National Sports
Schmidt looms from the shadows over Ireland-New Zealand Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
By The Associated Press on October 13th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – The most talked about man in the impending Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between Ireland and New Zealand in Paris on Saturday has also said the least. Before Joe Schmidt joined the All Blacks staff, he was the most decorated coach in Irish rugby history. He transferred his trophy-winning ideas from Leinster to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alan Letang named Canada’s head coach for 2024 world junior hockey championship
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
CALGARY – Alan Letang has been named as Canada’s head coach for the 2024 world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced its coaching staff Friday in a release. Assistant coaches Gilles Bouchard, Shaun Clouston and Scott Walker, goaltending consultant Justin Pogge and video coach James Emery will join Letang in Goteborg, Sweden. In addition, three-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers star James Harden says he has ‘lost trust’ in Daryl Morey, front office
By The Associated Press on October 13th, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) – Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remained steadfast that his fractured relationship with the front office can’t be repaired. Harden has yet to play in the preseason. But he did attend training camp and continues to practice with the 76ers in the wake of the disgruntled guard’s trade demand. Harden in June ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder GM Presti: Hamilton’s Gilgeous-Alexander is a ‘professor’ — like Neil Peart
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
MONTREAL – At first glance there does not seem to be a lot in common between Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and legendary drummer Neil Peart of Rush. Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti sees quite a similarity between the two Hamiltonians, however. Peart was known to fans of the iconic Canadian rock band ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winning a Stanley Cup primary goal of Ottawa Senators new owners
By Adam Stanley, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
OTTAWA – About this time last year, Michael Andlauer walked off his plane and into the car of Ottawa business mogul Jeff York. They drove to a nearby hotel-lobby steakhouse where the men spoke for four hours. What came from that conversation set the course for this September’s big announcement, with Andlauer becoming the majority ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athlete Women Empowered Classic to showcase basketball teams led by Black women
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
A unique collegiate basketball tournament is coming to Toronto to encourage more Black, Indigenous and racialized women to get into coaching. The Athlete Women Empowered Classic, a four-team U Sports women’s basketball tournament, will be held at York University from Oct. 20 to 22. York, Concordia, Trinity Western, and the University of Toronto are all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andre De Grasse shares life lessons from on and off the track in new book
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
Reflecting on how he overcame obstacles in the past helped Andre De Grasse break out of his funk in 2023. De Grasse had to look back at his life and his career while writing his new book “Ignite: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within,” set to be released next week. That introspective process helped him overcome ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rolling Alouettes visit Elks with chance to wrap up a home playoff game
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
EDMONTON – The goal for the Montreal Alouettes is simple – clinch second place in the CFL’s East Division and lock down a home playoff game. The Alouettes visit the 4-12 Edmonton Elks on Saturday afternoon, but could already have clinched home field advantage in the Eastern semifinal game by then. “We want to pay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argos to rest Ouellette in game versus Ottawa Redblacks
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
TORONTO – A career milestone will have to wait for A.J. Ouellette. The rugged American running back won’t play Saturday night when the Toronto Argonauts host the Ottawa Redblacks at BMO Field. Ouellette, who needs 41 yards to reach the 1,000-yard plateau, will be a healthy scratch. The move isn’t a surprise as Toronto, off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Leylah Fernandez through to semifinal at Hong Kong Open
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
HONG KONG – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez reached the semifinals of the Hong Kong open with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win over Linda Fruhvirtova of Czechia on Friday. Fernandez had five aces and was broken just once in the match that took one hour 42 mintues to complete. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., broke Fruhvirtova three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former world champion laments Olympic move away from breaking at 2028 L.A. Games
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
Former world champion Philip Kim says the move to drop breaking from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is disappointing, especially before the sport debuts at next year’s Paris Games. Each host city, under International Olympic Committee rules, can request the inclusion of several sports for its edition of the Games. There is no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
