Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that the hockey club has signed defenceman Ben Danford to a three-year, entry-level contract. Danford, 18, recorded 33 points (one goal, 32 assists) in 64 games with the Oshawa Generals (OHL) during the 2023-24 season while adding 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 21 playoff games, helping the team reach the Championship …
Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that Auston Matthews has been named the 26th captain in franchise history, succeeding John Tavares. Tavares, who has served as captain since October 2019, has been a pivotal leader both on and off the ice. He will continue to bring his veteran presence and guidance to the team as he remains an integral …
PARIS: Eight time winner Lionel Messi, and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo, will not win another Ballon d’Or this year. Brazil forward Vinicius Junior is among the favourites. This year’s contenders are: Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos, Antonio Ruediger, Fede Valverde, Kylian Mbappe, Carvajal, Alejandro Grimaldo, Dani Olmo, Rodri, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Xabi Alonso, Bayer …
PARIS – At the 2024 Paralympic Games, Aurélie Rivard put behind a dark incident from the past and showed why she is one of the greatest Para athletes of all time with a golden performance in the women’s S10 400-metre freestyle. For Rivard, the 400-metre freestyle is the most important races in her repertoire. She’s the world record holder in …
PARIS – Nathan Clement has come to accept there’ll be nothing elegant about his journey in Para cycling. But now he can hang a Paralympic Games silver medal around his neck to remind him it was all worth it. Clement, from West Vancouver, continued his meteoric rise in the sport on Wednesday placing second in the men’s T1-2 individual time …
PARIS – Wheelchair racer Cody Fournie produced a giant upset on Tuesday morning with a gold medal performance in the men’s T51 200-m race for Canada’s second victory in less than 24 hours at the Paralympic Games. It was his first Paralympic Games appearance. Fournie, now based in Victoria, smashed his Canadian record by over two seconds clocking 37.64 in …
PARIS — The race was postponed to Monday because of water quality in the Seine River, but that didn’t stop Leanne Taylor, who earned a bronze for Canada in the women’s PTWC event. “It was a really tough day for me,” Taylor shared after her finish. “I wasn’t feeling well coming into the race. So I was really nervous about …
BRAMPTON, ON—Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre, Chinguacousy Wellness Centre and Ellen Mitchell Recreation Centre will undergo improvements to ensure they remain in good condition and continue to be enjoyed for years to come. Recreation Revitalized: Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre Beginning on Tuesday, September 3, Professor’s Lake beach, water activities, segments of the walking trail and recreation centre will close for the season and to accommodate …
Ottawa – As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, the world will witness extraordinary talent, determination, and the pursuit of greatness from Canadian athletes. Through our Discover Greatness series, presented by Groupe MACH, we highlight six standout members of the Canadian Paralympic Team who are set to make their mark in Paris. ALISON LEVINE BOCCIA (MONTREAL) A trailblazer in the world of boccia, Alison Levine …
PARIS – Para cyclist Kate O’Brien won Canada’s first medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games with a bronze in the women’s 500m sprint. It was O’Brien’s second career medal at the Games. She took silver in the same event at Tokyo 2020. She was a member of the 2016 Olympic cycling team in Rio before her accident. ‘’It’s very surreal,’’ …
