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Redblacks look to overcome frustrations and close out against Roughriders
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – Frustrations are starting to boil over for the Ottawa Redblacks. Ottawa (3-10) is mired in a seven-game losing streak and sits last in the CFL’s East Division heading into a game against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-7) Friday night. Tensions came to a head Wednesday at practice when a fight broke out among ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays slugger Guerrero not in starting lineup for series finale in New York
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
NEW YORK – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was held out of the starting lineup for a second straight day on Thursday as he rests a sore knee. Spencer Horwitz was given the start at first base for the finale of the three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Guerrero experienced some right knee discomfort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland and Springboks set for monster clash of No. 1 vs. No. 2 at the Rugby World Cup
By The Associated Press on September 21st, 2023
PARIS (AP) – France playing New Zealand to open the Rugby World Cup was a big deal. Stade de France was packed and record numbers of eyeballs were drawn to European televisions, some audiences eclipsing the men’s soccer World Cup. That was a ranking matchup of No. 3 vs. No. 4. Stade de France will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence last year in playoffs
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on September 21st, 2023
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin deflected questions Thursday concerning his sudden absence from a playoff series last season for what the team explained at the time was personal reasons. Nichushkin missed the final five postseason games of a first-round loss to Seattle. In a brief chat following the opening of training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks star Pettersson unfazed by contract uncertainty as training camp opens
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
VICTORIA – Vancouver Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson says starting the National Hockey League season without a signed contract extension will not be a “distraction” to him. Pettersson, 24, made the comments about his contract situation today as the Canucks hit the ice for their first training camp workout in Victoria. The Swedish sniper, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hellebuyck, Scheifele on expiring deals, but are focused on the present in Winnipeg
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
WINNIPEG – Whether the fates of two star players align with the Winnipeg Jets’ future plans remains to be seen. Starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck and top centre Mark Scheifele both spoke to the media about playing on expiring contracts after the team’s first on-ice session of training camp on Thursday. Their focus is on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Premier League revamps trophy case with new hardware up for grabs
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
TORONTO – The Canadian Premier League is revamping its trophy case. A new trophy, the Canadian Premier League Shield, will be presented to the regular-season winner. And the North Star Cup will replace the North Star Shield, which was previously awarded to the CPL’s playoff champion from 2019 to 2022. The league unveiled the new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team Europe looks to reclaim Laver Cup title in Vancouver
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
VANCOUVER – Members of Team Europe at the Laver Cup say they’re looking for redemption after losing the tournament for the first time last year. Team Europe has won four of five iterations of the competition, losing last year in London which also marked Swiss icon Roger Federer’s last competitive game. Captain Bjorn Borg says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huberdeau revitalized, Lindholm’s future unclear to start Flames’ training camp
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
CALGARY – Jonathan Huberdeau felt his swagger returning while Elias Lindholm was guarded about his long-term future with the Calgary Flames when they hit the ice Thursday at training camp. The two forwards, who are expected to figure largely in the Flames’ fortunes in 2023-24, played on a line together with newly acquired right-winger Yegor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Blue Jays pitcher Manoah shut down, has received multiple injections in arm
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has received multiple injections in his pitching arm in recent weeks and been shut down for the season, an online report said Thursday. Manoah, who was the team’s Opening Day starter but struggled for most of the year, hasn’t pitched in a game since Aug. 10. He was optioned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets sign forward Colby Barlow to three-year, entry-level contract
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have signed first-round pick Colby Barlow on a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an annual average value of US$1.2 million. The Jets selected Barlow 18th overall at the 2023 NHL draft after he had 79 points (46 goals, 33 assists) in 59 games with the Ontario Hockey League’s Owen ... Read More »
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