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The Canadian PressFormer sporting director Renard explains what led to his CF Montreal departure
MONTREAL — In nearly five years in Montreal Olivier Renard was not one to beat around the bush, but he skilfully navigated a tricky situation on Friday. CF Montreal's former vice president and sporting director bid farewell to the city in front of about 20 media representatives a week after his mutual separation from the team. Those expecting incendiary statements were instead met with several clarifications. A week earlier, Montreal president and chief executive officer Gabriel Gervais stated t
The Canadian PressChicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner misses 4th straight game with left hamstring issue
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner missed his fourth consecutive game on Friday, increasing the possibility he could need a stint on the injured list. Hoerner was scratched for Tuesday's 7-0 loss at Atlanta because of left hamstring tightness. He went through a more normal pregame routine on Thursday, but manager Craig Counsell said his hamstring was still bothering him. “We'll see how we're doing kind of daily," Counsell said before Friday’s 9-3 loss to Pittsburgh. "We're day to da
The Canadian PressMontreal's players already excited for Year 2 of PWHL: 'This league is on the up'
MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin couldn't find enough positive things to say about her experience in Year 1 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, even though she had to work through a malfunctioning microphone to express it. Montreal’s captain winced as a staticky, distorted noise echoed through the speakers during her team’s end-of-season press conference at the Verdun Auditorium on Friday, unable to finish answering her first question before the faulty mics were whisked away. But for Poulin
The Canadian PressGreen, Francis, Rodriguez to make appearances for Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate
TORONTO — Three of the Blue Jays' relief pitchers have scheduled appearances with Toronto's triple-A affiliate as they recover from injuries. Chad Green and Bowden Francis will pitch for the Buffalo Bisons on Sunday. Yariel Rodriguez will take the mound for Buffalo on Tuesday. Green has been nursing a right shoulder strain and was put on the 15-day injured list on April 20. Francis was moved to the 15-day IL on April 25 with right forearm tendinitis. Rodriguez was put on the 15-day IL with thora