LA – Argentinian footballer and Inter Miami’s captain Lionel Messi has become the most popular athlete in the United States, surpassing legendary athletes such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods, according to a poll conducted by SSRS, Essentially Sports reported. It is the first time in 30 years that a soccer player has topped the charts. According to …
Ottawa – Looking to challenge yourself while making a difference for Canada’s Military community? Look no further than Canada Army Run 2024, presented by BMO. The 17th edition of the event will once again bring military members and Canadians together in support of Soldier On and Support our Troops, the official charitable causes of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). With …
Ottawa – Short track speed skaters Renée Steenge and Jordan Pierre-Gilles are part of a formidable national team featuring 16 of Canada’s fastest skaters. Steenge made it to the podium at her first ISU World Championships in Seoul, South Korea in March 2023, winning bronze as part of Canada’s women’s 3000m relay team. As a first-time Olympian, Pierre-Gilles struck gold with Team …
Calgary Flames Defensemen Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev are each expected to be in the lineup when the Flames host the Boston Bruins at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday (9 p.m. ET; SN1, SNW, NESN). Hanifin and Tanev are due to become unrestricted free agents July 1. Hanifin, 27, is in the final season of a six-year, $29.7-million contract ($4.95 million average annual value) he …
Red Deer– It’s a moment both coach and player remember vividly. In the spring of 2014, Red Deer Rebels forward Vukie Mpofu walked into then-Head Coach Brent Sutter’s office for their end-of-season meeting. “We’re talking about the Memorial Cup team that following year and the role that he could he could fit into,” Sutter recalled. “I could just tell that …
Halifax – CHL Three Stars-Everett’s Tyler Palmer turned aside all 34 shots he faced to secure his first shutout of the season as the No.8-ranked Silvertips blanked the No.6-ranked Portland Winterhawks 4-0. His efforts on Sunday marked what was his fifth career WHL shutout and first since February 4, 2023, when Palmer made 35 saves to shut out the Seattle Thunderbirds. His 34-save …
ALBERTA – Canadian long distance specialists Ted-Jan Bloemen and Graeme Fish both reached the podium in the men’s 10,000m on Sunday, capping off the most successful ISU World Speed Skating Championships in national program history. The host Canadians – who were welcoming the World Championships to Calgary for the first time since 1998 – took advantage of home-ice advantage to win …
Toronto – Toronto Maple Leafs will host their annual Outdoor Practice presented by Sport Chek at Nathan Phillips Square this weekend. The three-day event will include a packed schedule of activities at one of Toronto’s most iconic outdoor rinks to celebrate the game of hockey at all levels. All programming from Thursday, February 8 to Saturday, February 10 is free …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton offers a wide variety of enjoyable recreation programs that encourage healthy and active lifestyles and reflect the diversity of our community. Starting on Monday, February 19, City of Brampton recreation patrons can view upcoming 2024 Spring programs and Brampton Sports League information online to find their desired program and plan ahead. Key dates Registration for Brampton Sports …
Brussels – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to NATO’s Canada-led Battle Group in Latvia will soon have two new defensive capabilities that are being acquired on an urgent basis. This new equipment will strengthen the defence capacity of the Battle Group as a whole, further adding to the deterrence capabilities of soldiers from …
