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Poeltl: ‘Happy here and hoping to contribute to this new kind of Raptors team’
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
TORONTO – This is not the Toronto Raptors team that Jakob Poeltl re-signed with in the off-season. He’s OK with that. Poeltl was traded back to Toronto ahead of last season’s NBA deadline, then the centre re-signed with the Raptors in the off-season when it was still possible that point guard Fred VanVleet would also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran forward Gagner providing solid depth in third stint with red-hot Oilers
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
EDMONTON – Sam Gagner has been part of two historic winning streaks. He was a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets when that team went on a 16-game tear that stretched from December 2016 to January 2017. Now, he’s part of an Oilers team that entered a Thursday night game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotiabank Arena to host PWHL’s ‘Battle on Bay Street’ between Toronto and Montreal
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
TORONTO – The Professional Women’s Hockey League is heading to Scotiabank Arena. The united North American circuit announced Thursday its Feb. 16 game between Toronto and Montreal will be played at the home of the NHL’s Maple Leafs and NBA’s Raptors. Dubbed the “Battle on Bay Street,” the contest was originally scheduled for Mattamy Athletic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators general manager Steve Staios reflects on disappointing first half
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
OTTAWA – When Steve Staios joined the Ottawa Senators as president of hockey operations in September, he didn’t expect his team would be sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season. Then again, not much has gone as planned for the NHL club in a campaign dominated by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immanuel Quickley out when Raptors host Clippers on Friday
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
TORONTO – Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will likely miss Toronto’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers tomorrow. Quickley has been dealing with a right thigh contusion which has become more sore since Monday’s 108-100 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Quickley did not practice today. Rajakovic says Quickley is considered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UBC lineman Benedet top-ranked Canadian university player on CFL winter scouting list
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
TORONTO – It’s always good to have options, and Theo Benedet certainly does regarding a pro football career. The towering six-foot-seven, 305-pound offensive lineman from the University of British Columbia moved up one spot to No. 2 on the CFL Scouting Bureau’s winter edition of the top-20 prospects for the 2024 draft. Isaiah Adams, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bev Priestman signs contract to remain Canadian women’s coach through 2027 World Cup
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
Canadian women’s coach Bev Priestman has signed a new contract that runs through the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Priestman has a 28-9-10 record in 47 matches as Canada head coach and was a nominee for FIFA Women’s Best Coach in 2021 and 2022. The 37-year-old Priestman took over the Canadian women on Nov. 1, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halifax Police: sex assault investigation involving 2003 junior hockey team ongoing
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
Halifax Regional Police say an investigation into a historic sexual assault allegation against members of Canada’s 2003 world junior hockey team is ongoing. Constable John MacLeod said in an email to The Canadian Press that investigators are still gathering evidence, speaking with people who may have relevant information and looking for ways to advance the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps sign Scottish star midfielder Ryan Gauld to contract extension through 2027
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have rewarded Scottish star Ryan Gauld with a contract extension through 2027. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder was going into the final year of his existing contract. A designated player, Gauld was Vancouver’s highest-paid player last season at US$2.5 million. Gauld scored 12 goals and had a team-high 17 assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final
By John Pye, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and will take a 13-match Australian Open winning streak into Saturday’s championship decider against first-time finalist Zheng Qinwen. Defending champion Sabalenka attacked Gauff’s serve with her powerful returns and unloaded 33 winners in the 7-6 (2), 6-4 semifinal victory on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champ Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final
By John Pye, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and will meet first-time finalist Zheng Qinwen at the Australian Open on Saturday. Sabalenka attacked Gauff’s serve with her powerful returns and unloaded 33 winners in the 7-6 (2), 6-4 semifinal victory on Thursday night that extended her ... Read More »
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