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Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on November 21st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge wins second AL MVP in 3 seasons. Shohei Ohtani expected to win NL honor
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on November 21st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday, easily outdistancing Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Shohei Ohtani was expected to win the National League honor later Thursday, his third MVP and first in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-star Scottie Barnes returns to Raptors lineup vs. Timberwolves
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
TORONTO – Scottie Barnes is back. Barnes was inserted into the Toronto Raptors starting lineup ahead of tonight’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He broke his right orbital bone in the fourth quarter of Toronto’s 121-119 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 4. Barnes was expected to be out at least three weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on November 21st, 2024
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Capitals updated Ovechkin’s status Thursday after he was evaluated by team doctors upon returning from a three-game trip. The 39-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL Roundup: Charge rout Fleet, Frost edge Sirens in pre-season play
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
MONTREAL – The Ottawa Charge got contributions from six different goal scorers in a 6-1 pre-season win over the Boston Fleet on Thursday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Emily Clark, Stephanie Markowski and Anna Meixner had a goal and an assist each, while Katerina Mrazova, Mannon McMahon and Shiann Darkangelo also scored for Ottawa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening early thanks to dumps of fresh powder. A statement from Big White says the resort is set to open on Friday, six days ahead of schedule, with the daily snow report showing 65 centimetres of fresh snowfall over the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pep Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Manchester City
By James Robson, The Associated Press on November 21st, 2024
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at Manchester City, the club announced Thursday. The City manager’s contract was due to expire at the end of this season, but Guardiola ended speculation about his future by agreeing to a deal that would bring him to 11 seasons in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Victoire coach Cheverie undecided on PWHL’s ‘No Escape Rule’
By Michel Lamarche, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
MONTREAL – Since its inception, the Professional Women’s Hockey League has sought to break new ground with innovative rules. During its inaugural season, the league made waves by introducing the “Jail Break Rule,” where a team can end a penalty kill by scoring a short-handed goal. This season, the league has introduced another new initiative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPL’s York United FC promotes assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
TORONTO – York United FC has promoted assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach, filling the void left by Mexican Benjamin Mora’s departure. Mora, a finalist for Canadian Premier League coach of the year, left the club earlier this month after five months and 22 matches at the helm. He said he had been unable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
WINNIPEG – Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus, a founding member of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday. He was 33. The CEBL’s Winnipeg Sea Bears said Thursday that Posthumus, the team’s captain, suffered a brain aneurysm during a training session in Winnipeg on Nov. 9. He then battled complications from a corrective surgery that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes sign kicker Jose Maltos to two-year contract
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have signed global kicker Jose Maltos to a two-year contract through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Thursday. The 33-year-old from Monterrey, Mexico impressed last season while kicker David Côté was out with a lower-body injury. Maltos hit 33-of-36 field goal attempts (97 per cent success rate) and had ... Read More »
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