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CP NewsAlert: Maple Leafs sign Nylander to eight-year extension worth US$92 million
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward William Nylander to an eight-year, US$92-million contract extension. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach for Germany, has died at 78
By The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024
MUNICH (AP) – Franz Beckenbauer, the German soccer great who helped his country win the World Cup both as player and coach, has died, news agency dpa reported Monday. He was 78. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nunavut withdraws from Canadian women’s curling championship
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2024
OTTAWA – Nunavut has withdrawn from the Canadian women’s curling championship. The Scotties Tournament of Hearts, scheduled for Feb. 16-25 at Calgary’s WinSport Event Centre, will remain 18 teams, Curling Canada said Monday in a statement. The fourth-ranked team in the Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS) at the conclusion of provincial and territorial championships will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa at Boston PWHL game postponed due to weather preventing travel
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2024
LOWELL, Mass. – A Professional Women’s Hockey League game Monday between Ottawa and Boston was postponed due to bad weather preventing travel. The game at the Tsongas Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell will be rescheduled as soon as possible, the PWHL said in a statement. Both clubs are still looking for their first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian international Bianca St-Georges signs with North Carolina Courage
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2024
CARY, N.C. – Canadian international Bianca St-Georges has joined the North Carolina Courage as a free agent. The 26-year-old from Saint-Charles-Borromée, Que., has signed a two-year with a “mutual option” for 2026. St-Georges, who can play a variety of positions from left back to forward, has spent her entire pro career with the Chicago Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers promote Jordan Younger to defensive coordinator
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers promoted defensive backs coach Jordan Younger to defensive coordinator on Monday and reassigned Richie Hall to an unspecified position on the defensive coaching staff. The Blue Bombers also named Mike Miller as special teams coordinator after declining to renew the contract of Paul Boudreau. Under Younger, Winnipeg’s secondary ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders fire coach Ron Rivera as new ownership begins making changes
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) – The Washington Commanders fired coach Ron Rivera on Monday, the first move of many expected by new owners as they put their stamp on the NFL franchise they bought last year. The decision came a day after the Commanders’ season-ending 38-10 home loss to division-rival Dallas. “As we look ahead, we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Belichick under contract, would take lesser role in personnel matters as Kraft meeting looms
By Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Bill Belichick is open to letting someone else handle personnel duties if he remains with the New England Patriots. The Patriots coach also confirmed Monday during his season-ending new conference that he remains under contract, though he didn’t specify the length of its current terms. New England’s 17-3 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Werner, Toney, Henderson … Mbappé? The key players set for possible Premier League transfers
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024
It has been a slow start to the January transfer window in the Premier League. Expect that to change pretty quickly. Deals are being mooted, speculation is starting to fly, sought-after stars – like Kylian Mbappé and Ivan Toney – have chosen to talk about their future to the media. Here’s a look at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barrett shines with 37 points as road Raptors whip Warriors 133-118
By Janie Mccauley, The Associated Press on January 7th, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – RJ Barrett took some of the talking points from film study and applied them as he continues to adjust and find his way in a new system. Barrett scored a season-high 37 points in his fourth NBA game since being traded to his hometown Toronto, leading the Raptors past the Golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barrett shines with 37 points as Raptors whip Warriors 133-118
By Janie Mccauley, The Associated Press on January 7th, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – RJ Barrett scored a season-high 37 points in his fourth game since being traded to his hometown Toronto team, leading the Raptors past the Golden State Warriors 133-118 on Sunday night. Stephen Curry had an especially off night, finishing 2-for-14 with nine points and missing all nine of his 3-pointers in ... Read More »
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