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Report: 17 million Canadians consider themselves fans of women’s sports
By The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – A new report shows that two in three Canadians between the ages of 13 and 65 consider themselves to be fans of women’s sports. The report titled “It’s Time: Unlocking the Power of Pro Women’s Sport Fans” was commissioned by Canadian Women & Sport with its research partner IMI Consulting. This study was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simcoe County Rovers looks to play David against Toronto FC’s Goliath in cup game
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
Doneil Henry has plenty to cheer about Wednesday when Toronto FC hosts Simcoe County Rovers FC in Canadian Championship play. Henry was the first Toronto FC academy player to graduate to the first team and had two stints with his hometown club. The 31-year-old defender is also a proud co-owner of Simcoe County, which won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Female Alberta hockey volunteer in court on sex charges involving 4 teens
By The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
DIDSBURY, Alta. – A volunteer with a minor hockey association in central Alberta was accompanied by a handful of supporters as she appeared in court over sex charges involving four male teenagers. RCMP began investigating after receiving a complaint in late March involving a person with the Sundre Minor Hockey Association. Alexa Suitor, a 32-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada defeats South Korea 6-4, remains unbeaten at curling mixed doubles worlds
By The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden – Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott remained undefeated at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 6-4 win over South Korea on Monday. The husband-and-wife tandem from Gimli, Man., fell behind 3-0 early as Jiyoon Kim and Byeongjin Jeong scored singles in each of the first three ends. Kadriana Lott responded with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs winger William Nylander not ruled out for Game 2 of series against Bruins
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
BOSTON – William Nylander hasn’t been ruled out for Game 2 of the Maple Leafs’ first-round playoff series. Toronto’s star winger sat out his team’s 5-1 loss in Saturday’s opener with an undisclosed injury. Nylander didn’t take part in line rushes during today’s morning skate at TD Garden, but head coach Sheldon Keefe said following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Captain Mike Weir Weir names assistants for upcoming Presidents Cup in Montreal
By The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
MONTREAL – Captain Mike Weir named Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Geoff Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas as his assistants on the International Team for the upcoming Presidents Cup. The best-on-best men’s golf tournament will be played at Royal Montreal Golf Club starting Sept. 24. Els, a 19-time PGA TOUR winner, has appeared in eight Presidents Cups ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC looks to make moves as transfer window closes, reveals Laryea as third DP
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
Toronto FC is in discussions to bring in a player and move another out in advance of Tuesday’s closing of Major League Soccer’s primary transfer window. General manager Jason Hernandez says the two moves are not related, however. Hernandez also revealed that the club has made fullback Richie Laryea its third designated player. While Jonathan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Scheffler finishes off another win at Hilton Head to extend dominant run
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on April 22nd, 2024
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – A Masters green jacket wasn’t enough for Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler was running on emotional fumes fresh off his four-shot victory at Augusta National, but full of purpose that more than made up for his lack of preparation for the RBC Heritage. The result not only was similar, it has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nets hire Jordi Fernandez, coach of Canada’s men’s national team, as head coach
By The Associated Press on April 22nd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Jordi Fernandez was hired Monday as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in six years. The Nets finished 32-50 and fired Jacque Vaughn at the All-Star break. Kevin Ollie finished out the season as the interim coach. Fernandez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A bit surreal’: First female ‘Cup Keeper’ talks journey with hockey’s holy grail
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
Miragh Bitove vividly remembers her first time seeing the Stanley Cup. She was a teenager. A cousin was visiting from out of town. Her dad suggested they head to the Hockey Hall of Fame in downtown Toronto and take a look. When the pair hit the top step of the staircase leading to the sport’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A bit surreal’: First woman ‘Cup Keeper’ talks journey alongside hockey’s holy grail
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
Miragh Bitove vividly remembers her first time seeing the Stanley Cup. She was a teenager. A cousin was visiting from out of town. Her dad suggested they head to the Hockey Hall of Fame in downtown Toronto and take a look. When the pair hit the top step of the staircase leading to the sport’s ... Read More »
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