National Sports
Ehlers, Brossoit shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Nikolaj Ehlers scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 NHL victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Winnipeg goalie Laurent Brossoit was brilliant in stopping 42 of 43 shots for Winnipeg (14-8-2) before 11,468 fans at Canada Life Centre. Kyle Connor also had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
MONTREAL – Josh Anderson broke a 27-game goal drought dating back to last season with an empty-netter that sealed a 4-2 Montreal Canadiens win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. With Montreal up 3-2, and Seattle pressing, Anderson floated the puck from his own zone and into the Kraken’s net with 32 seconds left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair’s parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice were “Go and get me a World Cup.” Competitive right to the end. The World Cup is one prize that eluded Sinclair. In six trips to the sport’s showcase, Sinclair’s and Canada’s best finish was fourth in 2003. But Sinclair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turnbull scores three as Toronto opens PWHL scrimmages with 5-3 win over Boston
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
UTICA, N.Y. – Blayre Turnbull scored the game’s first three goals as Toronto beat Boston 5-3 on Monday to open the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s pre-season scrimmages. Sarah Nurse and Maggie Connors also scored for Toronto. Sophie Shirley scored in regulation for Boston, while Jessica Digirolamo scored in overtime. Boston then won a five-round shootout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent in February. The 2024 season will be his fifth with Winnipeg and 10th in the CFL. The six-foot-seven, 242-pound defensive end was named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season’s quarter mark
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
TORONTO – A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and his teammates returned to practice at OVO Athletic Centre on Monday after having two full days off thank to a quirk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. – Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thérèse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant’s first World Cup event in 40 years a “10-on-10” rating – and hopes it’s here to stay. Fans surrounded the finish line and filled the streets at the centre village this weekend, cheering for all 61 racers during two giant slalom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
NEW YORK – Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-against average and .947 save percentage to help the Coyotes extend their winning streak to four games. The 26-year-old has started every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive co-ordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before parting ways with the team on Aug. 7. He helped lead Hamilton to four Grey Cup appearances (2013, 2014, 2019, 2021), all losses, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Christine Sinclair now better than ever in ‘EA Sports FC 24’ video game
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair is in the game. And she’s better than ever. EA Sports said Monday that is has released a special Christine Sinclair “End of An Era” Ultimate Team Player Item, which improves her in-game rating – once obtained through a squad building challenge in the “EA Sports FC 24” video game. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert rewarded with new deal with St. Louis City FC
By The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2023
ST. LOUIS – Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert has signed a new contract with St. Louis City FC that runs through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Ignored in the 2022 MLS draft despite a stellar collegiate career at Missouri State, Hiebert turned heads in the MLS Next Pro league with St. Louis’ reserve side ... Read More »
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