National Sports
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
By Ronald Blum And Bernie Wilson, The Associated Press on December 6th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Yankees acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. San Diego received right-handed pitchers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez and Drew Thorpe along with catcher Kyle Higashioka. In addition to Soto, the Yankees get Gold Glove center ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres, according to two AP sources
By Ronald Blum And Bernie Wilson, The Associated Press on December 6th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the trade had not yet been announced by either ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Cooper Foster scores OT winner as 67’s beat Generals 3-2
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
OTTAWA – Cooper Foster scored the overtime winner 41 seconds into the extra frame as the Ottawa 67’s defeated the Oshawa General 3-2 on Wednesday night in the Ontario Hockey League. Will Gerrior and Chris Barlas also scored for Ottawa (16-8-2), which won its second game in a row. Goaltender Max Donoso stopped 32 shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Komarov, Côté lead Voltigeurs to 6-1 win over Sea Dogs
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Vsevolod Komarov and Justin Côté produced a goal and two assists each as the Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated the Saint John Sea Dogs 6-1 on Wednesday night in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Mikael Diotte, Renaud Poulin, Luke Woodworth and Maveric Lamoureux also scored for Drummondville (18-8-4), which won its fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin, Robinson lead Heat to 112-103 victory over Raptors
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
TORONTO – Caleb Martin scored 23 of his 24 points in the first half and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Miami Heat pulled out a 112-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Duncan Robinson added 21 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, for Miami (12-9). The Heat were missing all-star centre Bam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matt Percillier joins Canada as an injury replacement at South Africa Sevens
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
Matt Percillier has joined Canada ahead of this weekend’s HSBC SVNS Cape Town, stepping in for the injured Alex Russell. The South African competition is the second stop of the HSBC SVNS season, formerly known as the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Canadian men finished 12th in last weekend’s Emirates Dubai 7s, losing all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Rugby’s New York Ironworkers join Toronto Arrows in folding
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
The New York Ironworkers, who won the Major League Rugby championship in 2022, have joined the Toronto Arrows in closing shop. The league confirmed Wednesday that the New York franchise was folding. “We’re disappointed and saddened to announce the withdrawal of the New York Ironworkers from Major League Rugby, particularly knowing the commitment and pride ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby Canada unveils new strategic plan for 2024 to 2027 with some bold ambitions
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
Rugby Canada has unveiled its strategic plan for 2024 to 2027, a wish list with some bold ambitions. Among them is having Canada “recognized and respected worldwide as a top-12 rugby nation on and off the field.” The Canadian men, who failed to qualify for this year’s Rugby World Cup, rose two spots to No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario’s Craigleith to host World Cup snowboard slaloms in February
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
COLLINGWOOD, Ont. – Ontario’s Craigleith Ski Club will host double snowboard World Cup slalom events in February. FIS, the world governing body of skiing, announced Wednesday on its website that the private alpine ski resort near Collingwood, Ont., will be the site of a parallel giant slalom and a parallel giant slalom team event Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Sho’ Him the Money: Sports prof says an Ohtani signing would be worth Jays’ overpay
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
A so-called “overpay” for top free agent Shohei Ohtani would be worth it for the Toronto Blue Jays considering all the extra benefits such a signing would create, a Canadian sports management associate professor said. “The amount of attention, not just from American media but from international media — specifically Japanese media — (would be) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Henderson and Conners happy to be reunited at Grant Thornton Invitational
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
Canada’s Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners are a perfect 1-0 when paired together on the golf course. They’re ready to improve their decade-old record this week. Henderson and Conners were teammates on Golf Canada’s junior national and both represented Canada at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, but they rarely see each other as professionals on ... Read More »
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