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Canadian men rally from early deficit to beat Brazil and move up to world rankings
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2023
VILLAJOYOSA, Spain – Captain Lucas Rumball scored three tries Saturday as Canada defeated Brazil 40-15 to finish third at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. The victory vaulted the Canadian men two places to No. 21 in the world rankings. A loss and Canada would have fallen three places to No. 26, currently occupied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sun shines on Bombers and Alouettes ahead of 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2023
Hamilton has been blessed with sunshine and mild weather in the buildup to Sunday’s Grey Cup, save for Friday which came with clouds and coolish temperatures. And while the temperature has declined leading up to Sunday, Saturday saw sun and nine degrees Celsius. Sunday’s forecast calls for a high of 3 C, feeling like zero, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Carabins dominate Western Mustangs to advance to Vanier Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Carabins punched their ticket to the Vanier Cup with a 29-3 win over the Western Mustangs in the Uteck Bowl at CEPSUM sports centre on Saturday. Quarterback Jonathan Senecal staked Montreal to an early lead when he finished off a 70-yard drive by hitting receiver William Legault in the end zone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adam Johnson’s UK team retires his jersey number after the player’s skate-cut death
By Ken Maguire, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2023
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) – The English hockey team that Adam Johnson played for retired his No. 47 jersey on Saturday as part of a memorial game honoring the American who died after an opposing player’s skate cut his neck during a game. The Nottingham Panthers made the announcement moments before the start of their game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes look to prove doubters wrong and hoist an eighth Grey Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2023
HAMILTON – The Montreal Alouettes go into the 110th Grey Cup on a seven-game win streak, having dispatching league-leading Toronto in convincing fashion in the East final. So what will it take to topple West champion Winnipeg on Sunday at Tim Hortons Field? Be better. “The mindset coming into this week was we’ve gotten to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jefferson says Bombers defence poised to set early tone in Grey Cup clash with Als
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2023
HAMILTON – Willie Jefferson believes that he and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defensive front can win the Grey Cup in the game’s first quarter. It’s all about getting in the head of Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo as quickly as possible when Winnipeg meets Montreal on Sunday for the CFL championship. Jefferson, a defensive end, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators score 2-1 shootout win over Minnesota Wild in Sweden
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2023
STOCKHOLM – Josh Norris scored the shootout winner Saturday to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild in its final game in Sweden as part of the Global Series. Erik Brannstrom, a native of Eksjo, Sweden, also scored for Ottawa, while Marco Rossi had the lone goal for Minnesota. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Perfect Sinner beats Medvedev at ATP Finals to set up title match against Djokovic or Alcaraz
By The Associated Press on November 18th, 2023
TURIN, Italy (AP) – Jannik Sinner’s impressive run at the ATP Finals continued Saturday as he beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to reach the final in Turin, much to the home crowd’s delight. Already the first Italian to play in the semifinals of the season-ending tournament for the year’s top eight players, Sinner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adam Johnson’s UK team gets back on the ice in a memorial game weeks after the player’s tragic death
By Ken Maguire, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2023
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) – A makeshift shrine for Adam Johnson keeps growing outside the arena where the Nottingham Panthers play hockey. Fans have left flowers, wreaths, jerseys, team scarves and handwritten notes to honor the 29-year-old American who died after an opposing player’s skate cut his neck during a game last month in Sheffield. “We’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods to play in the Bahamas, his first competition since the Masters
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2023
Tiger Woods showed he could walk four days while caddying for his son. Now he has decided he is fit enough to try to play. Woods announced on social media Saturday he will be playing in the Hero World Challenge, which starts Nov. 30 at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas. It will be his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins after an undisclosed incident
By The Associated Press on November 18th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Bruins say Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team after he was involved in an undisclosed incident Friday night. The Bruins in a statement released Saturday did not provide any details about the incident other than to say the organization is aware of the situation ... Read More »
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