National Sports
B.C. Lions fire head coach and co-GM Rick Campbell as part of sweeping changes
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Change swept through the B.C. Lions on Wednesday as the club fired head coach and co-general manner Rick Campbell. The team’s new GM says there are more moves to come. “Across the board in this building, we all have to chase greatness harder,” said Ryan Rigmaiden, who was elevated from assistant general manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flexibility key for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
Flexibility has become a way of life for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, both on and off the court. The 26-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves combo guard sharpened his diverse set of skills playing basketball with his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, now a perennial MVP candidate for the Oklahoma City Thunder, with the pair constantly switching positions. That upbringing, coupled with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finnish star Ronja Savolainen wants to make an impact with Ottawa Charge
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
MONTREAL – Finnish star Ronja Savolainen wants her opponents to fear driving the net when she’s on the ice. As she enters her first PWHL season, the Ottawa Charge defender plans to introduce herself with an unapologetic, hard-nosed style. “I just want to be myself out there, not holding back, be a tough player, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators GM Staios says the team is improving, but not yet playing consistent hockey
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – After watching the Ottawa Senators play their first 18 games of the 2024-25 NHL campaign, general manager Steve Staios gave his assessment of the season so far. In short, there have been flashes of promise but a lack of consistency, which is reflected in the Senators’ 8-9-1 record. While emphasizing that the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New GM Hervey seeks to elevate once-proud Elks from ‘laughingstock’ status
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
EDMONTON – Ed Hervey didn’t hold back when describing the Edmonton Elks team. “I do not like where the club sits in the CFL, as far as the perception” said Hervey, who on Wednesday was introduced as the team’s new general manager. “I would equate it to laughingstock.” For a franchise that has not been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on November 20th, 2024
MALAGA, Spain (AP) – Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women’s team competition. When Paolini’s win ended, she was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens’ Patrik Laine skates with teammates for first time since injury
By Alexis Bélanger-Champagne, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
BROSSARD, Que. – The Montreal Canadiens might be getting some reinforcements soon after Patrik Laine practised with his teammates for the first time since suffering a left knee sprain. Laine skated alone before joining the team for the first few drills at practice on Wednesday at CN Sports Complex. He wore a non-contact jersey and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
By The Associated Press on November 20th, 2024
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) – Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block. The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman came to the plate on a sprained right ankle with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions fire head coach and co-GM Campbell as part of sweeping changes
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have fired head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell. The Lions also named co-general manager Neil McEvoy vice-president of football operations and promoted assistant general manager Ryan Rigmaiden to general manager. The team made the announcement Wednesday, with president Duane Vienneau saying in a statement that Campbell brought the club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Lions fire and co-GM Campbell as part of sweeping changes
By The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have fired head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell. Neil McEvoy has been promoted from co-GM to vice-president of football operations and Ryan Rigmaiden has been named GM. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian back Alex Tessier up for World Rugby’s Women’s 15s Player of the Year Award
By The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
Canadian Alex Tessier is a finalist for World Rugby’s Women’s 15s Player of the Year. The 31-year-old fly half/centre from Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Que., is up against France’s Pauline Bourdon Sansus and England’s Ellie Kildunne and Alex Matthews. The winner will be announced Sunday at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco. Canada captain Sophie de Goede, along ... Read More »
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