National Sports
Senators coach Smith defends captain Tkachuk for calling out booing fans
By The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith came to the defence of his captain on Monday. Asked about Brady Tkachuk’s post-game comments calling out Senators fans for booing during Saturday’s 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay, Smith said the forward “loves Ottawa.” “First off, I think we don’t want to focus on the noise but I think ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes tops NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
NEW YORK – Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up eight points over his last three games. Hughes had a goal and seven assists as the Canucks recorded three wins and extended their point streak to seven games (6-0-1). The Canucks’ captain got the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slafkovsky ‘is headed to a nice destination’ with Canadiens, says St. Louis
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
MONTREAL – Juraj Slafkovsky’s path to reaching his full potential in the NHL is a lot like using a navigation app, if you ask Martin St. Louis. The Canadiens head coach compared Slafkovsky’s progress to using “Waze,” which gives drivers an estimated time of arrival that is subject to change if they hit traffic or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OMERS pension plan acquires five per cent indirect stake in MLSE
By The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
TORONTO – The OMERS pension plan has acquired a five per cent indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for US$400 million. The investment comes through a 20 per cent direct stake in Kilmer Sports Inc., which is owned by MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum. Kilmer owns 25 per cent of MLSE, the parent company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada ready for challenge of opening BJK Cup Finals against host Spain
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
An up-and-down tennis season has left Leylah Fernandez preaching the value of patience as she gets ready to lead the Canadian team at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. “I just want (the) results to come in quickly,” Fernandez said of her game. “But the reality is you’ve got to be patient. You’ve got to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I owe everything to her:’ Bombers’ Brady Oliveira credits success to mom Shani
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
WINNIPEG – When Shani Oliveira is told youngest son Brady proudly calls himself a “momma’s boy,” she pauses before she responds. Lifting her glasses, she wipes away a tear while talking about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers star running back who’s having an outstanding CFL season. “That means the world. I’m going to start to cry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Ticats linebacker Lawrence not ready to retire just yet
By The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
HAMILTON – Simoni Lawrence isn’t ready to call it a career just yet. The 34-year-old veteran linebacker said Monday he intends on playing in 2024. Lawrence’s season ended Saturday with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ 27-12 road loss to the Montreal Alouettes in the East Division semifinal. Injuries last season limited the 6-1, 231-pound Lawrence to just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays exercise two-year conditional club option on reliever Chad Green
By The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have exercised their two-year conditional club option on right-hander Chad Green for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Green missed the first five months of the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He injured his pitching elbow in May 2022 with the New York Yankees. The 32-year-old Green was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paris looms for Canada’s athletes as Pan American Games conclude
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2023
SANTIAGO – The athletes who have their literal golden ticket to next summer’s Olympic Games in Paris from the Pan American Games plan to make the most of it. Vancouver breaker Philip Kim, also known as B-Boy Phil Wizard, surfer Sanoa Dempfle-Olin of Tofino, B.C., and boxers Tammara Thibeault of Shawinigan, Que., and Wyatt Sanford ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joshua Dobbs rallies Vikings days after trade to beat Falcons 31-28
By The Associated Press on November 6th, 2023
ATLANTA (AP) – Newly acquired Joshua Dobbs threw two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 6-yarder to Brandon Powell with 22 seconds remaining, and also ran for a score, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied to beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-28 on Sunday for their fourth straight win. Minnesota (5-4) overcame the loss of rookie quarterback Jaren ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dobbs rallies Vikings days after trade to edge Falcons 31-28
By The Associated Press on November 5th, 2023
ATLANTA (AP) – Newly acquired Joshua Dobbs threw two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead six-yarder to Brandon Powell with 22 seconds remaining, and also ran for a major, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied to beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-28 on Sunday for their fourth straight National Football League victory. Minnesota (5-4) overcame the loss of ... Read More »
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