National Sports
Canada captain Lucas Rumball set for milestone 50th cap against Spain
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2023
Having celebrated his 50th appearance for the Toronto Arrows earlier this year, Lucas Rumball will mark another milestone Saturday when Canada takes on host Spain at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup in Villajoyosa. It will be cap No. 50 for the 28-year-old flanker who made his Canada debut against Uruguay in February 2016. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Ivanie Blondin wins mass start gold at World Cup speedskating stop in Japan
By The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2023
OBIHIRO, Japan – Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin kicked off the World Cup long-track speedskating season with a gold medal in the mass start in Obihiro, Japan on Friday. Blondin earned a decisive victory in a time of eight minutes 25.11 seconds, defeating Esther Kiel of the Netherlands (8:25.45) and Mia Kilburg-Manganello of the United States (8:25.58) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Women & Sport data shows increase in women holding leadership positions
By The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2023
The number of women holding leadership positions within Canadian sports is on the rise, with a nine per cent increase in the last five years, according to a report released Friday. The study, conducted by Canadian Women & Sport, a non-profit organization, reveals women now occupy 43 per cent of board seats in the national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada outclassed by stylish Spain in 2-0 loss at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia
By The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2023
SURAKARTA, Indonesia – Canada’s winless run at the FIFA U-17 World Cup stretched to 22 games Friday when it was outclassed 2-0 by a stylish Spain side in the tournament opener for both teams. FC Barcelona’s Marc Guiu and Quim Junyent scored for Spain which dominated the game, outshooting Canada 28-1 (9-0 in shots on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smashing Success: Canadian teen Stakusic breaks out on big stage at BJK Cup
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2023
When longtime tennis coach Mike Thomson started working with Canada’s Marina Stakusic during her junior days, he could tell almost immediately that she had tremendous potential. The telltale sign was the sound the ball made when it came off her racket. “Everything is in the middle of the racket every single time and that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharks win 2nd straight after 11 consecutive losses to open season, 3-2 over slumping Oilers
By The Associated Press on November 9th, 2023
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Tomas Hertl scored a goal and set up another to help the San Jose Sharks win their second straight game following 11 consecutive losses to open the season, 3-2 over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. In a matchup of the NHL’s two worst teams so far this season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba’s Kurz remains undefeated at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2023
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. – Kyle Kurz and his team from the Fort Rouge Curling Club in Winnipeg remained the only undefeated rink at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship on Thursday. The Manitoba squad improved to 8-0 with a 5-3 win over Nova Scotia’s Paul Flemming in the fourth and final draw of the day. Kurz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Montreal 3 Detroit 2 (OT) Vancouver 5 Ottawa 2 Winnipeg 6 Nashville 3 San Jose 3 Edmonton 2 Chicago 5 Tampa Bay 3 N.Y. Rangers 4 Minnesota 1 Boston 5 N.Y. Islanders 2 Dallas 5 Columbus 2 St. Louis 2 Arizona 1 Seattle 4 Colorado 3 Pittsburgh 4 Los Angeles 3 (OT) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharks win their 2nd straight game, beating slumping Oilers 3-2
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on November 9th, 2023
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Tomas Hertl scored a goal and set up another to help the San Jose Sharks win their second straight game following 11 consecutive losses to open the season, 3-2 over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. In a matchup of the NHL’s two worst teams so far this season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors top Wheat Kings 4-3 behind Firkus’s OT winner in WHL action
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2023
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Jagger Firkus scored the game-winning goal 1:32 into overtime and the Moose Jaw Warriors edged the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-3 on Thursday night in Western Hockey League action. Atley Calvert, with two goals, and Lynden Lakovic provided the rest of the offence for Moose Jaw (11-8-0). Jackson Unger made 27 saves. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Knights outlast Spitfires 10-7 in wild scoring affair
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2023
WINDSOR, Ont. – Ruslan Gazizov paced London with two goals as the Knights outlasted the Windsor Spitfires 10-7 on Thursday night. Kasper Halttunen, Ryder Boulton, Jackson Edward, Kaeden Johnston, William Nicholl, Oliver Bonk, Sam O’Reilly and Max McCue each contributed one goal for London (9-5-0-1). Michael Simpson surrendered five goals on 12 shots before making ... Read More »
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