National Sports
World Cup snowboarders buzzing over faster big air slope at Commonwealth Stadium
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
EDMONTON – Organizers are promising a steeper, faster slope as the FIS snowboard big air World Cup returns to Commonwealth Stadium this weekend. Sixty of the world’s top male riders and 30 female riders are set to hit the man-made slope that’s been installed in the stadium. Organizers have introduced significant improvements to the scaffolding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s sport minister supports Haudenosaunee bid to play lacrosse at 2028 Olympics
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
Canada’s sport minister says she hopes to see the Haudenosaunee Nationals compete in lacrosse under their own flag at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Carla Qualtrough issued the statement hours after U.S. President Joe Biden announced a similar stance. Biden formally requested the International Olympic Committee allow the Haudenosaunee Nationals to compete as its own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indy’s Al-Quadin Muhammad gets 6-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance violation
By The Associated Press on December 6th, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The NFL has suspended Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad six games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy. Wednesday’s announcement means the Miami alum will not be eligible for Indy’s five remaining regular-season games and he will either sit out next year’s season opener or a playoff game. He would also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson victorious to open World Beach Pro Tour final
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
DOHA, Qatar – Toronto’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson opened the World Beach Pro Tour finals Wednesday by sweeping Sarah Hughes and Kelly Cheng of the United States. The Canadian duo ranked fourth in the world knocked off the No. 3 Americans 23-21, 21-16 in Doha. The finals features the top eight teams plus two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings expect Patrick Kane to make debut Thursday night at home against Sharks
By The Associated Press on December 6th, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Red Wings say Patrick Kane is ready to make his season debut. Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde told reporters Wednesday that he expects the newly signed veteran to play Thursday night at home against the San Jose Sharks. The 35-year-old Kane had his right hip surgically repaired six months ago, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer icon Christine Sinclair launches foundation to help ‘girls with goals’
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Having closed the door on her international career, Christine Sinclair can now focus on playing for the Portland Thorns – and helping others. While the former Canada captain has said she can see herself as an assistant coach down the line, the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., has already taken steps to offer a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg set for hip surgery, done for the season
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
TORONTO – Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg’s season is over. Toronto general manager Brad Treliving told reporters after Wednesday’s practice the 31-year-old is set to undergo hip surgery in the coming weeks that will keep him sidelined up to six months. Klingberg signed a US$4.15-million contract with the Leafs in free agency with an eye ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re not going to back up:’ Milanovich takes over the reins in Hamilton
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
HAMILTON – Scott Milanovich has long been aware of the fierce support for the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats as both an adversary and as part of the family. Milanovich joined the Ticats as a senior assistant coach in 2023, and later took over play-calling duties. But as a former head coach of the archrival Toronto Argonauts, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor Bedard is living up to the hype, but the Blackhawks remain one of the NHL’s worst teams
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on December 6th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Asked how he processes losing, Connor Bedard recalled one of his seasons with the Regina Pats – his junior hockey team in Canada. He didn’t have to look back very far. After all, the rookie center just turned 18 in July. “I remember my 16-year in Reg, we didn’t make playoffs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione wins Hall of Fame’s Frick Award for broadcasting excellence
By The Associated Press on December 6th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Joe Castiglione, a Boston Red Sox radio announcer for 41 years, won the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting on Wednesday. Castiglione, who has called the four World Series wins of the Red Sox that followed an 86-year title drought, will be honored during the Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult 2023 with a broad smile on her face
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult year with a broad smile on her face. The 10th-ranked Canadian women ride into 2024 on a three-game winning streak, having won five of six outings since a disappointing World Cup. Priestman spent most of the year balancing on a knife-edge. Upset at the state of ... Read More »
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