National Sports
Schroder looks to bring World Cup team mentality to Raptors training camp
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – The Toronto Raptors message of unity and “team basketball” has at least one follower looking to make sure it’s followed through on. Dennis Schroder, an off-season signing for the Raptors, said he saw that same ideal play out as he and the German national team claimed the FIBA Basketball World Cup this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mackenzie Hughes wants to repeat at Sanderson Farms Championship
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
A birdie on the second playoff hole of last year’s Sanderson Farms Championship put Mackenzie Hughes in a solid position for the rest of the PGA Tour season. As much as he’d like to repeat as champion, things have changed in the past 12 months. Hughes, from Dundas, Ont., still wants to win it for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. earns CFL honour roll nod
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – The ninth 300-yard performance of the season earned B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. a top nod in the CFL honour roll. Adams received a top quarterback grade of 91.9 on Tuesday after he threw for 458 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-26 home win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Players in nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays earning plenty of interest from Ontario sports bettors
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs for a second straight year, but this time Johnny Avello expects them to get past the opening round. The Blue Jays opened a best-of-three wild-card series on the road against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday afternoon. Toronto reached the playoffs last year before being swept ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alpine Canada, former skier Allison Forsyth reach settlement in Charest lawsuit
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
Alpine Canada has settled a lawsuit with former national team skier Allison Forsyth via the sport body’s insurer. Forsyth sued Alpine Canada over its handling of former coach Bertrand Charest. Charest was convicted in 2017 and sentenced to 12 years in prison for various sex crimes against young skiers under his care – including minors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As Herdman takes in first game in charge, Toronto FC GM promises change is coming
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
John Herdman will take in his first Toronto FC game as head coach when the cellar-dwelling MLS club visits Charlotte FC on Wednesday. The former Canada coach will be an observer with interim coach Terry Dunfield running the show from the sideline. But one thing is already certain when it comes to the team roster. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps seek helping hand in bid for MLS playoff qualification
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are nearly masters of their destiny, but they will need a helping hand from rivals to clinch a playoff spot. Vancouver (11-10-10) faces Western Conference winners St. Louis City S.C. (17-5-10) on Wednesday night at B.C. Place. The Whitecaps need a victory and for both Minnesota United F.C. and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder Bay to host Canadian women’s curling championship in 2025
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Thunder Bay will host the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts after the northwestern Ontario city had two previous attempts at hosting the Canadian women’s curling championship impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The championship will run Feb. 14-23, 2025, at Fort William Gardens. Thunder Bay was initially awarded the 2021 tournament, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal looks to regain home form with playoff spot up for grabs
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – Currently mired in a six-game winless streak, CF Montreal will need to revert to its dominant home form Wednesday against the Houston Dynamo to improve its playoff chances. Montreal (11-16-4) was in unbeatable form at home earlier this season. The club posted eight straight shutouts, including six in Major League Soccer competition, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL stars eager to see what Connor Bedard brings on big stage: ‘So much potential’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
Connor Bedard thinks hockey fans are probably sick of hearing about Connor Bedard. The No. 1 pick at June’s NHL draft – the sport’s most talked about prospect since Connor McDavid – has been mentioned as a potential “Next One” since age 13. And after Bedard dominated junior hockey on both the national and international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herdman adds another member of his Canada Soccer staff to the Toronto FC ranks
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – John Herdman added to his staff at Toronto FC on Tuesday, bringing César Meylan on board as the MLS club’s director of performance. The Swiss native is a familiar sight to Canadian soccer fans, having spent the last 12 years with Canada Soccer working with both the men’s and women’s teams. Meylan was ... Read More »
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