National Sports
Right man, wrong time: Rajakovic’s positivity carries Raptors through adversity
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
TORONTO – Most fans would describe the Toronto Raptors’ 2023-24 season as tumultuous, even chaotic, with a series of trades significantly remaking the roster and then a raft of injuries and other issues directly contributing to a 15-game losing skid. But head coach Darko Rajakovic’s lasting memory of this lost season will be how through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks receiver Eugene Lewis says mission to Africa changed his life
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
It was a life-changing experience for Eugene Lewis. The Edmonton Elks receiver was among six CFL players who spent a week on a mission in Africa last month. Like many, Lewis had seen the commercials that request support for the less fortunate there but they didn’t come close to preparing Lewis for his up-close-and-personal visit. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL Toronto ready for final stretch of season after ‘reset’ from international break
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
TORONTO – Despite a split from some of their teammates and coaches, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s international break served as a welcome reset for the players on league-leading Toronto. Seven players, along with head coach Troy Ryan and goalie coach Brad Kirkwood, went to Utica, N.Y., for the women’s world hockey championship. Those that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson off IL ahead of game against Yankees
By The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed closer Jordan Romano and right-handed reliever Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list and activated them for their game Tuesday against the New York Yankees. Romano, from Markham, Ont., had been on the IL since March 25 with right elbow inflammation while Swanson was placed on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four-time Canadian and world champion curler Glenn Howard retires
By The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
Glenn Howard announced his retirement from competitive curling on Tuesday, ending a career that included four world titles and four Canadian championships. The 61-year-old from Midland, Ont., cited a nagging injury to his left knee as the reason for his retirement in a social media post. Howard won his first Brier title in 1987 as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government boosts carding money for athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
By The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
OTTAWA – The federal government announced in Tuesday’s budget that it will increase funding for the Athlete Assistance Program by $35 million over the next five years as the 2024 Paris Olympics approach. The $7-million annual increase is more than $6.3-million raise requested by Canadian athletes last month. It’s the first raise to the AAP, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ben Johnson biography uncovers untold story behind steroid scandal
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
Newly uncovered documentation sparked a crucial question for author Mary Ormsby: Was Ben Johnson denied due process in Seoul? While researching her new book, “World’s Fastest Man: The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson,” released on Tuesday by Sutherland House Books, Ormsby unearthed details that led her to consider a new perspective on Johnson’s story. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How did the Arizona Coyotes end up facing a move to Salt Lake City?
By The Associated Press on April 16th, 2024
The Arizona Coyotes are headed out the door for Utah after insisting for years they would stay. Team owner Alex Meruelo is expected to sell the team for $1.2 billion to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, who intends to move the franchise to Salt Lake City. The deal could come as soon as Thursday, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Kelce named host of ‘Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?’ for Prime Video
By Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press on April 16th, 2024
Travis Kelce’s NFL off-season with the Kansas City Chiefs has been a busy one. The Super Bowl LVIII-winning tight end is the host of a new game show called “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” for Prime Video, the streaming service confirmed Tuesday. Filming for the 20-episode season has already completed. The premise is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan gets 3 years of probation for football recruiting violations; case vs. Jim Harbaugh pending
By Ralph D. Russo, The Associated Press on April 16th, 2024
Michigan was given three years of probation, fined and hit with recruiting limits by the NCAA on Tuesday after football coaches and staff had impermissible contact with recruits and players under then-coach Jim Harbaugh while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NCAA said it had reached a negotiated resolution with the school that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says
By John Raby, The Associated Press on April 16th, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete under Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the law cannot be applied to a 13-year-old who has ... Read More »
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