National Sports
Tiger-Cats part ways with assistant coach Condell
By The Canadian Press on August 7th, 2023
HAMILTON – Fresh off Saturday’s 27-14 loss to the visiting Montreal Alouettes, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are making a change to the coaching ranks. The Tiger-Cats announced Monday that the CFL club and assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Tommy Condell have “mutually agreed” to part ways. Senior assistant coach Scott Milanovich will take over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-medal day for Canadian cyclists at worlds
By The Canadian Press on August 7th, 2023
GLASGOW, United Kingdom – Team Canada enjoyed a three-medal day at the UCI Cycling World Championships on Monday. After making the top four in the women’s C3 Individual pursuit qualifiers on Wednesday, Keely Shaw of Midale, Sask., was guaranteed a medal as she raced the gold final against Emily Petricola of Australia. With her time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karolina Pliskova advances to second round at National Bank Open
By The Canadian Press on August 7th, 2023
MONTREAL – Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova earned a 6-3, 6-7 (8), 6-2 win over China’s Lin Zhu on Monday in women’s singles opening-round play at the National Bank Open on Monday. Pliskova, the world No. 23, had 11 aces to seven double faults, while breaking on five of her 16 chances. Zhu had two aces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Alexis Galarneau falls in opening round of National Bank Open
By The Canadian Press on August 7th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada’s Alexis Galarneau lost his opening-round match 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in men’s singles action Monday at the National Bank Open. The Laval, Que., native had three aces and three double faults in the match, while winning 65 per cent of first-serve points. Galarneau, 24, also converted three of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!York United’s Osaze De Rosario banned for one month after positive cannabis test
By The Canadian Press on August 7th, 2023
TORONTO – York United FC striker Osaze De Rosario has been suspended for one month after testing positive for THC, a component of cannabis. De Rosario, the son of former Canadian international star Dwayne De Rosario, tested positive at an in-competition urine test on Oct. 1 and was sanctioned by the Canadian Centre for Ethics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Murray out of exhibition games leading up to FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 7th, 2023
TORONTO – Jamal Murray has been ruled out of Canada’s exhibition games ahead of the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. Canada Basketball made the announcement Monday morning, saying in a release that the Denver Nuggets star will instead focus on his off-season recovery and a decision on his status for the tournament will be made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams has high praise for Canada’s Leylah Fernandez
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on August 7th, 2023
MONTREAL – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has an all-time great in her corner. Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, former world No. 1 and Olympic gold medallist who’s still playing at 43 years of age, couldn’t have more time for the young player from Laval, Que. “She has the greatest attitude on the court. Unbelievable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England advances over Nigeria on penalty kicks despite James’ red card at the Women’s World Cup
By John Pye, The Associated Press on August 7th, 2023
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – England won without star Lauren James, who was ejected with a red card, to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks Monday and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup. The round of 16 match ended 0-0 after regulation and extra time, giving Nigeria a chance to win a knockout match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023
By The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard CFL Saskatchewan 26 Ottawa 24 — WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Round of 16 Sweden 0 United States 0 (Sweden wins 5-4 on penalties) — LEAGUES CUP Round of 16 Miami 4 Dallas 4 (Miami wins 5-3 on penalties) — MLB American League Toronto 13 Boston 1 Seattle 3 L.A. Angels 2 (10 innings) Houston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scarborough, Calgary win CEBL conference semifinals, advance to championship weekend
By The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Scarborough Shooting Stars are packing for an exciting weekend on the West Coast. The Ottawa BlackJacks are packing it up for the season. The Shooting Stars, who trailed 37-30 at halftime and 62-50 heading into the final quarter, rallied to knock off the BlackJacks 77-72 in the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauther plays hero as Riders clip Redblacks 26-24 on late 54-yard field goal
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2023
REGINA – Brett Lauther’s 54-yard field goal with 26 seconds left in the game propelled the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 26-24 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday in Regina. The victory ended a three-game losing streak for the Riders, who improve to 4-4 with the exciting win. The Redblacks are now 3-5. The victory ... Read More »
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