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QMJHL roundup: Conrad scores in OT as Islanders rally to shock Voltigeurs 5-4
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
CHARLOTTETOWN – Owen Conrad’s goal at 2:03 of overtime capped an impressive comeback as the Charlottetown Islanders edged the Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday night at the Eastlink Centre. The Voltigeurs, who were leading the Western Conference at the start of the night with a 5-1-1-1 record, were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whyte’s field goal earns Lions 33-30 victory over Tiger-Cats
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
HAMILTON – Sean Whyte’s 48-yard field goal on the final play of regulation time earned the B.C. Lions a thrilling 33-30 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night. Whyte’s boot came after former Ticat quarterback Dane Evans engineered the final drive for injured starter Vernon Adams Jr. Evans completed all four passes he attempted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aussies bump off Canadians in beach volleyball world quarterfinals
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
TLAXCALA CITY, Mexico – Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were bounced Friday night from the beach volleyball world championships, dropping a tight quarterfinal match to Australia’s Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar. The Aussies won the best-of-three match 22-20, 21-16. The Australians held the edge in attacks (29-22) and in aces (4-0). Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lexi Thompson falls short in her bid to make PGA Tour cut in Las Vegas
By The Associated Press on October 13th, 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!Lexi Thompson makes run at PGA Tour cut in Vegas, but 2 late bogeys stall her bid
By The Associated Press on October 13th, 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 verge of history. Thompson was 4 under with seven holes to play. She was on the verge of becoming the first woman in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson returns to Ottawa Senators
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
OTTAWA – Franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson has made his long-awaited return to the Ottawa Senators. Team president of hockey operations Steve Staios announced Friday that Alfredsson is joining the team in an as-yet unspecified role. “He’ll operate somewhere between coaching and player development both on and off the ice and we will see how the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign forward Erne to one year, two-way deal after PTO
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed forward Adam Erne to a one year, two-way contract. The contract has an annual average value of US$775,000. Erne had been with the team during training camp after signing a professional try-out contract. He previously spent four seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, recording 62 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs take positives from sloppy season-opening victory
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
TORONTO – Sheldon Keefe left Scotiabank Arena pleased with the result. The Maple Leafs head coach was also far less enthused about how his team got there. Upon further reflection, however, and after breaking down the video, Keefe saw a lot of positives in Toronto’s wild 6-5 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens to open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With world events on her mind, Canada’s Gollish plans to run for peace on Sunday
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
TORONTO – It has been difficult for Canadian runner Sasha Gollish to concentrate on her usual preparation for this weekend’s TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Recent world events – most notably the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas nearly a week ago – have been on her mind. “I’m Jewish and there has been a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor Bedard ‘excited’ for first NHL game in Canada as Canadiens host Blackhawks
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
BROSSARD, Que. – Connor Bedard is on quite the road trip to begin his NHL career. The hockey phenom and No. 1 overall draft pick played his first game Tuesday in Pittsburgh against Sidney Crosby and his second Wednesday against the Presidents’ Trophy champion Boston Bruins. On Saturday night, he’ll take the ice at Bell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lance Stroll apologizes for conduct at Qatar GP and receives written warning from FIA
By The Associated Press on October 13th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll apologized to Formula One’s governing body and received a written warning Friday for his conduct at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he shoved a member of his team in frustration after an early exit in qualifying. Stroll was knocked out in the first qualifying session last Friday ... Read More »
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