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WHL roundup: Lisowsky sharp as Blades pound Pats 6-1

By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

SASKATOON – Brandon Lisowsky scored twice as the Saskatoon Blades rolled past the Regina Pats 6-1 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the SaskTel Centre. Lukas Hansen, Tanner Molendyk, Tyler Parr and Jordan Keller also scored for the Blades (4-2-0-0), who led 3-0 after the first period and 6-0 heading into the ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023

By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

Saturday’s Scoreboard MLB Division Series American League Texas 3 Baltimore 2 (Texas leads best-of-five series 1-0) Houston 6 Minnesota 4 (Houston leads best-of-five series 1-0) National League Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 0 (Philadelphia leads best-of-five series 1-0) Arizona 11 Los Angeles 2 (Arizona leads best-of-five series 1-0) — CFL Hamilton 38 Saskatchewan 13 — NHL pre-season ... Read More »

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Toronto FC’s road misery continues, blanked 3-0 by New York Red Bulls

By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

HARRISON, N.J. – Toronto FC’s final road game in a miserable MLS season proved to be more of the same. Key players missing. Some positive passages of play. Then what good work that has been done is undone in an instant by a miscue. And a fragile team can’t recover, opening the door to more ... Read More »

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Harper homers, Phillies shut down Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS

By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023

ATLANTA (AP) – This is Bryce Harper’s favourite time of year. Ranger Suárez and a parade of hard-throwing Philadelphia relievers are enjoying themselves, too. Harper hit his 12th career post-season homer, Suárez and a half-dozen teammates combined on a five-hitter, and the Phillies stifled baseball’s most prolific offence for a 3-0 victory over the Atlanta ... Read More »

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OHL roundup: Dever helps 67’s pounce on Wolves 5-2 for first win

By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

OTTAWA – Jack Dever had two goals and an assist, Max Donoso made 19 saves, and the Ottawa 67’s recorded their first victory of the young Ontario Hockey League season with a 5-2 decision over the Sudbury Wolves on Saturday at TD Place. Nick Whitehead, Frankie Marrelli and Henry Mews also scored for the 67’s, ... Read More »

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Tiger-Cats rough up slumping Riders 38-13 in CFL mismatch

By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

REGINA – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their fifth straight loss with a 38-13 CFL victory on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium. The victory improves the Tiger-Cats’ record to 8-8-0 and moves them into a tie for second place in the East Division with the Montreal Alouettes. At 8-7-0, the Alouettes have a game ... Read More »

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Red Wings rally to edge Maple Leafs 4-3

By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings finished a successful NHL pre-season schedule with a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. After spotting the visitors a 2-0 lead, the Red Wings roared back with goals by Ben Chiarot, Dylan Larkin, Joe Veleno and Daniel Sprong. Christian Fischer and ... Read More »

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Canadiens complete comeback to sink Senators 6-4

By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

OTTAWA – A wild third period and three goals by the Montreal Canadiens led to a 6-4 comeback win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Trailing 4-3, Sean Monahan tipped a Mattias Norlinder shot to tie the NHL pre-season contest at 4-4 and less than three minutes later Cole Caufield scored the winner. Arber Xhekaj ... Read More »

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Montreal beats Timbers 4-1, MLS playoff push intact

By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

MONTREAL – CF Montreal took another step toward the Major League Soccer post-season, securing a decisive 4-1 win over the Portland Timbers at Stade Saputo on Saturday. Sunusi Ibrahim (28th minute), Mahala Opoku (35th), Mathieu Choinière (64th) and Mason Toye (75th) scored for Montreal (12-16-5), which handed Portland (11-12-10) its first loss in seven MLS ... Read More »

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Toronto FC’s misery on the road continues, blanked 3-0 by the New York Red Bulls

By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

HARRISON, N.J. – Two goals by Brazil’s Luquinhas helped the New York Red Bulls to a 3-0 victory over Toronto on Saturday as TFC finished the away half of its dismal MLS season without a single win. Tom Barlow also scored for the Red Bulls, who needed a victory to keep their post-season hunt alive ... Read More »

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QMJHL roundup: Sagueneens erupt for five goals in third period to beat Islanders 6-3

By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023

CHICOUTIMI, Que. – Emile Duquet and Alexis Morin each scored twice and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens erupted for five third-period goals in a 6-3 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League victory over the Charlottetown Islanders on Saturday. Thomas Deruisseaux and Nathan Lecompte also scored for the Sagueneens who won their second game in seven starts, improving to ... Read More »

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