National Sports
Riding high after breakout performance, Canada’s Stakusic aiming for more in ’24
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2023
With a Billie Jean King Cup team tennis title under her belt, Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic is aiming just as high for her singles career as she looks to make her mark on the WTA Tour. “Hopefully in the next few years I’ll win WTA tournaments (and) Grand Slams,” she said Wednesday. “Those have always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Grewal turns professional to go to LPGA Tour’s Q-School Stage 3
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2023
Savannah Grewal is just trying to drink in this moment. Grewal, from Mississauga, Ont., will officially become a professional golfer next week when she enters the third stage of the LPGA Tour’s qualifying school. Turning pro is a requirement for the tournament, and the third-highest ranked Canadian on the women’s amateur golf rankings welcomes the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Triple Crown kicks off Aug. 17 with King’s Plate at Woodbine
By The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2023
TORONTO – The drive to the Canadian Triple Crown will begin in August at Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine Entertainment announced Wednesday the $1-million King’s Plate, the opening leg of the Triple Crown, will be held Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack. The 1 1/4-mile race is North America’s longest continuously run stakes race. The 2023 race was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Tremblay shoots medal-winning bull’s-eye for bronze at Parapan Am Games
By The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2023
SANTIAGO, Chile – Canadian para archer Kyle Tremblay hit a bull’s-eye in the shoot-off to win the bronze-medal match in the men’s individual compound open Wednesday at the 2023 Parapan American Games. The dramatic finish was necessary when his opponent, Mexican Victor Sardinia, hit three perfect 10s in the fifth and final round to force ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halifax to host Curling Trials for ’26, Liverpool, N.S., to host mixed doubles Trials
By The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2023
HALIFAX – The Canadian Curling Trials for the 2026 Milan Olympics will be held at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Curling Canada said Wednesday. The competition, set for Nov. 22-30, 2025, will determine Canada’s men’s and women’s four-player teams at the Winter Games. Curling Canada has yet to announce a title sponsor for the event. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh impressed by players’ engagement
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2023
Marty Walsh has shaken a lot of hands through the years. As a union leader, as the mayor of Boston, and as U.S. President Joe Biden’s first labour secretary. Nine months into his new gig, Walsh is doing more of the same. The NHL Players’ Association executive director has been making the rounds across the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s long wait to get to Copa America continues after loss to Jamaica
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2023
After losing its CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal to Jamaica on Tuesday, Canada’s bid to qualify for the 2024 Copa America will have to wait until a play-in game in March. The 45th-ranked Canadian men could have sealed the deal at BMO Field, but lost 3-2 on the night after a second-half collapse. Now Canada will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Wild take 4-2 comeback victory over Blades
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Matthew Savoie had a goal and an assist, Brendan Gee made 30 saves and the Wenatchee Wild earned a 4-2 comeback win over the Saskatoon Blades on Tuesday. Evan Friesen, Conor Geekie and Jonas Woo contributed a goal apiece for Wenatchee (15-8-2). Charlie Wright and Misha Volotovskii each netted one goal for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NBA Orlando 126 Toronto 107 Cleveland 122 Philadelphia 119 (OT) Indiana 157 Atlanta 152 Phoenix 120 Portland 107 L.A. Lakers 131 Utah 99 — AHL Lehigh Valley 2 Toronto 1 Tucson 3 Calgary 2 Bakersfield 2 Henderson 0 Ontario 6 Coachella Valley 0 San Jose 5 San Diego 4 — CONCACAF Nations League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada men left wondering what went wrong after second-half collapse against Jamaica
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
TORONTO – A year after appearing in the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, the Canadian men took a step backwards Tuesday in a shocking second-half collapse against Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal. Canada lost 3-2 on the night with Jamaica winning the series on the away goals rule with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remparts earn 3-1 victory over Voltigeurs in QMJHL action
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2023
QUEBEC – Quentin Miller had a 28-save performance in helping lift the Québec Remparts to a 3-1 victory over the Drummondville Voltigeurs on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Xavier Lebel, Daniel Agostino and Antoine Michaud, on the power play, scored a goal apiece for Québec (10-13-0), which won its second straight game. ... Read More »
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