National Sports
Forge FC beats Cavalry FC 2-1, secures spot in CPL Final
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
CALGARY – Forge FC of Hamilton will have a chance to win the Canadian Premier League’s North Star Cup on home turf following a 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC of Calgary on Saturday at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows. Goals by Alessandro Hojabrpour (29th minute) and Kyle Bekker (50th minute) lifted Forge FC past the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor scores twice, adds assist as Jets win home opener 6-4 over Panthers
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor scored two goals and added an assist as the Winnipeg Jets won their home-opener 6-4 against the Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon. Mark Scheifele and Mason Appleton each had a goal and assist while Morgan Barron and defenceman Dylan DeMelo also scored for Winnipeg (1-1-0). Josh Morrissey added two assists and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes start slow, finish fast in beating Elks 35-21
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – A wild, winding 125-yard touchdown return from James Letcher Jr. punctuated a second-quarter scoring explosion from the Montreal Alouettes, who rallied to beat the Edmonton Elks 35-21 Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. The Als, who have clinched second place in the CFL’s East Division with a 10-7 record, have now won four in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tkachuk, Chychrun each score twice to lead Senators over Flyers in home opener
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – Brady Tkachuk and Jakob Chychrun each scored twice, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in their home opener on Saturday afternoon. Anton Forsberg made 19 saves and Jake Sanderson also scored to send the crowd of 20,011 home happy. The Senators picked up their first win of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales
By The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
MARSEILLE, France (AP) – Argentina came from behind twice to beat Wales 29-17 and reach its third Rugby World Cup semifinal on Saturday. The underdog Pumas were 10-0 down in the first half then 17-12 behind going into the last quarter. They regained the lead thanks to a freshened pack which overpowered Wales for replacement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid – AP sources
By James Robson, The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality restrictions. Sheikh Jassim had been one of the leading contenders to complete ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada-Brazil international women’s soccer friendly sells out quickly in Halifax
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
HALIFAX – Canada’s women’s soccer friendly against Brazil in Halifax is a sellout, just 20 minutes after tickets went on sale to the general public. The 10th-ranked Canadians face No. 9 Brazil at Oct. 31 at Halifax’s Wanderers Grounds three days after the teams meet at Montreal’s Saputo Stadium. It’s the women’s first game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France aims for another step toward Rugby World Cup destiny. Fiji faces its own great expectations
By The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – France lost seven straight tests to South Africa from 2010 to 2018, which might have been the reason current coach Fabien Galthie traveled to the home of the Springboks after taking over in 2019. Galthie wasn’t looking for technical information, but rather a more holistic understanding of what motivated the Springboks when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez through to Hong Kong Open final with win over Blinkova
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
HONG KONG – Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first final in 19 months after a 6-2, 7-5 victory over fifth-seeded Anna Blinkova on Saturday at the Hong Kong Open. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., raced through the first set before No. 37 Blinkova improved in the second set. The Canadian found the match-clinching break in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lexi Thompson falls short by 3 shots in her bid to make PGA Tour cut in Las Vegas
By The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Lexi Thompson delivered star-power moments built for a stage like Las Vegas, and when she poured in a pair of long birdie putts Friday, she was on the cusp of history. Thompson was 4 under with seven holes to play. In her sights was a chance to become the first woman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampeders keep CFL playoffs in their sights with 26-19 win over Roughriders
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
CALGARY – The path to the CFL playoffs remains precarious for the Calgary Stampeders, but the club stayed on it Friday with a 26-19 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders. Calgary (5-11) scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to snap a three-game losing streak. The Roughriders (6-11) extended their skid to seven in a ... Read More »
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