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Isabelle Russell stands next to Ottawa forward Hayley Scamurra during the Apr. 20 PWHL game she spent as an anthem skater. Contributed photo

On the ice with the pros: Mount Pearl girl hits ice as an anthem skater for PWHL game in Ottawa

Nick Mercer · Multimedia Journalist |Updated 11 hours ago |4 min read Premium content

It’s not often that someone can say they’ve skated in front of more than 8,000 people.  Yet that’s exactly what Isabelle Russell, a 13-year-old from Mount Pearl, can say after she hit the ice as an anthem skater ahead of the April 20 Professional ...

Mar 14, 2024; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Rory McIlroy plays from the 3rd tee during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Golf-Woods, McIlroy to receive loyalty payouts from PGA Tour, report says

Reuters |Updated 12 hours ago |2 min read

(Reuters) -Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are among the golfers expected to be given equity in PGA Tour Enterprises as a thank you for sticking with the Tour instead of jumping to rival LIV Golf, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday. Woods will receive ...

Duane Richards of Charlottetown has performed several duties with the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild major under-18 hockey team over the last 10 years. Richards has served as general manager the last three seasons. The Wild is representing Atlantic Canada at this week’s Telus Cup Canadian under-18 hockey championship in Membertou, N.S. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

TELUS CUP: GM Duane Richards the heartbeat of P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild

Jason Simmonds · Journalist |Updated 16 hours ago |7 min read Premium content

Duane Richards has done just about everything for the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild but drive the team bus. The Charlottetown resident joined the Wild as an assistant coach under Kyle Dunn for the 2014-15 season. Richards remained in that role for ...

Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers teammates congratulate linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) on his interception against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 34-11. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers rework linebacker Alex Highsmith's deal, clear $7M

Reuters |Updated 15 hours ago |1 min read

The Pittsburgh Steelers restructured linebacker Alex Highsmith's contract to clear more than $7 million in salary cap space, NFL Network reported Wednesday. Highsmith, 26, inked a four-year, $68 million extension last July that reportedly included ...

Apr 16, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a sacrifice fly to score a run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Cardinals send struggling OF Jordan Walker to minors

Reuters |Updated 13 hours ago |1 min read

The St. Louis Cardinals sent struggling outfielder Jordan Walker back to the minors on Wednesday. Walker, 21, was optioned to Triple-A Memphis after batting .155 with no homers and four RBIs in 20 games. The Cardinals' former top prospect was ...

Skip Paul Flemming, above,  and his Halifax rink of third Peter Burgess, second Martin Gavin, lead Kris Granchelli and alternate Kevin Ouellette has advanced to the quarter-finals of the world senior curling championships in Sweden. - Curling Canada

Canada's Paul Flemming rink advances to playoffs at world senior curling championships

George Myrer · Sports Editor |Updated 15 hours ago |2 min read Premium content

Canadian skip Paul Flemming clinched a playoff spot at the World Senior Curling Championships in Oestersund, Sweden, on Wednesday. Flemming and his Halifax rink of third Peter Burgess, second Martin Gavin, lead Kris Granchelli and alternate Kevin ...

Cape Breton Eagles logo - JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.

Cape Breton Eagles look to land first overall pick at QMJHL draft lottery on Thursday

Jeremy Fraser |Updated 12 hours ago |2 min read Premium content

On the same day the Cape Breton Eagles begin their Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League semifinal series in Baie-Comeau, the team will also learn its faith in the league’s entry draft in June. Cape Breton will be among four teams looking to land the ...

Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) reacts after winning a 2024 NFC divisional round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Report: Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown gets $120M extension

Reuters |Updated 17 hours ago |1 min read

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension with All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, NFL Network reported Wednesday. The deal runs through 2028 and reportedly includes $77 million guaranteed, supplanting Cooper Kupp's ...

Cape Breton West Islanders goaltender Jake Poirier of Cheticamp will participate in the annual Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Cup in Boisbriand, Que., this week. The showcase tournament brings the top 15-year-old players from Quebec and the Atlantic provinces together, forming six teams. The players will have an opportunity to perform in front of QMJHL scouts. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

Cape Breton West Islanders' Jake Poirier to compete at QMJHL Cup showcase this week in Quebec

Jeremy Fraser |Updated 17 hours ago |1 min read Premium content

Cape Breton West Islanders goaltender Jake Poirier of Cheticamp will participate in the annual Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Cup in Boisbriand, Que., this week. The showcase tournament brings the top 15-year-old players from Quebec and the ...

Cape Breton’s Marc-Andre Fleury, middle, waits for a shot at the top of the crease during a first-round playoff series against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in March 2002. Cape Breton won the series in five games. CAPE BRETON POST FILE PHOTO

Cape Breton Eagles, Baie-Comeau Drakkar to make new playoff memories after 22 years since only meeting

Jeremy Fraser |Updated 12 hours ago |7 min read Premium content

The Cape Breton Eagles and Baie-Comeau Drakkar play each other twice in the regular season each year – once in Sydney and once in Baie-Comeau. When it comes to the playoff history between the two teams, the sample size is even smaller with the clubs ...

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