National Sports
Ontario horse trainer suspended for suspicious death of racehorse
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
A racehorse trainer has been suspended from the sport for three years and fined $11,000 for the suspicious death of a horse. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says an investigation found that the trainer violated multiple rules of standardbred racing. It says the violations included an act of neglect, providing misleading information regarding ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC trades Canadian Kaye to Revolution for Blessing, international slot
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
Toronto FC traded Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye to the New England Revolution for midfielder Latif Blessing and a 2023 international roster slot on Thursday. Kaye, 28, totalled two goals in 30 appearances over two seasons with Toronto FC after previous stints in Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC. The Toronto-born ... Read More »
1 responseJays to start 2024 with 10-game road trip as Rogers Centre improvements continue
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will embark on a second consecutive 10-game season-opening road trip to start the next Major League Baseball campaign as renovations are set to continue at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays released their 2024 schedule Thursday, Toronto will kick things off with a four-game series at Tampa Bay, close to ... Read More »
1 responseBack from injury, rising star Jayde Riviere looks forward to second Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
Just 22, Jayde Riviere already has a glittering soccer resume. And she is expected to add to that reputation at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The fullback from Markham, Ont., who plays her club football for Manchester United, has already won Olympic gold, featured at the 2019 World Cup in France ... Read More »
1 responseAndreescu, tournament champion in 2019, among wild cards for National Bank Open
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
MONTREAL – Three Canadians have been given the last wild-card entries into this year’s National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament, including 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu. Leylah Fernandez and Rebecca Marino were the other Canadians given a wild-card spot at the event, which runs Aug. 4-13 in Montreal. Former world No. 1s Venus Williams and Caroline ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents hope soccer net bill will prevent deaths of more children
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
TORONTO – The parents of two children killed by unanchored, movable soccer nets say they hope an Ontario bill that would require those goals to be properly secured will prevent future tragedies. The legislation is going through committee hearings today, the step before bringing it back to the legislature for third and final reading, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday sports scoreboard for July 12, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLS Chicago 3 CF Montreal 0 Vancouver 2 Austin FC 1 New England 2 Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 2 New York Red Bulls 1 Minnesota 3 Houston 0 Real Salt Lake 2 Sporting Kansas City 2 Philadelphia 2 Nashville 0 San Jose 2 Seattle 0 Los Angeles FC 3 St. Louis City SC 0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cordova’s first goal lifts Whitecaps to 2-1 win over Austin FC
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps grinded out a 2-1 win over Austin FC on Wednesday night at B.C. Place, courtesy of Sergio Cordova’s first goal of the season. Cordova was sent through on goal by midfielder Ryan Gauld in the 72nd minute, receiving the ball and taking several touches before firing it past a stranded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaqiri, Haile-Selassie lead Fire to 3-0 romp over Montreal
By The Associated Press on July 12th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Xherdan Shaqiri and Maren Haile-Selassie both had a goal and an assist in the first half to power the Chicago Fire to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Chicago (7-7-8) struck quickly when Brian Gutiérrez used a pass from 19-year-old Georgios Koutsias in the 9th minute to score his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme hired by Golden Knights
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – The Vegas Golden Knights hired Dominique Ducharme and Joel Ward as assistant coaches on Wednesday. Ducharme joins the Golden Knights after serving as the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens from February 2021 to February 2022. In 2021, he led the Canadiens to their first appearance in the Stanley Cup final since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Hearn aims to seize opportunity and build momentum at Barbasol Championship
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
A two-event week on the PGA Tour represents a huge opportunity for a golfer like David Hearn. The 44-year-old from Brantford, Ont., is in the field at the Barbasol Championship, the alternate field tournament for the PGA Tour with the higher ranked players at the Genesis Scottish Open. Hearn, who will be playing in the ... Read More »
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