined US$5,000 for interference on Toronto’s Jake McCabe after a sequence in Wednesday’s game left the Maple Leafs defenceman bloodied. The play occurred in the second period of Toronto’s 5-4 victory when Marchment caught McCabe with a late hit after the blueliner reversed the puck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors get Canadian centre Olynyk, Agbaji from Jazz ahead of NBA trade deadline
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
TORONTO – Guard Ochai Agbaji and Canadian centre Kelly Olynyk are coming to the Toronto Raptors. Olynyk and Agbaji being sent from the Utah Jazz to Toronto ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. Guard Kira Lewis Jr., forward Otto Porter Jr., and a 2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snowboarding opens unexpected doors for Canada’s Liam Gill
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
CALGARY – When Liam Gill felt he didn’t belong, snowboarding came to his rescue. Diagnosed with a language processing disorder and dyslexia, Gill struggled to understand and make himself understood in school. Toting his snowboard to Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park several times a week, Gill would come off the hill buzzing with purpose. “Growing up, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi of China claim another artistic swimming gold at worlds
By The Associated Press on February 8th, 2024
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi added to their artistic swimming medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships with a narrow victory in the duet free routine on Thursday. The 27-year-old Chinese stars claimed gold with 250.7729 points, edging another set of twins, Bregje and Noortje de Brouwer of the Netherlands, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime loses second-round match at Marseille
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
MARSEILLE, France – Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the Open 13 Provence tournament on Thursday after dropping a 6-4, 6-4 decision to China’s Zhang Zhizhen. Auger-Aliassime, the No. 7 seed from Montreal, fell in one hour 28 minutes. Zhang, ranked 50th in the world, converted three of four break-point opportunities. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Paris Olympics medals are made with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
By John Leicester, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2024
PARIS (AP) – An Olympic medal inlaid with a chunk of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished piece of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July 26-Aug. 11 Paris Games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson returns after recovering from a right foot injury
By The Associated Press on February 8th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson returned Wednesday night against Minnesota after being sidelined by a right foot injury. Johnson was activated from injured reserve, and defenseman Louis Crevier was recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League. The addition of Crevier gives coach Luke Richardson some insurance on the blue line with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Juraj Slafkovsky met with Slovakia’s ambassador to the U.S. and his staff following the first two-goal game of his young career, brimming with a smile after signing jerseys and taking photos with folks from back home who are also big fans. “They just love the game,” Slafkovsky said. “It’s nice to see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Paris Olympics medals are monumental. They’re embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
By John Leicester, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2024
PARIS (AP) – An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July 26-Aug. 11 Paris Games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s water polo team falls 12-8 to Italy at world aquatics championship
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
DOHA, Qatar – The Canadian women’s water polo team’s first loss at the World Aquatics Championship was a costly one. Italy (3-0) scored a 12-8 win over Canada (2-1) on Thursday to claim first place in Group D and earn a direct spot into the tournament’s quarterfinals. Canada must now beat New Zealand in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Host team wants to make the most of a rare cross-country ski World Cup in Canada
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2024
The Canmore Nordic Centre feels like home to Antoine Cyr. The cross-country skier hopes that’s to his advantage at a rare Canadian World Cup stop. The 25-year-old from Gatineau, Que., leads a host team of 26 athletes into the first World Cup held in Canmore, Alta., in eight years. Racing starts Friday with the men’s ... Read More »
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