National Sports
Canadians exude calm ahead of crucial Women’s World Cup game against Australia
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 29th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Two days before a match that will decide its future at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Canada exuded calm. That despite news from Brisbane that Australia star striker Sam Kerr is fit to play against the Canadians in Monday’s Group B finale at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. “We’re ready to go. We’re excited,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men’s 4x100m relay team to receive silver medals in reallocation ceremony
By The Canadian Press on July 29th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – The Canadian men’s 4×100-metre relay team will receive their Olympic silver medals Saturday at the Canadian national trials in a medal reallocation ceremony. The group of Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown, Brendon Rodney and Jerome Blake had initially earned bronze in the event at the Tokyo Games two years ago. However, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada coach keeping close eye on potential Denmark matchup at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 29th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Kenneth Heiner-Moller’s loyalties will be severely tested if his native Denmark ends up meeting Canada in the round of 16 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Heiner-Moller is technical director of the Danish Football Association (DBU). And he coached Canada at the 1999 tournament in France. “Ever since the (tournament) draw I’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friday’s sports scoreboard for July 28, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
Friday’s Scoreboard WOMEN’S WORLD CUP At Sydney, Australia England 1 Denmark 0 At Adelaide, Australia China 1 Haiti 0 — CFL Hamilton 16 Ottawa 12 — MLB American League Baltimore 1 N.Y. Yankees 0 Toronto 4 L.A. Angels 1 Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 0 Kansas City 8 Minnesota 5 (10) Tampa Bay 4 Houston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kerr available for must-win game against Canada in a boost for Women’s World Cup co-host Australia
By Luke Winstel, The Associated Press on July 28th, 2023
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Sam Kerr is ready to go, and so the much-needed reinforcements appear to be arriving just in time for co-host Australia ahead of its must-win Women’s World Cup match against Canada. Kerr and Mary Fowler missed Australia’s upset 3-2 loss to Nigeria but are available for Monday’s make-or-break Group B game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown wins fifth straight 100m title, De Grasse misses final at Canadian trials
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Aaron Brown won his fifth straight men’s 100-metre national title with a time of 10.08 seconds at the Canadian Track and Field Championships on Friday. Brendon Rodney finished second in the event (10.12), closely followed by fellow Olympians Bismark Boateng (10.17) and Jerome Blake (10.19). “I’ve had championships go down to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats top Redblacks 16-12 despite Mitchell’s five interceptions
By Darren Desaulniers, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
OTTAWA – Bo Levi Mitchell threw five interceptions to two touchdowns in his return from injury but the Hamilton Tiger-Cats pulled out a 16-12 win over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night. Mitchell completed 23-of-40 passes for 353 yards following a four-game absence after being placed on the six-game injured list with a hip ailment in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tempers flare as Blue Jays beat Angels 4-1 in playoff-like atmosphere
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
TORONTO – It’s only late July but a playoff-like atmosphere has arrived at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. Matt Chapman and Danny Jansen hit solo home runs in the second and third innings to take the lead as the Blue Jays held off the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Friday. The win snapped L.A.’s four-game win streak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown wins men’s 100-metre title, De Grasse misses cut for final at Canadian trials
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Aaron Brown won the men’s 100-metre final with a time of 10.08 seconds at the Canadian Track and Field Championships on Friday. Brendon Rodney finished second in the event (10.12), closely followed by fellow Olympians Bismark Boateng (10.17) and Jerome Blake (10.19). Six-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse failed to qualify for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Kerr says she’ll be available for Australia’s must-win Women’s World Cup game against Canada
By The Associated Press on July 28th, 2023
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Star striker Sam Kerr expects to be available for Australia’s must-win Women’s World Cup game against Olympic champion Canada after missing the team’s first two group games because of a left calf muscle injury. Australia’s captain and all-time leading scorer has been the face of the promotional campaign for the World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Kerr expects to be available for Australia’s must-win Women’s World Cup game against Canada
By The Associated Press on July 28th, 2023
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Star striker Sam Kerr expects to be available for Australia’s must-win Women’s World Cup game against Olympic champion Canada after missing the team’s first two group games because of a calf muscle injury. Australia’s captain and all-time leading scorer has been the face of the promotional campaign for the World Cup ... Read More »
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