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Caitlin Clark reportedly signing record 8-year, $28 million US deal with Nike

CBC Sports - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:36

Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million US contract that spans eight years and includes a signature shoe.

U.S. government agrees to $138.7M US settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar allegations

CBC Sports - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:10

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7-million US settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.

Skylar Park set to lead small Canadian taekwondo team at Paris Olympics

CBC Sports - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:09

Skylar Park is officially headed to her second Olympic Games. Winnipeg's Park and Josipa Kafadar of Burnaby, B.C., were named to Canada's Olympic taekwondo team on Tuesday, becoming the first Canadian athletes to officially be granted their tickets to Paris.

Panthers’ Ryan Lomberg ill, Steven Lorentz in for Game 2 vs. Lightning

SportsNets - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:05

The Florida Panthers‘ bottom six will have a different look for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.

The Panthers said Ryan Lomberg is battling an illness, and he’ll be replaced by Steven Lorentz.

Lomberg had five goals and two assists in 75 games this season.

The six-foot-four Lorentz had one goal and two assists in 38 games.

The Panthers lead the series 1-0.

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Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe says William Nylander ‘a possibility’ for Game 3

SportsNets - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:51

Toronto Maple Leafs star winger William Nylander could be back in the lineup for Game 3 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins.

Nylander, who dressed in all 82 games during the regular season, has yet to suit up in the series due to an undisclosed injury.

Although head coach Sheldon Keefe did not provide an update on Nylander’s status Tuesday morning, he did open the door for a potential return Wednesday as the series shifts to Toronto.

“Well, obviously, no update today because not much happening for us today except for getting ready to travel,” Keefe said. “But he’s a possibility for us tomorrow, I guess, is all we would say.”

The Maple Leafs edged the Bruins 3-2 Monday night to draw even at 1-1 in the best-of-seven series.

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Nylander finished second on the team in scoring during the regular season with a career-high 98 points (40 goals and 58 assists).

The 27-year-old Nylander had four goals and 10 points in 11 games during the playoffs last year.

Watch Game 3 between the Maple Leafs and Bruins live Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and SN+.

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