National Sports
Canada’s Olivia Smith scores historic goal for Liverpool women at storied Anfield
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom – Canadian international Olivia Smith made history in a losing cause Sunday, scoring the first-ever goal for the Liverpool women at storied Anfield. The 20-year-old from Whitby, Ont., outpaced a Manchester City defender to the ball after a long Liverpool goal kick and beat goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita in the 41st minute with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First Canada senior call-up a real homecoming for teenage defender Jamie Knight-Lebel
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
TORONTO – Jamie Knight-Lebel’s first Canada senior call-up has proved to be a real homecoming. Knight-Lebel was five when his family moved from Montreal to England, where he now plays his club football for Crewe Alexandra on loan from Bristol City. Summoned by Canada coach Jesse Marsch, the 19-year-old defender found himself back in Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashes world record by nearly 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon
By The Associated Press on October 13th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56. The 30-year-old broke the world record set by Tigist Assefa of Ethiopian in 2:11:53 at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Chepngetich became the first woman to break 2:10 in the marathon. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes QB Davis Alexander to start vs. Redblacks with Cody Fajardo absent
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
MONTREAL – Davis Alexander will start in place of Cody Fajardo at quarterback when the Montreal Alouettes host the Ottawa Redblacks on Monday. Fajardo, the reigning Grey Cup MVP, missed practice all week after his wife gave birth to their second son, Cian, back home in Nevada on Wednesday. Alexander won all four games he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Big Spender’ is the theme music for MLB final four as high-payroll Mets, Yankees, Dodgers reach LCS
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 13th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – “Big Spender” is the theme music for baseball’s final four. The New York Mets, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are in the League Championship Series with the sport’s top three payrolls, joined by Cleveland at No. 23. “You have to scratch and claw and match up and make moves, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Return of Teravainen has been money for Blackhawks
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
EDMONTON – Teuvo Teravainen has fitted the Chicago Blackhawks to a T in his return to the NHL club that originally drafted him. Teravainen had two goals and two assists and linemate Connor Bedard had a goal and two assists as the Blackhawks captured their first victory of the young season, stunning the Edmonton Oilers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens getting big efforts from ‘smaller’ players
By Pat Hickey, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
MONTREAL – Martin St. Louis faced years of rejection before the Tampa Bay Lightning took a chance on him and opened the door for what became a Hall of Fame career. The 5-foot-8 St. Louis was written off as too small and the Montreal Canadiens head coach takes pride that his success has paved the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Under-the-microscope Mitch Marner moves into seventh Leafs’ all-time scoring list
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
TORONTO – Mitch Marner’s love for the Maple Leafs is no secret. A turbulent, rumour-filled off-season left the star winger’s future with the team he grew up supporting in doubt. Marner has parked that chatter – at least for now – and impressed those around him with his approach. The slick winger picked up his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beterbiev beats Bivol to become undisputed light heavyweight champion
By The Associated Press on October 13th, 2024
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Artur Beterbiev beat Dmitry Bivol by a points decision to become the first undisputed light heavyweight champion in the division for more than 20 years. The 39-year-old Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) had won all 20 of his previous fights by knockout but was forced the distance by his fellow Russian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonathan Huberdeau off to strong start for Calgary Flames
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2024
CALGARY – Jonathan Huberdeau did mental and physical work in the off-season in an effort to make his third season as a Calgary Flame his best one yet. The 31-year-old got off to a strong start with two goals and two assists in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Calgary’s home-opener. Huberdeau’s four-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Royals start slow, finish strong to beat Wild 6-3
By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2024
VICTORIA – The Victoria Royals spotted the Wenatchee Wild an early 2-0 lead before turning on the jets and beating the visitors 6-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena. Tanner Scott and Nate Misskey each scored twice for the Royals, who outshot the Wild 32-18. Brayden Boehm and Nolan Stewart ... Read More »
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