National Sports
Stampeders re-sign all-star kicker René Paredes to one-year deal
By The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed veteran kicker René Paredes to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. Paredes will be entering his 13th season with the Stampeders, who signed him as a free agent in 2011. The 38-year-old led the CFL with 52 field goals and accounted for 185 points in 2023. The ... Read More »
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By The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Amari Henderson to a contract extension, the team announced Friday. The length of the extension was not disclosed. Henderson was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 13. The 26-year-old from Charlotte, N.C., had 45 defensive tackles and two interceptions for the Roughriders last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey player, 11, dies days after getting hit by puck in Quebec
By The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. – An 11-year-old boy has died after getting hit by a puck during a junior hockey league practice near Montreal earlier this week. Police in the suburb of St-Eustache confirmed his death in a news release today, adding that they have informed the Quebec coroner’s office. The incident occurred at around 7 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion Rangers
By The Associated Press on December 15th, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Max Scherzer had surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back and will miss the start of next season for the World Series champion Texas Rangers. General manager Chris Young said Friday that Scherzer, who was removed from the roster during the World Series because of back discomfort, had surgery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Hockey player, 11, dies days after getting hit by puck in Quebec
By The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. – An 11-year-old boy has died after getting hit by a puck on Tuesday during a minor hockey league practice near Montreal. Police in the Montreal suburb of St-Eustache confirmed his death in a news release today. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season
By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press on December 15th, 2023
Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco were fired by the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday morning after one of the worst losses in franchise history. The Chargers made the playoffs last season but are one of this year’s biggest disappointments at 5-9, with losses in five of their last six games. They dropped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘looks normal’ to coach during practice in comeback attempt
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on December 15th, 2023
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers took a few more steps in his comeback attempt from a torn left Achilles tendon. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday the 40-year-old quarterback “pushed it a little bit” at practice Thursday, when he was listed as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday. Saleh said Rodgers, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Alexandria Loutitt earns World Cup ski jumping silver in Switzerland
By The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
ENGELBERG, Switzerland – Canada’s Alexandria Loutitt claimed World Cup silver in women’s ski jumping on Friday. The Calgary native had a total score of 290.2 in the large hill competition. France’s Josephine Pagnier (293.0) earned gold, while Slovenia’s Ema Klinec (289.4) took bronze. It was the third World Cup medal of the season for Loutitt. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men face tough challenge at last-chance rugby sevens Olympic qualifier
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
The Canadian men’s rugby sevens team faces a tough challenge in its final bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics. South Africa will be favoured to win the 12-team men’s repechage tournament, scheduled for June 21-23 at Stade Louis II in Monaco with the final spot in the 12-team Olympic field on the line. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer honours Jessie Fleming, Stephen Eustaquio as players of the year
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2023
Jessie Fleming and Stephen Eustaquio, two key cogs in the Canadian midfield, have been named Canada Soccer Players of the Year. The two winners were decided by a vote of Canadian coaches and media for their performance over the year for both Canada and their club teams, England’s Chelsea for Fleming and Portugal’s FC Porto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s World Cup winner Spain finally tops FIFA rankings, Canada 10th
By The Associated Press on December 15th, 2023
ZURICH (AP-CP) – World Cup champion Spain took over top spot in the new FIFA women’s rankings Friday after advancing to the final four of the UEFA Nations League. Spain finished top of a Nations League group this month that included Sweden, which had topped the last rankings published in August after the Women’s World ... Read More »
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