National Sports
Canadian women step up in class in taking on top-ranked U.S. in Washington, D.C.
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
After struggling to corral No. 43 Costa Rica before pouring in four late goals in a 4-1 win, Canada steps up in class Wednesday when it faces the top-ranked U.S. in Washington, D.C. Eighth-ranked Canada is 4-53-9 all-time against the U.S. in a rivalry that dates back to 1986 when the Canadian women’s program was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets acquire Connaughton, 2 second-round picks from Bucks for Micic, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Pat Connaughton and two second-round draft picks from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for point guard Vasa Micic, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The Hornets will get Milwaukee’s second-round picks in 2031 and 2032 as part of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio governor signs 2-year, $60 billion budget that includes funding for football stadium
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s income tax and sets aside $600 million in unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. The Republican governor signed the budget late Monday night, about 45 minutes before the midnight deadline. He also issued 67 line-item vetoes, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators sign forward Nick Cousins to one-year contract worth US$825,000
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed forward Nick Cousins to a one-year contract worth US$825,000 on Tuesday. Cousins had 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 50 regular-season games for Ottawa in 2024-25. He also suited up in five of six games during the team’s first-round appearance against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars hire Oilers assistant Glen Gulutzan as head coach, his second stint with Dallas
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have hired Glen Gulutzan as their head coach 12 years after he was fired from his first stint with them. General manager Jim Nill announced the move Tuesday, with Gulutzan succeeding Peter DeBoer, who was fired following the team’s playoff elimination in the Western Conference final for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers found a way to keep the core together, and Zito says it was player-driven
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Bill Zito looked exhausted Tuesday. The Florida Panthers’ hockey operations president and general manager was trying to schedule a fishing trip. He was trying to figure out how the next few weeks will work. He needed a nap, desperately. The good news: He can finally get a bit of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign defenceman Joel Hanley to two-year extension, Vladar departs for Flyers
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have extended defenceman Joel Hanley’s contract by two years, while the club’s backup goalie Dan Vladar departed to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers. Hanley’s deal announced Tuesday by the Flames carries an average annual value of US$1.75 million. The 34-year-old from Keswick, Ont., played a career-high 53 games for Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Victoria Mboko upsets Magdalena Frech at Wimbledon after late entry
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
WIMBLEDON — Victoria Mboko made the most of a chance opportunity Tuesday. The 18-year-old from Toronto upset 25th-seed Magdalena Frech of Poland 6-3, 6-2 in the first round at Wimbledon. Mboko made it into the main draw as a late entry due to Anastasia Potapova’s withdrawal. Mboko initially fell short of making it into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Liberty return home struggling after disappointing road trip
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty return home after a disappointing road trip that saw them drop three of their four games. Help is on the way, though, as Leonie Fiebich will return from playing in the EuroBasket tournament for Germany. That will give New York back one of its two missing starters. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks re-sign winger Brock Boeser to new seven-year deal
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed one of their top scorers, inking right-winger Brock Boeser to a seven-year, US$50.75-million deal. The team announced the new contract about half an hour after the NHL’s free agency period opened on Tuesday and the 28-year-old from Burnsville, Minn., became an unrestricted free agent. Boeser had 25 goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner bolts for Vegas, Demko and Boeser stay in Vancouver as NHL free agency opens
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
A star winger on the move. A star goaltender and sniper staying put. NHL general managers were hard at work before the league’s free agency mad dash began Tuesday. Mitch Marner inked an eight-year, US$96-million contract with the Maple Leafs before getting shipped to the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade deal that ends his ... Read More »
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