National Sports
Robert Wickens on cusp of winning a championship 5 years after he was paralyzed in IndyCar crash
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on October 12th, 2023
Robert Wickens was determined from the very first days after his life-changing 2018 IndyCar accident not to let it define – or end – his racing career. The Canadian was 29 years old at the time, engaged to be married, and a breakout rookie star in a United States-based racing series after a successful career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Herdman approaches massive Toronto FC rescue job with a smile on his face
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
TORONTO – John Herdman is no stranger to rescue jobs. He took over a Canadian women’s team that was broken after finishing last at the 2011 FIFA World Cup. And he recalls on-field bust-ups during his first two camps in charge of the Canadian men in 2018. Now Herdman is entrusted with reviving Toronto FC, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riders’ defensive back Williams following in his father’s footsteps
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
For Deontai Williams, father does indeed know best. Williams is in his first season as a defensive back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. But before the 27-year-old Jacksonville, Fla., native made the trek north, he consulted with his father, Roosevelt, about CFL life and the nuances of Canadian football. The elder Williams was also a defensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Roger Sloan sees return to PGA Tour as a product of diligent work
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
Roger Sloan and his team sat down earlier this year and re-examined his entire process as a golfer. How he practises, his nutrition, everything. Their goal was to make the 36-year-old from Merritt, B.C., the best player that he could be. Getting promoted back to the PGA Tour on Sunday, the top level of men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian team of 473 athletes to compete in Pan American Games
By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
TORONTO – A team of 473 athletes will represent Canada at the upcoming Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The quadrennial Pan Am Games featuring over 6,000 athletes from 41 countries in the Americas and Caribbean open Oct. 20 and close Nov. 5. Canada’s athletes will be joined by 235 support staff, the Canadian Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort excited to grow the game at NBA pre-season game in Montreal
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
MONTREAL – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wanted to become an NBA star when he was a young boy growing up in Hamilton. Now he wants to do the inspiring and continue to grow the sport of basketball in Canada. Gilgeous-Alexander and Montreal native Lugentz Dort had the opportunity to do so Thursday night as their Oklahoma City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran QB Mitchell to make first home start for Hamilton Tiger-Cats
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
HAMILTON – It’s taken longer – much longer – than expected but Bo Levi Mitchell will finally make a home start for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The veteran quarterback will be under centre Friday night when Hamilton (8-8) hosts the B.C. Lions (11-5). Injuries have limited Michell to just four starts this season, all coming on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL’s Ottawa Senators enter jersey sponsorship agreement with CIBC
By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have entered into a multiyear agreement with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce that will see the bank’s logo featured on the NHL club’s home jersey. The new jerseys will first appear when the Senators play their 2023-34 home opener Saturday against Philadelphia. It will mark the first time the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fulham teenager Luc de Fougerolles impresses at Canada camp ahead of Japan friendly
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
It’s been quite a week for Luc de Fougerolles, and it’s not over yet. The London-born defender, who qualifies for Canada through his Canadian-born father, turned 18 in Japan where he is wearing Canadian colours for the first time. De Fougerolles and the 44th-ranked Canadians take on No. 19 Japan on Friday in Niigata in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall & Oates earworm finally canned as Leafs’ goal celebration song
By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
TORONTO – After a five-year run, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Hall & Oates are out of touch. The pop duo’s hit “You Make My Dreams” had been the Maple Leafs goal celebration song for the past five NHL seasons. Given that the Leafs were reliably among the top-scoring teams over that stretch, fans at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays president Shapiro says general manager Atkins will return next season
By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro says general manager Ross Atkins will return next season. The status of the GM was one of the first questions Shapiro was asked during his end-of-season media availability today at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays were eliminated in the American League wild-card series last week in Minnesota. It was ... Read More »
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