National Sports
Gregor, Woll lead Leafs over Panthers 2-1 in a shootout
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Noah Gregor scored the shootout winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Tuesday. Gregor also had the goal in regulation for Toronto (11-6-3). Joseph Woll stopped 37 shots through 65 minutes. Kevin Stenlund replied for Florida (13-7-2), which picked up a fight-filled 5-0 victory in Ottawa on Monday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks trade Anthony Beauvillier to Chicago Blackhawks
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks. In exchange, the Canucks will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft. Beauvillier has eight points this season. Vancouver acquired Beauvillier from the New York Islanders as part of the trade for captain Bo Horvat. The forward produced 11 goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Cuban working on $3.5B sale of Dallas Mavericks to Sands casino family, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds And Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on November 28th, 2023
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino company, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday night. The agreement would be in the valuation range of $3.5 billion and take weeks for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP source: Mavs’ Cuban working on $3.5B sale to family that runs Las Vegas Sands casino
By Tim Reynolds And Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on November 28th, 2023
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday night. The agreement would be in the valuation range of $3.5 billion and take weeks for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Kane signs with the Detroit Red Wings for the rest of the NHL season
By Stephen Whyno And John Wawrow, The Associated Press on November 28th, 2023
Patrick Kane is joining the Detroit Red Wings for the rest of the season, choosing the championship-rich franchise over other suitors for the four-time All-Star’s return to the NHL from hip surgery. He signed a contract Tuesday worth a prorated $2.75 million, meaning he’ll make just over $2 million through mid-April. Kane, who turned 35 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays GM feels ‘really good’ about team in place and opportunity to make it better
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had barely settled into his seat for a media availability at a downtown restaurant when a Shohei Ohtani question was volleyed his way. The two-way superstar is the plum of this year’s free-agent class and will command a monster salary. So is Canada’s lone big-league team in on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Arrows players left with more questions than answers after MLR team folds
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Captain Lucas Rumball, like his Toronto Arrows teammates, has more questions than answers in the wake of news that the Major League Rugby franchise has closed shop. MLR said Monday that the Arrows, the league’s lone Canadian entry, “will cease operations, effectively immediately, and not compete in the 2024 MLR season.” Rumball and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women to open play in Houston in inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup in 2024
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2023
The inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup will be held next year in Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego and Carson, Calif., CONCACAF announced Tuesday, Games will be played at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., as well as Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium and San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium, which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After athletes voice concerns, Grand Slam of Curling organizers change course
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2023
The Grand Slam of Curling has changed course after some of the sport’s top players shared concerns about recent format changes on the five-event circuit. Tiebreaker games – a key issue for the curlers – will return to the schedule starting with the upcoming World Financial Group Masters in Saskatoon, a Sportsnet spokesman confirmed via ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers hand two-year extension to general manager Kyle Walters
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed general manager Kyle Walters to a two-year contract extension. Assistant GM and director of U.S. scouting Danny McManus and senior assistant GM and director of player personnel Ted Goveia will also remain with the team. Walters has served as Winnipeg’s general manager since being promoted from assistant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks say Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and move to terminate his contract
By The Associated Press on November 28th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks said veteran winger Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and took a step Tuesday toward terminating his contract. The Blackhawks in a statement said an internal investigation showed Perry acted in violation of his NHL Standard Player Contract and their club policies “intended to promote professional and safe work ... Read More »
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