Sports
WNBA Announced Preseason Game In Canada
The WNBA is coming back to Canada.
After the success of last year’s preseason game in Toronto, the league has opted to host a preseason game in Edmonton this Summer with the Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks scheduled to venture north on May 5, 2024, the league announced Thursday.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the Sparks and Storm to Edmonton after last year’s historic game in Toronto, which showcased the incredible momentum around women’s basketball across Canada,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert wrote in a press release. “Fans, partners and communities across the country embraced the WNBA, setting records for viewership, merchandise sales and attendance, and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to once again showcase our league in a city with a rich sporting legacy and indelible ties to basketball through the Edmonton Grads and Canadian Women’s National Basketball Team.”
Toronto sold out its preseason game at Scotiabank Arena last spring and the hope is Edmonton will do the same this year at Rogers Arena.
“Sports teams from around the world know that Edmonton fans cheer the loudest, and I am excited for the Seattle Storm, Los Angeles Sparks and WNBA to experience the excitement in Edmonton for themselves!” Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi wrote in a press release. “This game is another entry in Edmonton’s long history of celebrating women’s basketball, which includes the Edmonton Grads who continue to hold the North American record for the women’s sports team with the best winning percentage. I am excited that Edmonton has the chance to showcase our amazing city, facilities and community spirit as we host this world class sporting event.”
It’ll be a Canadian homecoming for Kia Nurse who was recently acquired by the Sparks in a trade this offseason.
Tickets for the event will go on sale on March 20.
Nagaland Lottery Sambad Result Today, December 22, 2024: 1 PM winning numbers! – Check online
Toronto-area police arrest two from Laval in car theft crackdown
Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown
December 21, 2024: Toronto’s Weekend Weather Outlook – NetNewsLedger
Kerala Lottery Results Today, December 21, 2024: Saturday’s lucky numbers! – Check online
Nagaland Lottery Sambad Result Today, December 21, 2024: 1 PM winning numbers! – Check online
Toronto’s Zeb Kinsey headed to Cincy
Honeybea is the Toronto-based clothing brand turning heirloom textiles into statement pieces | CBC Life
Canada Faces New Travel Chaos as Air Canada, Air France, British, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Qatar, United, Korean Air and Other Airlines Face Over 450 Cancellations and Delays Across Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Ottawa: What You Need to Know – Travel And Tour World
