March 28th, 2024

National Sports

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks’ AHL team

By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on March 20th, 2024

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks’ minor league affiliate. Sharks general manager Mike Grier informed reporters at the league’s GM meetings in Florida on Wednesday that he offered Aliu a ... Read More »

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Canada’s Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps in first place after short program at worlds

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024

MONTREAL – Canadian pair Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps put forth an electrifying performance to place first in the short program at the world figure skating championships Wednesday afternoon. Stellato-Dudek of Chicago and Deschamps of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., shattered their season-best with a 77.48 score while skating to Cirque du Soleil’s “Oxygène.” The duo received a ... Read More »

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Detroit Lions’ defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant

By The Associated Press on March 20th, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida, where authorities on Wednesday asked for tips to help find him. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, which includes Tampa, said on the X social media platform that the warrant is for domestic battery by strangulation, a ... Read More »

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Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday

By The Associated Press on March 20th, 2024

BOSTON (AP) – Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics. The Bucks released an injury report Wednesday afternoon that ruled the two-time MVP out due to an issue with his left hamstring. Antetokounmpo also didn’t play Sunday in the Bucks’ 140-129 home victory ... Read More »

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NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs

By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on March 20th, 2024

The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out of 32 votes needed for approval. The committee didn’t propose any rule ... Read More »

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Canada’s Selena Costabile learns from former NFLers during Epson Tour pro-am round

By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024

Pro-am rounds can be a fun opportunity for serious golf fans to meet their favourite players and for the golfers to get some extra practice in ahead of that week’s tournament. But for Canadian golfer Selena Costabile and former NFL players Josh Scobee and Marcus Pollard it was a chance to get into the intricacies ... Read More »

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Muyres, Walker remain unbeaten at Canadian mixed curling championship.

By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024

FREDERICTON – Kirk Muyres and Laura Walker held on for an 8-7 win over Andrea Kelly and Tyler Tardi on Wednesday to remain unbeaten at the Canadian mixed curling championship. Muyres and Walker improved to 6-0 in Pool A while Kelly and Tardi fell to 4-2. Muyres and Walker scored five in the fifth end ... Read More »

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Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy finally gets Bellator title shot

By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024

After stints in the UFC and PFL, and with four wins in his five Bellator outings, Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy is finally getting his title shot. The 31-year-old from Surrey, B.C., last fought in February 2023, defeating Portugal’s Pedro (The Game) Carvalho in what was billed as a title challenger eliminator. But champion Patricio ... Read More »

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Shapovalov downs Darderi to advance to second round of Miami Open

By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024

MIAMI – Canada’s Denis Shapovalov downed Italy’s Luciano Darderiin three sets Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Miami Open. Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., fired 16 aces and won 77 per cent of first serves en route to a 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-4 winin the ATP 1000 tournament. Shapovalov next meets fifth-seeded ... Read More »

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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge back in posted lineup after sitting out 9 days with abdominal injury

By The Associated Press on March 20th, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was in the posted lineup for Wednesday night’s game against Pittsburgh after sitting out nine days with an abdominal injury. Judge hadn’t played since March 10, when he struck out in both at-bats against Atlanta. He had an MRI the following day. Judge started feeling ... Read More »

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Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns

By The Canadian Press on March 20th, 2024

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is outlining new oversight and advisory groups for the city’s efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city is set to host six matches as part of the international tournament that will also see games in Vancouver as well as across the United States and Mexico. Toronto has estimated ... Read More »

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