PITTSBURGH – Dick Groat from All-American guard in basketball has died at age 92 at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital due to complications from a stroke. He was a two-sport star who had a brief stint in the NBA. he later became All-Star shortstop and the 1960 National League MVP while playing baseball for his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates.
Brampton – The Brampton Sports Hall of Fame (BSHF) celebrates the accomplishments of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of sport in Brampton. Our goal at BSHF is to honour accomplishments on and off the playing field, preserve great sports figures throughout our community, and educate youth on the value of sports. Induction Ceremony Each year, the …
WINNIPEG – As the Winnipeg Jets made their way through the airport on Tuesday, all eyes were on the injured players – Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj Ehlers, Josh Morrissey, and Cole Perfetti. Could they possibly be an option, as the Jets fly to Vegas with plans to avoid elimination in their best-of-seven series? Head coach Rick Bowness had some clear updates. First, it stands to reason …
Toronto – Toronto Maple Leafs came back in game from a 4-1 deficit in the third period to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4, thanks to Alexander Kerfoot who scored on power play of overtime. Leafs now take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Toronto – Toronto Raptors Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri announced Friday that Nick Nurse has been relieved of his duties as the team’s head coach. “The decision to make a change like this is never arrived at easily or taken lightly, especially when it comes to a person who has been an integral part of this franchise’s most historic accomplishments, …
Nova Scotia – Girls Leading Girls Tennis is a passion project for Mary-Anne MacDonald and her daughter Lillian Pappas, an initiative that has helped grow the game in Nova Scotia while providing an environment for girls to develop a love for tennis, and a pathway to foster strong leadership skills. Their efforts have not gone unnoticed, and they were recently named …
Ottawa – This week on Match Point Canada, hosts Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre are joined by tennis journalist Crina Mustafa, who just covered the Canadian Billie Jean King Cup victory over Belgium in Vancouver. Crina is one of the hardest working sports reporters out there and her roles include host and writer for Homestand Sports, the lead writer of The Programme, and also …
TORONTO – The Tampa Bay Lightning scored four power-play goals in a 7-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Scotiabank Arena yesterday. “I will never question the guys in that room, and again, as the coach, you always want the best, but deep down inside you know there’s a whole …
BRAMPTON – A priority of the Government of Canada is to remove barriers to sport among under-represented populations to increase their participation. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, highlighted $175,000 in financial support for community sport activities to 25 local organizations in Brampton. The funding is …
MUNICH – Irish rally driver Craig Breen, 33, was killed in an accident during a test event ahead of a world championship race in Croatia. The team said. “Hyundai Motorsport is deeply saddened… and sends its sincerest condolences to Craig’s family, friends and his many fans. Hyundai Motorsport will make no further comment at this time.”
