By Cosmos Sports | February 26, 2021
Every week we recap the top Canadian Sports Business stories from the past week.
“Hamilton has been named the host city for the 2022 world synchronized skating championships. Skate Canada said in a release that the event will be held at FirstOntario Centre from April 7-9 next year.” FULL STORY
“The Canadian women exited the SheBelieves Cup on a losing note Wednesday, blanked 2-0 by Brazil to finish the four-country competition at 1-2-0. Canada was punished twice for defensive errors in the first half at Exploria Stadium before regrouping in the second to take the game to Brazil, albeit without any reward.” FULL STORY
“American Grant Holloway broke the world indoor 60m hurdles record on Wednesday, finishing in 7.29 seconds to shave 0.01 seconds off the previous mark set by Briton Colin Jackson in 1994.” FULL STORY
“CBC will live stream Hockey Night in Canada on all digital platforms, meaning more Canadians will be able to access the games. Here’s your guide on how to watch.” FULL STORY
“Canada has named its 50-man provisional roster for CONCACAF Olympic qualifying next month, with 21 of the players coming from the three Canadian MLS clubs.” FULL STORY
“Ten Canadians are set to compete at the ISU world short track speed skating championships next month in Dordrecht, Netherlands, their first competition since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down sports last March.” FULL STORY
“Toronto assistant Chris Finch was introduced Monday as the replacement for Ryan Saunders, who was fired the night before with the team carrying the NBA’s worst record.” FULL STORY
“About 1,700-1,800 fans should be allowed at Devils’ games under new rules, says New Jersey Governor.” FULL STORY
“Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu will miss three upcoming tournaments with a leg injury.” FULL STORY
“Click on the video player to watch live action from the women’s alpine skiing World Cup stop in Val di Fassa, Italy. Live coverage begins Friday at 5:45 a.m. ET with the downhill event and continues Saturday at 5 a.m. ET with the second downhill competition.” FULL STORY
”Centre-fielder Kevin Pillar and the Mets finalized a one-year, $5-million US contract on Sunday night that adds depth and balance to New York’s outfield.” FULL STORY
“The young squad, hoping to avenge a loss five days ago to a Georgia side that hurt its chances of securing a Tokyo Olympic berth, dropped a 18-10 decision on Sunday — its fifth in a row after a tourney-opening win over Brazil — and finished eighth at the 11-team qualifier in Rotterdam, Netherlands.” FULL STORY
“Djokovic, a 33-year-old from Serbia, has won six of the last 10 majors and will stay at No. 1 in the rankings at least through March 8. That will give him 311 weeks there, breaking another mark held by Federer.” FULL STORY
“Canada and Georgia meet in the consolation round in Rotterdam.” FULL STORY
“The NHL decided to halt the game Saturday afternoon because bright sun and temperatures hovering around freezing led to poor ice conditions that had players and officials repeatedly falling because of holes on the ice. The game resumed 8 hours, 7 minutes later at 9:02 p.m. PST with the Avalanche leading 1-0. Colorado won the game 3-2.” FULL STORY
By Cosmos Sports | February 26, 2021
Every week we recap the top Canadian Sports Business stories from the past week.
“Hamilton has been named the host city for the 2022 world synchronized skating championships. Skate Canada said in a release that the event will be held at FirstOntario Centre from April 7-9 next year.” FULL STORY
“The Canadian women exited the SheBelieves Cup on a losing note Wednesday, blanked 2-0 by Brazil to finish the four-country competition at 1-2-0. Canada was punished twice for defensive errors in the first half at Exploria Stadium before regrouping in the second to take the game to Brazil, albeit without any reward.” FULL STORY
“American Grant Holloway broke the world indoor 60m hurdles record on Wednesday, finishing in 7.29 seconds to shave 0.01 seconds off the previous mark set by Briton Colin Jackson in 1994.” FULL STORY
“CBC will live stream Hockey Night in Canada on all digital platforms, meaning more Canadians will be able to access the games. Here’s your guide on how to watch.” FULL STORY
“Canada has named its 50-man provisional roster for CONCACAF Olympic qualifying next month, with 21 of the players coming from the three Canadian MLS clubs.” FULL STORY
“Ten Canadians are set to compete at the ISU world short track speed skating championships next month in Dordrecht, Netherlands, their first competition since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down sports last March.” FULL STORY
“Toronto assistant Chris Finch was introduced Monday as the replacement for Ryan Saunders, who was fired the night before with the team carrying the NBA’s worst record.” FULL STORY
“About 1,700-1,800 fans should be allowed at Devils’ games under new rules, says New Jersey Governor.” FULL STORY
“Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu will miss three upcoming tournaments with a leg injury.” FULL STORY
“Click on the video player to watch live action from the women’s alpine skiing World Cup stop in Val di Fassa, Italy. Live coverage begins Friday at 5:45 a.m. ET with the downhill event and continues Saturday at 5 a.m. ET with the second downhill competition.” FULL STORY
”Centre-fielder Kevin Pillar and the Mets finalized a one-year, $5-million US contract on Sunday night that adds depth and balance to New York’s outfield.” FULL STORY
“The young squad, hoping to avenge a loss five days ago to a Georgia side that hurt its chances of securing a Tokyo Olympic berth, dropped a 18-10 decision on Sunday — its fifth in a row after a tourney-opening win over Brazil — and finished eighth at the 11-team qualifier in Rotterdam, Netherlands.” FULL STORY
“Djokovic, a 33-year-old from Serbia, has won six of the last 10 majors and will stay at No. 1 in the rankings at least through March 8. That will give him 311 weeks there, breaking another mark held by Federer.” FULL STORY
“Canada and Georgia meet in the consolation round in Rotterdam.” FULL STORY
“The NHL decided to halt the game Saturday afternoon because bright sun and temperatures hovering around freezing led to poor ice conditions that had players and officials repeatedly falling because of holes on the ice. The game resumed 8 hours, 7 minutes later at 9:02 p.m. PST with the Avalanche leading 1-0. Colorado won the game 3-2.” FULL STORY
