National Sports
Flemming foursome wins men’s senior curling championship
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
VERNON, B.C. – Paul Flemming’s team from Nova Scotia scored a single point in the eighth end on Saturday to defeat Bruce Korte’s Saskatchewan foursome 4-3 to win the Canadian senior men’s curling championship. Flemming, with third Peter Burgess, second Martin Gavin and lead Kris Granchelli of the Halifax/Truro Curling Club, scored two in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hischier scores twice as visiting New Jersey Devils top Calgary Flames 4-2
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
CALGARY – Nico Hischier scored twice and Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames in NHL action on Saturday afternoon. Timo Meier also scored for New Jersey (14-10-1), which has won three straight game and six of its last seven. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Edey stars for Purdue in Toronto homecoming, etches name in record book
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Zach Edey’s return home was one for the books – both literally and figuratively. The Toronto native matched his season high of 35 points as the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers took a 92-86 win over Alabama on Saturday in the Hall of Fame Series at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum. Edey passed Robbie Hummel for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays fans ‘heartbroken’ after Ohtani signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
The news that Shohei Ohtani has chosen to stay in Southern California has left Toronto Blue Jays fans heartbroken. The prospect of landing a generational talent had stirred excitement in Toronto, but the pursuit ended in disappointment for the Blue Jays faithful when Ohtani agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A by-the-numbers look at Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
A by-the-numbers look at new L.A. Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani: 1: The number of professional baseball championships won (2016 Nippon Professional Baseball title with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) 2: The number of unanimous American League most valuable player awards won. No other player has won multiple MVP awards unanimously. 8: Number of professional all-star berths earned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers beat out Blue Jays, sign coveted free agent Ohtani
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
Shohei Ohtani has opted to stay in southern California, and the Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on landing a generational talent. The unrestricted free agent announced on his Instagram account on Saturday that he has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The unique two-way superstar had played the previous six seasons with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacksonville Jaguars move Canadian QB Nathan Rourke to active roster
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence questionable with a high-ankle sprain, the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4) have signed Canadian QB Nathan Rourke to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns (7-5). The Jaguars made the roster move on Saturday. Lawrence suffered the injury late in Monday night’s 34-31 overtime loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men turn heads with two upset wins on Day 1 of South Africa Rugby Sevens
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Canada’s men, who finished last in Dubai last weekend, scored upset wins over defending World Series champion New Zealand and reigning Cape Town titleholder Samoa on Saturday to advance to the Cup quarterfinals of the South Africa Sevens. The Canadian women also made it to the Cup quarterfinals by virtue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles security guard DiSandro banned from sideline for Sunday Night Football vs. Cowboys
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on December 9th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Eagles security chief who was ejected in last week’s game for his role in a scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is barred by the NFL from the sideline for Sunday night’s game against the Cowboys, the team announced Saturday. Dom DiSandro is allowed to travel with the team and perform ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles security DiSandro banned from sideline for Sunday Night Football vs Cowboys
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on December 9th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Eagles security chief who was ejected in last week’s game for his role in a scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is barred by the NFL from the sideline for Sunday night’s game against the Cowboys, the team announced Saturday. Dom DiSandro is allowed to travel with the team and perform ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian speedskaters win two silver medals at World Cup event in Poland
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2023
TOMASZÓW MAZOWIECKI, Poland – After being held off the podium on Friday, Canadian speedskaters bounced back to pick up two silver medals in World Cup long-track action on Saturday. Laurent Dubreuil, of Levis, Que., finished second in the men’s 500 metres with a time of 34.77 seconds. Olympic champion Gao Tingyu of China won gold ... Read More »
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