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NSL players understand the soccer spotlight as league enters 2nd season amid FIFA World Cup
This year is massive for soccer in Canada with the men’s World Cup just around the corner, and the NSL is looking to take advantage of the soccer-mania. Source link
Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener
Bianca Andreescu delivered in her return for Canada against Kazakhstan, winning her singles match on the opening day of a two-day Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Astana. Source link
Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener
Bianca Andreescu delivered in her return for Canada against Kazakhstan, winning her singles match on the opening day of a two-day Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Astana. Source link
Former CFL quarterback Michael O'Connor chasing Olympic dream in flag football
After going unsigned as a CFL free agent in 2023, quarterback Michael O’Connor figured he was done with football. Three years later, the Ottawa native is chasing the Olympic dream as part of the Canadian men’s flag football team on the cusp of qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Source link
Scrambled Rock League teams learning to keep their frenemies close
Through the opening days of Rock League, friends turned enemies, enemies turned friends and a mishmash of the world’s top curlers being thrown into the proverbial hockey coach’s line blender has become a major part of the intrigue. Source link
Raptors close in on playoffs, rolling to 128-114 win over the Miami Heat
Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 38 points as the Raptors rolled to a 128-114 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday as Toronto closed in on a playoff berth. Source link
Caufield scores 50th goal, becomes 1st Hab to reach milestone in 36 years
Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season on Thursday evening in the Montreal Canadiens’ 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Habs player to reach that milestone since Stéphane Richer did it during the 1989-90 season. Source link
U.S. Justice Department reportedly opens investigation into NFL for potential anticompetitive practices
The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official. The official said the investigation is “about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers.” Source link
Rock League: Maple United vs. Alpine Curling Club – Toronto
Watch Maple United and the Alpine Curling Club go head-to-head in Rock League action from the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Source link
McIlroy has another reason to celebrate after his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead
Rory McIlroy has been celebrating all week at Augusta National as the defending champion, and on Thursday he found something else to savour — a 5-under 67, his lowest start at the Masters in 15 years to share the early lead with Sam Burns. Source link