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Toronto Arrows, Canada’s lone entry in Major League Rugby, to close shop
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Arrows, the lone Canadian entry in Major League Rugby, are closing shop – at least for the 2024 season, and possibly for good. Players were informed of the decision in a call with the team Monday. They were told “funding was not there this year. Some things fell through and they’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL all-star events to include return of player draft, 3-on-3 women’s game
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
TORONTO – The NHL is going back to a player draft and adding a 3-on-3 women’s game as part of an expanded NHL all-star weekend. The league announced Monday its showcase set for early February in Toronto will include Thursday events in addition to Friday’s skills competition and Saturday’s all-star tournament at Scotiabank Arena. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Wild fire coach Dean Evason, assistant Bob Woods after losing 14 of their first 19 games
By The Associated Press on November 27th, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason and assistant Bob Woods on Monday after losing seven straight games and 14 of their first 19 to start to the NHL season. General manager Bill Guerin announced the moves and did not say who would be replacing Evason on an interim basis. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fired Michigan assistant coach Chris Partridge says he had no knowledge of sign-stealing scheme
By Ralph D. Russo, The Associated Press on November 27th, 2023
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge said Monday in a social media post he had no knowledge of the alleged in-person scouting and sign-stealing scheme for which the NCAA is investigating the Wolverines and that he was fired for failing to abide by the school’s directive to avoid discussing the inquiry with “anyone associated with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injuries force Canada coach to make roster changes ahead of Australia friendlies
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
Coach Bev Priestman has called up forward Latifah Abdu and veteran midfielder Sophie Schmidt to replace the injured Evelyne Viens and Julia Grosso for Canada’s upcoming friendlies against Australia. Canada, ranked 10th in the world, hosts the 11th-ranked Matildas in friendlies Friday in Langford, B.C., and Dec. 5 in Vancouver in captain Christine Sinclair’s final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forward Latifah Abdu added to Canada roster for soccer friendlies against Australia
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
Coach Bev Priestman has called up forward Latifah Abdu to replace the injured Evelyne Viens for Canada’s upcoming friendlies against Australia. It’s a first senior camp for the 22-year-old from Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., who plays in France for Dijon. Abdu was 15 when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2017 under Priestman. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers coach Mike O’Shea confirms outside interest in OC Buck Pierce
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Mike O’Shea knows he may lose some talented players in the off-season, but his coaching staff might also take a hit. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach confirmed Monday that one CFL team has been given permission to speak to offensive co-ordinator Buck Pierce. The only club officially looking for a head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian star forward Sam Kerr to miss Canada friendlies due to injury
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
LONDON – Captain Sam Kerr will miss Australia’s upcoming friendlies against Canada with a foot injury. Chelsea, Kerr’s English club team, said the 30-year-old star forward will stay with the London-based side for treatment during the international window. Canada, currently ranked 10th in the world, hosts the No. 11 Matildas on Friday at Starlight Stadium ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Place Stadium renamed to Christine Sinclair Place for one night only
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
VANCOUVER – B.C. Place Stadium is being renamed “‘Christine Sinclair Place” for one night only, in honour of the Canada captain’s final international outing The 40-year-old from Burnaby. B.C., is calling time on her international soccer career with a pair of games against Australia in her backyard – on Friday at Starlight Stadium in Langford, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curlers hope to see changes on Grand Slam circuit this season
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
Displeased with a number of unilateral decisions made by Grand Slam of Curling organizers, several top-level curlers have voiced their concerns in an attempt to see changes at the remaining three events on the circuit’s calendar. A group of prominent players recently met with organizers to discuss format, tiebreaker and pre-game setup adjustments that were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL’s first star after 12-point week
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2023
NEW YORK – Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. McDavid led the league with nine assists and 12 points in four games, factoring in on 63.2 per cent of his team’s goals last week. ... Read More »
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