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Taylor Pendrith shoots 61 in first start since the Presidents Cup and leads in Las Vegas
By The Associated Press on October 17th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Taylor Pendrith took two weeks off after the Presidents Cup and didn’t miss a beat, matching his career-low on the PGA Tour with a 10-under 61 that gave him a three-shot lead in the Shriners Children’s Open on Thursday. Pendrith missed only one fairway and one green at the TPC Summerlin, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rittich stops 25 shots, Los Angeles Kings beat Montreal Canadiens 4-1
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2024
MONTREAL – David Rittich bounced back with 25 saves in a 4-1 Los Angeles Kings victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Alex Laferriere scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and Mikey Anderson produced the equalizer for Los Angeles (2-1-2) after Montreal took a 1-0 lead in the first. Andreas Englund ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Markstrom loses shutout bid late, leads Devils past Senators 3-1
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2024
OTTAWA – Jacob Markstrom turned away 30 shots Thursday night to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. On Monday, the Senators (2-2-0) scored eight goals against Los Angeles but struggled to get anything past Markstrom. Brady Tkachuk was the lone Senator to beat Markstrom, with a power-play goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson exits vs. Kings with upper-body injury
By The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2024
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson exited Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings with an upper-body injury. Matheson logged 7:35 in ice time during the first period but did not return to Montreal’s bench to start the second period with the game tied at 1. When or how Matheson sustained the injury was not immediately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Pendrith shoots 61 in first start since the Presidents Cup and leads in Las Vegas
By The Associated Press on October 17th, 2024
LAS VEGAS – Taylor Pendrith took two weeks off after the Presidents Cup and didn’t miss a beat, matching his career-low on the PGA Tour with a 10-under 61 that gave him an early three-shot lead in the Shriners Children’s Open on Thursday. Pendrith missed only one fairway and one green at the TPC Summerlin, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer: Woman alleging sexual assault by OHL players weighs next steps
By The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2024
TORONTO – A lawyer representing a woman who alleged in a CTV report that she was sexually assaulted by eight Ontario Hockey League players in 2014 said her client is now deciding how she wishes to proceed. The woman, who used the pseudonym Anne Marie in a W5 report that aired Wednesday, said the alleged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonard won’t play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says
By The Associated Press on October 17th, 2024
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season because of ongoing rehabilitation from inflammation in his right knee, according to a report. Citing unidentified sources, ESPN reported Thursday that Leonard will be sidelined indefinitely. He hasn’t played during the preseason, which concludes Thursday night at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians seventh after opening day of world bass fishing championship in Italy
By The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2024
Canada has work to do after the opening day of the 2024 black bass fishing world championship. The Canadian squad stood seventh in the 15-country event Friday with 18.950 pounds. Host Italy was first with 24.040 pounds ahead of Australia (22.650) and the United States (22.060). The tournament is being held on Lake Bolsena, located ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats, Stampeders look to cap 2024 CFL season on a strong note
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2024
HAMILTON – There’ll be no playoff games this year for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats but head coach Scott Milanovich feels the club can get a head start on changing that narrative in 2025. Hamilton hosts Calgary on Friday night in a battle between two non-playoff teams. The Ticats will finish fourth in the East Division while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC promises change at the club after missing out on the playoffs yet again
By The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2024
TORONTO – MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley and Toronto FC’s top officials have promised change at the ailing MLS club, which is sitting out the playoffs for the fourth straight season. Pelley says while the franchise’s entire organizational structure is under review, it is going to take some time to find the right answers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women drawn with Scotland, Wales and Fiji at next year’s Rugby World Cup
By The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2024
Canada has been drawn with Scotland, Wales and Fiji in Pool B at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. The Canadian women, who finished fourth at the last World Cup, are currently ranked second in the world while Scotland is No. 7, Wales No. 10 and Fiji No. 17 Pool A consists of ... Read More »
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