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Thompson, Howden are golden as Canada dominates ski cross World Cup in Switzerland
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
AROSA, Switzerland – Marielle Thompson led a Canadian sweep of the women’s podium Tuesday while Reece Howden raced to gold in the men’s event as Canada’s freestyle skiers dominated the second stop of the World Cup ski cross season. Thompson, from Whistler, B.C., raced to her 33rd career World Cup ski cross gold ahead of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Raptors centre Jontay Porter to be sentenced on criminal charges on Wednesday
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
Former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will have the sentencing hearing in his criminal case tomorrow. Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud on July 10. The 25-year-old has already been banned from the NBA for life for manipulating the outcomes of proposition bets based on his performance for the Raptors. Porter feigned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs say goaltender Stolarz to undergo knee surgery, will be out 4-6 weeks
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will undergo knee surgery and miss four-to-six weeks, general manager Brad Treliving said Tuesday. Stolarz left the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 win over visiting Anaheim on Thursday with a lower-body injury. Treliving said a subsequent MRI found no structural damage to Stolarz’s knee but he had discomfort and difficulty straightening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rider Derek Gee to lead the Israel-Premier Tech team at Giro d’Italia
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
Canadian Derek Gee is headed back to the Giro d’Italia, this time leading the Israel-Premier Tech team. The 27-year-old from Ottawa turned heads in his Grand Tour debut at the 2023 Giro when he finished second four times and fourth twice. Gee eventually finished 22nd in the final general classification standings and was runner-up to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL contract
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
WINNIPEG – Forward Kevin He has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, making him the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. The Jets announced the deal Tuesday. It carries an annual average value of US$975,000. The 18-year-old He was born in Beijing and moved to Canada with his family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats name Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats hired Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator Tuesday. Monson, a Hamilton native, joins the Ticats after 15 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, the last six as their defensive co-ordinator. The franchise earned Grey Cup wins in 2014 and ’18 during Monson’s tenure. Monson, 39, began his pro coaching career as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VinÃcius Júnior and Aitana Bonmati win FIFA best player of the year awards
By The Associated Press on December 17th, 2024
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Real Madrid star VinÃcius Júnior finally got his hands on a big global player award on Tuesday. VinÃcius was named the men’s player of the year at the FIFA’s “The Best” awards, where Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continued to dominate the awards for women’s soccer. VinÃcius was so disappointed to lose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati wins FIFA award for best women’s player of the year
By The Associated Press on December 17th, 2024
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continues to dominate the awards for women’s soccer while Real Madrid star VinÃcius Júnior is about to find out if he’ll be finally getting his hands on a big global player award. Bonmati won the FIFA award for best women’s player of the year on Tuesday making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Rise sign Canadian forward Jessica De Filippo
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Rise have added a Canadian forward to their roster, signing Jessica De Filippo. The 23-year-old from St. Lazare, Que., played with the Whitecaps FC women’s League1 BC team in July, making nine appearances across all competitions. Rise sporting director Stephanie Labbé says in a release that De Filippo is a “talented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughriders, Redblacks both get two A grades in first-ever CFLPA team report cards
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
The Saskatchewan Roughriders received the top grades in the CFL Players’ Association’s first-ever team report cards. Saskatchewan received two “A” and five “B” grades in the eight categories provided in the union’s 58-question survey, which was distributed to members in October. A total of 495 players participated. Franchises were graded on football operations, management and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign defenceman Brayden Pachal to two-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Brayden Pachal to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1,187,500, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Pachal has a goal and an assist in 31 games for the Flames this season. The 25-year-old from Estevan, Sask., has delivered 72 hits, ranked third on the ... Read More »
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