National Sports
Star sprinter Andre De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto City women’s soccer team
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
TORONTO – Star sprinter Andre De Grasse has bought into AFC Toronto City, the local entry in the proposed Canadian women’s professional soccer league. Th eight-team league, the brainchild of former Canadian international Diana Matheson, is scheduled to kick off in 2025. “I was more thinking about it from a grassroots community side,” De Grasse, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Raptors trade two-time all-star Pascal Siakam to Pacers
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, according to multiple media reports. ESPN reported Wednesday the Raptors will receive Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks from the Pacers in return. Toronto also gets Kira Lewis from New Orleans as part of the deal. The Athletic reported Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran receiver Dominique Rhymes, B.C. Lions mutually agree to part ways
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Dominique Rhymes’ time with the B.C. Lions has come to an end. The Lions announced Wednesday they have released the American receiver in what was a salary-cap move. “In the salary cap era, these are the hard decisions (we) have to make,” Rick Campbell, the Lions co-GM/head coach, said in a statement. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Veteran receiver Rhymes, B.C. Lions mutually agree to part ways
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – It appears receiver Dominique Rhymes’ time with the B.C. Lions has come to an end. According to a CFL source, the Lions and veteran receiver have mutually agreed to part ways. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Lions haven’t publicly announced the move. The six-foot-four, 215-pound Rhymes spent three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps transfer forward Simon Becher to Danish team AC Horsens
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred forward Simon Becher to Danish side AC Horsens, the Major League Soccer club announced Wednesday. The Whitecaps will retain a percentage of future transfer fees as part of the move. The 24-year-old Becher made six starts and 25 appearances across all competitions with Vancouver last season. He scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-NHL player Ennis announces retirement; winger played with Leafs, Sens and Oilers
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
MANNHEIM, Germany – Tyler Ennis has called time on his hockey career. The former NHL winger made the announcement Wednesday via his German club after suffering a neck injury in November. The 34-year-old, who said in a press release he’s now healthy, played parts of 13 NHL seasons with Buffalo, Minnesota, Toronto, Ottawa and Edmonton, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors assistant coach Milojević hospitalized in Salt Lake City. Game vs. Jazz is postponed
By The Associated Press on January 17th, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has been hospitalized in Salt Lake City after suffering a medical emergency on Tuesday night, the team said Wednesday. The seriousness of the situation led the NBA to postpone Wednesday’s game between the Warriors and the Utah Jazz. The league did not immediately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions re-sign punter Stefan Flintoft for the 2024 CFL season
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed American punter Stefan Flintoft to an extension for the 2024 CFL season. Flintoft was eligible to become a free agent next month. The 28-year-old enters his fourth season with the Lions after finishing with 2023 with 95 punts for 4,439 yards (46.7-yard average) and 67 kickoffs for 4,144 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third-quarter report shows Ontario’s sports-betting industry continues to thrive
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
TORONTO – Ontario’s sports-betting industry continues to thrive, according to a report released Wednesday. The report by IGaming Ontario states the province’s regulated market generated total gaming revenue of $658 million over the third quarter. That’s a 22 per cent increase over second-quarter figures. The report covers activity from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts re-sign Canadian receiver Richie Sindani
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts re-signed Canadian receiver Richie Sindani to a contract extension Wednesday. Sindani was slated to become a CFL free agent next month. Sindani, 28, joined the Argos last October and appeared in three games, registering eight catches for 90 yards. The six-foot-two, 220-pound Regina native began the season with the Hamilton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beatty and Fediuk named Canadian flag-bearers for Winter Youth Olympic Games
By The Canadian Press on January 17th, 2024
GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of – Freestyle skier Charlie Beatty and curler Chloe Fediuk were named Canadian flag-bearers on Wednesday for the opening ceremony of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea. Beatty, 16, and Fediuk, 17, were selected by a Canadian Olympic Committee selection committee that included chef de mission Lisa Weagle. “Chloe ... Read More »
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