National Sports
Canadian artistic swimming great Frechette wowed by Simoneau’s golden performance
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
Artistic swimming great Sylvie Frechette could barely stand the uncertainty in the moments before Canada’s Jacqueline Simoneau won a world title at the world aquatic championships in Doha, Qatar. Frechette, the last Canadian to win gold in the women’s solo free competition at the worlds, was serving as a remote analyst for Radio-Canada on Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
He entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but Brady Oliveira just couldn’t leave his hometown. The 2023 CFL rushing leader signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Winnipeg native could have become a free agent next week, but said Wednesday he has “unfinished business” with the Bombers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
TORONTO – Malindi Elmore and Cam Levins are heading to Paris this summer. Athletics Canada announced the two marathon runners earned early nominations to represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will the third Olympic appearance for both athletes. Elmore, of Kelowna, B.C., made her Olympic debut at the 2004 Athens Games in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smooth-serving Auger-Aliassime downs Halys in first round at Marseille
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
MARSEILLE, France – Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Open 13 Provence tennis tournament with a 6-2, 7-5 win over French wild-card Quentin Halys on Wednesday. Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime, seeded seventh in Marseille, excelled on serve. He won 80 per cent of his service points, including an impressive 93 per cent (27 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Veteran quarterback Shiltz agrees in principle to deal with Calgary
By The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
Matt Shitlz appears headed to the West Division. According to a league source, the veteran American quarterback has agreed in principle to a one-year deal with the Calgary Stampeders. T he source spoke on the condition of anonymity as CFL teams can’t officially sign pending free agents until the start of the free-agent period at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Lauren Zaretsky wins first NCAA golf title and is primed for more success
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
Canada’s Lauren Zaretsky can already cross winning an NCAA tournament off her goals list. The golfer from Thornhill, Ont., led from wire-to-wire to win the UCF Women’s Challenge on Monday for her first-ever collegiate title. The Texas Tech Red Raiders sophomore fired a career-best 8-under 64 in the first round of the three-round event and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Bev Priestman names 23-player roster for inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
Midfielder Jessie Fleming, recently acquired by the Portland Thorns, and former Chelsea teammates Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence are among 23 players called up by Canada coach Bev Priestman for the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The inaugural women’s Gold Cup is scheduled to run Feb. 20 to March 10 in the U.S. Canada, ranked 10th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators captain Brady Tkachuk laments another lost season in Ottawa
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
Brady Tkachuk was convinced this season would be different. The Ottawa Senators captain felt the same about 2022-23. And the campaign before that. Former general manager Pierre Dorion confidently stated the team’s rebuild was over in September 2021. Hopes were high with a young core – led by Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Josh Norris and Thomas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Uber Eats’ ‘Friends’ reunion to Bud’s Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far
By Mae Anderson And Wyatte Grantham-philips, The Associated Press on February 7th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – If you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no longer have to wait until the big game to see what advertisers have in store for viewers. Many companies now release ads ahead of the game in the hope of capitalizing on the buzz that builds as the game approaches. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paralympic alpine ski champion Mac Marcoux announces retirement
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 7th, 2024
CALGARY – Decorated para alpine ski champion Mac Marcoux announced his retirement Wednesday, but he isn’t done with sport. The 26-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., won six Paralympic medals, including three gold, and five world titles in the visually impaired classification of alpine skiing. His guides included his brother Billie Joe followed by Robin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights end Oilers’ 16-game streak with 3-1 win in Vegas
By W.g. Ramirez, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Chandler Stephenson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Adin Hill stopped 30 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights ended the Edmonton Oilers’ 16-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night. Edmonton was looking to tie the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest NHL win streak of ... Read More »
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