National Sports
Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
By Stefanie Dazio And Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on January 16th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A woman has alleged that New York Knicks owner James Dolan sexually assaulted her a decade ago and then set her up to be molested by now-imprisoned film producer Harvey Weinstein, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles. In 2013, plaintiff Kellye Croft was a 27-year-old licensed massage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shiffrin beats Slovakian skier Vlhova for emotional win in World Cup night race in Austria
By Eric Willemsen, The Associated Press on January 16th, 2024
FLACHAU, Austria (AP) – Mikaela Shiffrin celebrated an emotional win in a women’s World Cup night race Tuesday, edging out Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova in another gripping duel of their ongoing slalom rivalry. The American ski star trailed Vlhova by 0.07 seconds after the first run but posted the second-fastest time in the final run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas Isherwood rocks mullet while providing spark for Canada’s rugby 7s
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Thomas Isherwood is instantly recognizable, whether on the training pitch or the rugby field. The mullet ensures that. “I’m one of those free flowing guys,” the Canadian men’s rugby sevens player said before practice last Friday. His trademark look, which was replicated by children sporting Isherwood wigs at last year’s Vancouver Sevens series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes extend Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence through 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have extended the contract of Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence through 2025, the CFL club annoucned Tuesday. The six-foot-two, 310-pound Edmonton native started all 18 regular-season games in 2023 with Montreal and helped the Alouettes win the Grey Cup. Lawrence also won CFL championships in 2022 with Toronto and 2018 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage surfer Erin Brooks officially sworn in as a Canadian citizen
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
Teenage surfer Erin Brooks received her Canadian citizenship Tuesday, clearing the way for her to attempt to wear the Maple Leaf at the Paris Olympics. The citizenship ceremony was held virtually, with a smiling Brooks holding up her right hand while clutching a Bible with her left in front of a laptop. “Thank you very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays claim catcher Brian Serven off waivers from Chicago Cubs
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old Serven appeared in 11 games with the Colorado Rockies last season and 38 games with their Triple-A squad in Albuquerque, N.M. The six-foot, 207-pound right-handed hitter was claimed off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton’s Selena Sturmay a late addition to Canadian Open field
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
Canada’s Selena Sturmay has filled a late vacancy in the Co-op Canadian Open field, accepting an invitation to play in the Grand Slam event in a development that could impact the standings for the final entries in the national women’s curling championship. Sturmay replaced Italy’s Stefania Constantini in the 16-team women’s field at the Grand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrestler Hulk Hogan helps rescue teenage girl trapped after Florida car crash
By The Associated Press on January 16th, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Retired wrestler Hulk Hogan and a friend rescued a teenage girl who was trapped in an overturned vehicle after a crash in Florida, according to Hogan’s social media posts. Hogan said on the social media platform X that he used a ball point pen to puncture the car’s airbag and free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slalom dominators Shiffrin and Vlhova set up another duel for victory at night race in Austria
By Eric Willemsen, The Associated Press on January 16th, 2024
FLACHAU, Austria (AP) – Mikaela Shiffrin was edged out by Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova in the opening run of women’s World Cup night race Tuesday as the pair continued their slalom rivalry. The American ski star trailed Vlhova by 0.07 seconds upon her return to the circuit, nine days after she didn’t finish the previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA Notebook: Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder come long way from embarrassment years ago
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
A historic win led to some reflection for Canadian superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Hamilton native scored 31 points in 21 minutes of action and his Oklahoma City Thunder clobbered the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77 last Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back set. The 62-point victory matched the fifth-largest rout in NBA history. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions bolster offence by signing three receivers, one running back
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed receivers Travis Fulgham, Stanley Berryhill III, Milton Wright and running back Ronald Awatt, the CFL team announced Tuesday. Fulgham played for 13 games with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020, catching 38 passes for 538 yards and four touchdowns. Berryhill was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2022 but ... Read More »
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