Sean M. Higgins, the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew while they biked on a rural road, had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday. The brothers had gone for a bicycle ride in Carneys Point, N.J., on…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 12, 2024 3:47 pm Updated September 12, 2024 3:48 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Miami Marlins. He was immediately optioned to the Blue Jays’ triple-A…
Despite bombing at the 2024 Olympics (and almost breaking the internet in the process), Australian breakdancer B-Girl Raygun is having the last laugh after being named the number one female breakdancer in the world. Raygun, a 37-year-old academic whose real name is Rachel Gunn, was placed in the top spot of the women’s rankings by…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 7:04 pm Updated September 10, 2024 7:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been re-elected chairman of the NBA’s board of governors. Tanenbaum is the first Canadian to serve as NBA…
Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, revealed she’s pregnant with the couple’s third baby during her emotional eulogy at his memorial service Monday. “We’re actually a family of five,” Meredith, referencing their two children, Noa and Johnny, said at the funeral held at St. Mary Magdalen Parish outside Philadelphia. “I’m in…
What looked like a bounce back for Canada at the Paralympic Games was more of a return to form. Canada’s 10 gold medals in Paris were the most since 19 in Beijing in 2008, and also doubled the output at the Tokyo Games three years ago. The 29 medals overall matched Rio in 2016 and…
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield is changing jersey numbers to honour hockey star and his hero Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed while cycling last week. The American-born player announced the touching gesture Tuesday on his Instagram account, saying he will wear no. 13 this season in tribute of Gaudreau. They played together for Team USA…
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted September 3, 2024 5:42 pm Updated September 3, 2024 6:29 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – All-star shortstop Bo Bichette is progressing in his recovery from a strained calf. Bichette took batting practice and fielded groundballs with his Toronto Blue…
Denmark, Slovakia and Latvia have qualified for the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Milan Olympics, the return of NHL players to the biggest international stage in sports. Each team won all three of its qualification round games on home ice to secure a spot. On Sunday, Denmark beat Norway 4-1; Slovakia defeated Kazakhstan 3-1…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2024 12:01 pm Updated September 1, 2024 2:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert and infielder Luis De Los Santos from Triple-A Buffalo. Both players were made active for Sunday’s contest…
