March 28th, 2024

National Sports

Toffoli, Brossoit help Jets soar past struggling Ducks 6-0

By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

WINNIPEG – Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals since being traded to the Winnipeg Jets and Laurent Brossoit made 21 saves for his second shutout of the season in a 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo snapped a 63-game goal drought and added an assist in front of ... Read More »

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Paolo Banchero leads red-hot Orlando Magic past undermanned Toronto Raptors 113-103

By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

TORONTO – Paolo Banchero flirted with a triple-double as the Orlando Magic routed the undermanned Toronto Raptors 113-103 on Friday. Banchero finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as Orlando (39-28) won for the seventh time in nine games. Franz Wagner added 19 points and seven boards. Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high ... Read More »

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Patriotes, Redbirds advance to U Sports men’s hockey semifinals

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

TORONTO – Simon Lafrance scored once and added four assists as the University of Quebec Trois-Rivières Patriotes defeated the Moncton Aigles Bleus in Friday’s quarterfinal action in the U Sports men’s hockey championship. Felix Lafrance scored twice on the power play for the second-ranked Patriotes, while Charles Beaudoin and Kaylen Gauthier added singles. Alexis Gravel ... Read More »

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Clark sets big target at Players Championship, Taylor tied for second

By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on March 15th, 2024

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Scottie Scheffler had his 25th consecutive round under par Friday in The Players Championship, and this was hard work. He felt pain in his neck that required treatment on the course, and he struggled to swing and to stay within range of Wyndham Clark. Feeling fit or not, that ... Read More »

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Wyndham Clark sets a big target at The Players Championship. Scheffler coping with pain in his neck

By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on March 15th, 2024

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Scottie Scheffler had his 25th consecutive round under par Friday in The Players Championship, and this was hard work. He felt pain in his neck that required treatment on the course, and he struggled to swing and to stay within range of Wyndham Clark. Feeling fit or not, that ... Read More »

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Lafrance nets 5 points as Patriotes beat Aigles Blues, advance to U Sports semifinals

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

TORONTO – Simon Lafrance scored once and added four assists as the University of Quebec Trois-Rivières Patriotes defeated the Moncton Aigles Bleus in Friday’s quarterfinal action in the U Sports men’s hockey championship. Felix Lafrance scored twice on the power play for the second-ranked Patriotes, while Charles Beaudoin and Kaylen Gauthier added singles. Alexis Gravel ... Read More »

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Picard nets 3 points as Montreal upsets UBC 4-2 in U Sports women’s hockey tourney

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

SASKATOON – Jade Picard had a goal and two assists as the Montreal Carabins upset the UBC Thunderbirds 4-2 on Friday at the U Sports women’s hockey championship. Joannie Garand, Picard and Laurie-Anne Ethier scored third-period goals to lead seventh-seeded Montreal past No. 2 UBC. The two teams entered the final frame tied 1-1. Garand ... Read More »

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Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok out week-to-week with a hand injury

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok is out week-to-week with a hand injury. The versatile Swede was hurt during Thursday’s 6-2 victory over the Flyers in Philadelphia. Jarnkrok recently returned to the lineup after missing 13 games with a broken knuckle suffered in practice Jan. 26. The 32-year-old has 10 goals and 21 points in ... Read More »

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Grey Cup champion Alouettes bring stability into 2024: ‘I wanted to keep that recipe’

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

MONTREAL – Danny Maciocia was flying home the day after his Montreal Alouettes won the Grey Cup when he leaned over to head coach Jason Maas and said: “Now what do we do?” “I know we won a Grey Cup, but what are our next steps?” the Alouettes general manager thought at the time. The ... Read More »

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Toronto FC defender Nicksoen Gomis out approximately four weeks after wrist surgery

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

Toronto FC defender Nicksoen Gomis will be sidelined for “approximately four weeks” after undergoing surgery on his left wrist. The MLS club said the surgery, which took place Thursday at Toronto Western Hospital, was performed by Dr. Ryan Paul, who specializes in hand and wrist injuries/disorders. Toronto announced Gomis’ signing on Jan. 23 after he ... Read More »

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Clark sets a big target at Players. Scheffler coping with pain in his neck

By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on March 15th, 2024

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Scottie Scheffler had his 25th consecutive round under par Friday in The Players Championship, and this was hard work. He felt pain in his neck that required treatment on the course, and he struggled to swing and to stay within range of Wyndham Clark. Clark was playing in the ... Read More »

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