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Warren Foegele, Ryan McLeod help Oilers rally for 4-3 win over Rangers
By Vin A. Cherwoo, The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in Edmonton’s four-goal third period, helping the Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Friday night. Zach Hyman and Evander Kane scored 1:08 apart early in the third to get the Oilers’ comeback started for their second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jamal Murray helps defending champion Nuggets outlast Nets 122-117
By Denis P. Gorman, The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Jamal Murray scored 32 points, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets held off the Brooklyn Nets 122-117 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Aaron Gordon added 18 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 to help the defending champion Nuggets improve to 20-10. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia’s Embiid plays through ankle injury to extend streak, 76ers beat Raptors 121-111
By Anthony Sanfilippo, The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Joel Embiid played through an ankle injury to push his 30-10 streak to 13 games, finishing with 31 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Embiid scored all 31 points after landing awkwardly trying to block a shot with 5:25 left in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada adds defenceman Jorian Donovan to world juniors pre-tournament camp
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2023
Hockey Canada has added defenceman Jorian Donovan to its pre-tournament camp for the world junior men’s hockey championship. The move comes after defenceman Tanner Molendyk sustained an upper-body injury Friday in a tune-up game against Switzerland. Donovan has not yet been added to the team’s roster for the tournament, which runs from Dec. 26 to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Stampeders sign DL Mike Rose to two-year contract
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Mike Rose to a two-year contract through the 2025 season. Rose has been voted a CFL all-star in each of the last three seasons. The 31-year-old led all defensive tackles with 11 sacks, he also recorded 24 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. government says stadium upgrades needed to bring in high-profile events
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2023
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s provincial government is pitching repairs to B.C. Place for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup as much needed and a way for the venue to hold more events in the future, but isn’t able to give a specific figure about what the needed renovations could cost. The B.C. Pavilion Corp., the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada announces 25-player roster for Spengler Cup
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2023
CALGARY – Canada has released its 25-player roster for the 2023 Spengler Cup. The team features several players with NHL experience, including forwards Colton Sceviour and Chris DiDomenico, defencemen Jordie Benn, Ty Smith and Nathan Beaulieu, and goalie Aaron Dell. Hockey Canada made the announcement on Friday. Veteran NHL coach Bruce Boudreau will make his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023
By Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2023
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Manchester City was just too good and a bit lucky for overmatched Fluminense in the Club World Cup final by winning 4-0 and taking a fifth title in 2023 on Friday. City led after just 40 seconds to make it a match mostly free of tension. Julián Ãlvarez followed up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former COC, MLSE exec Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer’s general secretary
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2023
Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer. Walker, who is set to start Jan. 22, becomes the first woman to hold down the top staff position at the governing body of Canadian soccer. Canada Soccer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Former COC, MLSE exec Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer’s general secretary
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2023
Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer, according to a source. Walker becomes the first woman to hold down the top staff position at the governing body of Canadian soccer. The source was granted anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs sign defenceman Noah Chadwick to three-year, entry-level deal
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Noah Chadwick to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 18-year-old from Saskatoon has 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists) in 30 games with the Western Hockey League’s Lethbridge Hurricanes this season. Chadwick, a six-foot-four, 200-pound defenceman, has recorded 47 points (14 goals, 33 assists) in 110 career ... Read More »
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