National Sports
McIlroy brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on April 9th, 2024
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Rory McIlroy made that familiar turn off Washington Road and onto Magnolia Lane a year ago, the one that seems to suck in those fortunate enough to make it back in time, and felt as certain as ever that it was his time to win the Masters. After all, McIlroy had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League matches go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat
By The Associated Press on April 9th, 2024
NYON, Switzerland (AP) – This week’s Champions League games are going ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threat, the governing body of European soccer said Tuesday. Several posters circulated on social media alleging to be from the Al-Azaim Foundation – a media arm of ISIS-K – called for attacks at the four stadiums ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program ‘needs to hear another voice’
By Gary B. Graves, The Associated Press on April 9th, 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – John Calipari is stepping down as Kentucky’s men’s basketball coach after 15 years, saying Tuesday on social media that the “program probably needs to hear another voice” amid reports that he’s closing in on a deal with Arkansas to take over that Southeastern Conference program. Calipari posted a video on X, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran cornerback Peters anxious to join Hamilton Tiger-Cats
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2024
HAMILTON – He’s still adjusting to life with a different team, but Jamal Peters is comfortable with his new colours. The veteran cornerback will suit up with Hamilton in 2024 following three seasons with the archrival Toronto Argonauts. While that means getting used to a new city and team, Peters will have no issues donning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones beaten 9-2 by Wrana in wild opening draw of Players’ Championship
By The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2024
TORONTO – Jennifer Jones’s final tournament as part of a four-player team got off to a rocky start with a six-end 9-2 loss to Sweden’s Isabella Wrana on Tuesday at the Grand Slam of Curling’s season-ending Players’ Championship. Winnipeg’s Jones, who started with the hammer, scored twice in the first end before Wrana scored the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers superstar McDavid out day-to-day, could miss game against visiting Vegas
By The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2024
Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid is out day-to-day and could miss the Oilers’ game Wednesday against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not practice Tuesday, and coach Kris Knoblauch said he would consult with the centre on Wednesday. The coach said McDavid’s absence at practice was due to a combination of “lower body” and “maintenance” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s world junior hockey championship on the distant horizon
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2024
UTICA – A women’s world junior hockey championship will happen, but is at least five years away, says the International Ice Hockey Federation. Canada and the United States want that timeline shortened. They’re taking their development women’s teams to Europe in December to play other countries in exhibition games to get the ball rolling faster. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pre-season look at York United FC of the Canadian Premier League
By The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2024
TORONTO – A look at York United FC, an original member of the Canadian Premier League: ORIGINS: York began life in the CPL as York 9 FC. The franchise’s original name came from the nine municipalities that make up the York region north of Toronto: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican brothers look forward to CPL adventure as owners of York United FC
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2024
TORONTO – Ricardo Pasquel survived a Canadian winter. Now the fun really begins The Mexico City native and his two brothers, Eduardo and Miguel, are looking forward to their first season as owners of York United FC. Game Plan Sports Group, led by the brothers, bought the Canadian Premier League team in November. Ricardo, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group including John Morris buys Grand Slam of Curling from Sportsnet
By The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2024
TORONTO – A group that includes two-time Olympic gold medal curler John Morris and former NFL player Jared Allen has purchased the Grand Slam of Curling tour from Sportsnet. The Curling Group, a sports business venture led by chief executive officer Nic Sulsky, announced it acquired the Grand Slam of Curling in a release Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada hires Jaime Boldt as governance adviser
By The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2024
CALGARY – Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that it has hired Jaime Boldt as its first governance adviser. Katherine Henderson, president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada, said in a release that Boldt will help ensure that Hockey Canada’s governance model is “effective, sustainable and efficient.” Boldt is an adjunct professor at the University of ... Read More »
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