National Sports
Former Canadian international Sean White confirmed as men’s rugby sevens coach
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
Former Canadian international Sean White has been named head coach of the Canadian men’s rugby sevens team through next year’s Paris Olympics. White has been an assistant coach since April 2022 and took over as interim head coach last November when Henry Paul stepped down after one event on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gushue defeats Bottcher to remain perfect at Tour Challenge
By The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Reigning Canadian men’s curling champion Brad Gushue improved to 2-0 at the HearingLife Tour Challenge on Wednesday with a 6-5 win over Brendan Bottcher. Gushue, of St. John’s, N.L., scored two in the eighth and final end to edge Bottcher in a back-and-forth showdown between two of curling’s top rinks. Gushue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets forward Vilardi out four to six weeks with sprained knee ligament
By The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabe Vilardi has a medial collateral ligament sprain in his right knee and will miss the next four to six weeks, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Vilardi was tripped along the boards by Los Angeles forward Blake Lizotte in the first period of the Jets’ 5-1 loss to the Kings on Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal
By Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press on October 18th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Argentina and New Zealand weren’t supposed to get this far after losing their opening games at the Rugby World Cup. The Pumas were seen as no-hopers, the All Blacks perceived as a faded force. Both proved their doubters wrong to set up a semifinal showdown on Friday at Stade de France that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs hit the road for season-long trip looking for right mix
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Mitch Marner was asked if there’s any added incentive playing the opponent that crushed the Maple Leafs’ hopes five months ago. The Toronto winger started his answer heading one direction – “Any time you get to play a team again, you wanna “¦” – before appearing to catch himself. “Doesn’t matter,” Marner continued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP say 12-year-old killed while biking to school in Pitt Meadows, B.C.
By The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
PITT MEADOWS, B.C. – Police in Metro Vancouver say a 12-year-old was hit and killed by a recycling truck while biking to school this week. The RCMP say they’re investigating the collision that occurred at an intersection in Pitt Meadows, B.C., around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. They say paramedics and Pitt Meadows firefighters tried to save ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Hadwin, Pendrith thriving after strong showings at Shriners Children’s Open
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
Canadians Adam Hadwin and Taylor Pendrith both finished near the top of the leaderboard at the Shriners Children’s Open on Sunday and are resting this week as they consider what to do next. Hadwin finished second at TPC Summerlin on Sunday, one shot behind eventual winner Tom Kim of South Korea. Pendrith was in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanford receiver Farrell not surprised by Canadian Ayomanor’s stellar performance
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
Teammate Bryce Farrell wasn’t the least bit surprised by Canadian Elic Ayomanor’s breakout performance Friday night versus Colorado. Ayomanor had 13 catches for a school-record 294 yards and three TDs in rallying Stanford to a stunning 46-43 double overtime road win over the Buffaloes, who are coached by former NFL star Deion Sanders. The Cardinal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five Toronto Blue Jays named finalists for Gold Glove Awards
By The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
NEW YORK – Five members of the Toronto Blue Jays have been named finalists for American League Gold Glove Awards. Pitcher Jose Berrios, catcher Alejandro Kirk, third baseman Matt Chapman, left-fielder Daulton Varsho and centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier were among the three finalists at each of their respective positions. Major League Baseball announced the finalists Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinclair ready for Brazil friendlies but Canada coach not saying much beyond that
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
Christine Sinclair is ready to go for Canada’s two friendlies against Brazil later this month. But coach Bev Priestman isn’t saying anything more about the future of the world’s all-time leading scorer. “It’s obviously the question on everyone’s mind,” Priestman said Wednesday when asked about her 40-year-old captain’s future. “What I can confirm and what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exams, flights all part of training for international figure skating, competitor says
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
Canadian figure skaters are preparing to take part in the 2023 Skate Canada International event. But first, some have university exams to write. Madeline Schizas is in her third year at McMaster University and has been training alongside her studies. “It’s not something that’s easy. I’m writing two midterms in the next week,” she said, ... Read More »
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