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Tocchet won’t return as coach of Coyotes after 4 seasons
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2021
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Coyotes and coach Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons. The announcement Sunday comes a day after the Coyotes missed the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons. “After meeting with Rick, we have agreed that a coaching change is in the best interest of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sturgeon: Scotland independence vote matter of when, not if
By Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2021
LONDON – Scotland’s leader told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Sunday that a second Scottish independence referendum is “a matter of when, not if,” after her party won its fourth straight parliamentary election. Johnson has invited the leaders of the U.K.’s devolved nations for crisis talks on the union after the regional election results rolled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rider James Piccoli finishes runner-up in Tour of Rwanda
By The Canadian Press on May 9th, 2021
KIGALI, Rwanda – Canadian rider James Piccoli finished runner-up Sunday in the Tour of Rwanda The 29-year-old from Montreal was third in the general classification going into the eighth and final stage of the race. He moved into second place overall after finishing second to race winner Cristian Martin Rodriguez in Sunday’s 75.3-kilometre finale – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medina Spirit could lose Ky. Derby win; track bans Baffert
By Gary B. Graves, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Medina Spirit’s victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a failed postrace drug test, one that led Churchill Downs to suspend Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert immediately on Sunday in the latest scandal to plague the sport. Baffert denied all wrongdoing and promised to be fully transparent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach
By Mitch Stacy, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Blue Jackets have mutually agreed to part ways with John Tortorella, the franchise’s winningest coach, following a six-year tenure, the team announced Sunday. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the decision a day after the Blue Jackets (17-26-12) finished last in the Central Division, concluding their season with a 5-4 overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several provinces bring in new restrictions as high COVID-19 case numbers persist
By The Canadian Press on May 9th, 2021
Several provinces are gearing up to tighten public health measures once again as COVID-19 infection rates remain stubbornly high in parts of Canada. Beginning at midnight, bars and restaurants in Alberta must shut their patios to in-person dining and personal wellness services such as hair salons and tattoo parlours have to close as the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada international Matt Heaton enjoying life in Major League Rugby with Rugby ATL
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 9th, 2021
Having spent time playing in England, Canadian international flanker Matt Heaton wanted a new challenge in the wake of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Major League Rugby in North America beckoned. “I’d been watching the league while I was in the U.K. still and I was kind of at a crossroads with where I wanted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Americans beat Sweden for world curling bronze, Russia meets Switzerland for gold
By The Canadian Press on May 9th, 2021
CALGARY – American Tabitha Peterson defeated Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 9-5 on Sunday to win bronze at the world women’s curling championship. Peterson scored five points in the seventh end to put the game out of reach. Defending champion Silvana Tirinzoni was scheduled to play Russia’s Alina Kovaleva for the gold medal later in the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCAF turns to foreign pilots to help with shortage as commercial aviators stay away
By The Canadian Press on May 9th, 2021
OTTAWA – The Royal Canadian Air Force is hoping Canada will open its doors to military pilots from other countries as it seeks to address a longstanding shortage of experienced aviators. In an interview with The Canadian Press, RCAF commander Lt.-Gen. Al Meinzinger says the military is working with Canada’s immigration department to streamline the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Auger-Aliassime wins in opening round of Italian Open, Andreescu withdraws
By The Canadian Press on May 9th, 2021
ROME – Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the second round of the Italian Open, while fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn. Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, exacted some revenge on Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic with a 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4 win Sunday. Krajinovic defeated Auger-Aliassime in the first round of the ATP Tour Masters 1000 clay-court event last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ky. Derby winner could be disqualified; track bans Baffert
By Gary B. Graves, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Medina Spirit’s victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a positive postrace drug test, one that prompted Churchill Downs to suspend Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert immediately on Sunday in the latest scandal to plague the sport. Baffert denied all wrongdoing and promised to be fully transparent ... Read More »
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