National Sports
Source: Montreal Alouettes re-sign Ellis, Murray to one-year contract extensions
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2024
MONTREAL – Avery Ellis and Najee Murray are both remaining with the Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes. According to a CFL source, the two veteran Americans have both signed one-year contract extensions with Montreal. They were slated to become free agents next month. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Alouettes haven’t formally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul and Motte score early, Lightning beat Sabres 3-1 for 5th straight win
By Jonah Bronstein, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Nicholas Paul and Tyler Motte scored 52 seconds apart in the first period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory. Brandon Hagel had two assists, and Paul added an assist when defenseman Calvin de Haan scored into the empty net late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Howden, Schmidt win World Cup ski cross gold on home snow
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2024
NAKISKA, ALTA. – Canada’s Reece Howden and Hannah Schmidt both won ski cross World Cup gold Saturday. Howden of Cultus Lake, B.C., posted his first win this season ahead of men’s runner-up Terence Tchiknavorian of France and bronze medallist Fiva Alex of Switzerland. Schmidt, of Ottawa, collected her second victory this season. Teammate Marielle Thompson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps FC transfer midfielder Alexandre to Brazilian side Fortaleza EC
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2024
Vancouver Whitecaps FC transferred midfielder Caio Alexandre to Brazilian side Fortaleza EC on Saturday. In a statement, the Major League Soccer club said the transfer was activated after Alexandre met performance triggers during his loan. The Whitecaps added they’ve also received a sell-on fee as Alexandre was subsequently transferred to Brazilian side Esporte Clube Bahia. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert and replace him with Patrick Roy
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2024
The New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy on Saturday, a stunning midseason change behind the bench for the disappointing former Eastern Conference playoff contenders. President of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the move to dismiss Lambert and bring in Roy, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert, replace him with Patrick Roy
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2024
The New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy on Saturday. President of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the stunning move to dismiss Lambert and bring in Roy, who hasn’t coached in the NHL in nearly a decade. The Islanders have lost four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKinnon’s five points, O’Connor’s hat trick lead Avalanche past Flyers
By Aaron Bracy, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and three assists, Logan O’Connor recorded a hat trick and the Colorado Avalanche held on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-4 on Saturday. Cole Makar recorded his 300th career point, Mikko Rantanen scored twice and Ross Colton added three assists for the Avalanche, who ended a five-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert, replaced him with Patrick Roy
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2024
The New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy. President of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the stunning move Saturday. The Islanders have lost four games in a row and six of seven to fall out of a playoff spot in the Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto rapper Drake bets big on UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland at UFC 297
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2024
TORONTO – Drake will be cheering for UFC middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland at UFC 297 on Saturday night. UFC president Dana White reposted a betting slip from Drake’s verified Instagram account showing the Toronto rapper has wagered $700,000 on Strickland to beat South African challenger Dricus (Stillknocks) Du Plessis in the main event. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Loutitt, Strate capture historic World Cup ski-jumping silver medal
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2024
ZAÅŒ, JAPAN – It was a historic accomplishment Saturday for Canadian ski jumpers Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate. The pair was second in a World Cup super team ski-jumping event, earning Canada it’s first-ever medal in the competition. Loutitt and Strate, both of Calgary, compiled 709.7 points as each competitor took three jumps off the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky to contract extension
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky to a two-year contract extension Saturday. Wolitarsky was slated to become a free agent next month. The six-foot-two, 224-pound receiver returns for a seventh season with Winnipeg. In 2023, he established career highs in catches (47), receiving yards (668) and touchdowns (six). Wolitarsky has ... Read More »
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