December 25th, 2024

National Sports

Former NHL coach Ted Nolan details long, difficult journey in ‘Life in Two Worlds’

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023

Ted Nolan should have been thrilled. The knock at the door was the delivery of the Jack Adams Award – a prestigious nod given annually to the NHL’s coach of the year. Nolan won the trophy the previous season after guiding the Buffalo Sabres to a surprise division title, besting a field that included the ... Read More »

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Toronto Argonauts sign extension with defensive coordinator Corey Mace

By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023

TORONTO – Defensive coordinator Corey Mace has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts. Mace is in his second season leading the Argonauts’ defence. Toronto tops the CFL in five defensive categories including sacks (54), interceptions (22) and turnovers (42). The Argonauts also lead the league in opponent big plays (20, seven better than ... Read More »

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Japan overwhelms Canadian men en route to 4-1 win in men’s soccer friendly

By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023

NIIGATA, Japan – Ao Tanaka scored twice as Japan, showing its class, overwhelmed Canada 4-1 in a men’s soccer friendly Friday. The Japanese, the top-ranked team in Asia at No. 19, were well-organized and led 3-0 at the break after pouncing on mistakes by No. 44 Canada. The Canadians had no answers for the Samurai ... Read More »

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Canadian squash players thrilled that sport set to be added to 2028 Olympic program

By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023

Canadian squash player Spring Ma couldn’t contain her excitement after opening a recent email from the Professional Squash Association with a “Breaking News” subject line. The message said squash was tabbed to finally become an Olympic sport in 2028 at the Los Angeles Games. “The morning that I saw it, I screamed,” Ma said. Formal ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023

By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023

Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL N.Y. Rangers 5 Buffalo 1 Philadelphia 4 Columbus 2 New Jersey 4 Detroit 3 Minnesota 2 Florida 0 Nashville 3 Seattle 0 Dallas 2 St. Louis 1 (SO) Vegas 4 San Jose 1 — MLB National League Division Series Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 1 (Philadelphiawins best-of-five series 3-1) — NFL Kansas City 19 ... Read More »

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Lexi Thompson holds her own on PGA Tour in Las Vegas. Beau Hossler sets the pace

By The Associated Press on October 12th, 2023

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Lexi Thompson kept a rough round from getting worse and wound up holding her own Thursday in the Shriners Children’s Open until darkness kept her from finishing. Beau Hossler set the pace by matching his career low on the PGA Tour with a 9-under 62, which included a tee shot that ... Read More »

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Canada’s Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson advance to beach volleyball worlds quarterfinals

By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023

APIZACO, Mexico – Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson are on to the quarterfinals of the beach volleyball world championships. The duo from Toronto defeated Switzerland’s Esmee Bobner and Zoe Verge-Depre 2-0 (21-14, 21-11) in the round of 16 on Thursday. Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson will next face fifth-ranked Australian duo Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho ... Read More »

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Gilgeous-Alexander praises Montreal crowd: ‘The NBA should put a team here’

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023

MONTREAL – It’s safe to say Montreal basketball fans have left an impression on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Canadians Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and hometown favourite Luguentz Dort took the Bell Centre court for the Thunder in a 128-125 pre-season loss to the Detroit Pistons Thursday night as part of the NBA’s Canada Series. The packed house ... Read More »

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OHL Roundup: Knights squeeze past Petes 3-2 in overtime

By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Isaiah George scored the game-winning goal 3:35 into overtime to lift the London Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Peterborough Petes on Thursday. Easton Cowan and Sam Dickinson scored in regulation for London (4-1-0). Michael Simpson made 40 saves. Jax Dubois and Samuel Mayer replied for Peterborough (2-1-1). Liam Sztuska stopped ... Read More »

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QMJHL Roundup: Mooseheads pull out 3-2 victory in overtime over Drakkar

By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. – Liam Kilfoil netted the game-winning goal 1:54 into overtime and the Halifax Mooseheads edged the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 3-2 on Thursday. Lou Lévesque and Reece Peitzsche also scored for Halifax (6-2-0). Mathis Rousseau made 33 saves. Justin Gill, with a goal and an assist, and Justin Poirier replied for Baie-Comeau (6-1-2). Olivier Ciarlo ... Read More »

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Dort scores 24 in loss as Pistons beat Thunder 128-125 in Montreal pre-season game

By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023

MONTREAL – Centre James Wiseman scored 20 points as the Detroit Pistons came back from being down 12 in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-125 in NBA pre-season action Thursday night at Bell Centre. Hometown favourite Luguentz Dort of the Thunder led all scorers with 24 points in the loss. Dort ... Read More »

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