December 24th, 2024

National Sports

Chychrun scores twice, Sens beat Leafs in OT

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

TORONTO – Jakob Chychrun scored his second goal of the night at 3:48 of overtime as the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 pre-season action Monday. Dominik Kubalik and Roby Jarventie, with a goal and an assist each, also scored for Ottawa. Mads Sogaard made 37 of 40 saves. Rookie forward Easton Cowan, ... Read More »

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Jack Hughes’ three-point night leads Devils over Canadiens 4-2 in pre-season

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

MONTREAL – Star centre Jack Hughes had a goal and two assists as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in NHL pre-season action Monday night. Joe Gambardella, Simon Nemec and Dawson Mercer also found the scoresheet for New Jersey (2-0-0). The Devils, who were also hosting the Philadelphia Flyers at home Monday, ... Read More »

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WHL says Wenatchee Wild head coach Kevin Constantine suspended

By The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

CALGARY – The Western Hockey League says Wenatchee Wild head coach Kevin Constantine has been suspended after its independent reporting channel received a complaint about his conduct. The league says Constantine was suspended Sunday, and he is not permitted to have any contact with any member of the organization, including players. The Wild previously operated ... Read More »

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Edmonton Elks release American defensive back Dwayne Thompson II

By The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

EDMONTON – Defensive back Dwayne Thompson II has been released by the Edmonton Elks. The American started in eight games for Edmonton this year. Thompson had 27 defensive tackles on the season after signing with the Elks on April 23. He played three seasons at Indiana State from 2018 to 2021. He recorded 20 total ... Read More »

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Canadian women set out to take another step forward with Olympic berth on the line

By The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

TORONTO – Canada women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman says her squad is ready to take another step forward on Tuesday. Canada will host Jamaica at Toronto’s BMO Field in the second of a two-legged playoff to determine the final CONCACAF entry for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 10th-ranked Canadians defeated No. 37 Jamaica on ... Read More »

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Toronto Blue Jays playoff hopes all come down to six-game homestand

By The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays’ post-season fate will be determined this week. Toronto will host the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays in a six-game homestand starting Tuesday. The Blue Jays hold the second of three American League wild-card berths. How Toronto fares against the Yankees and Rays will help determine if the ... Read More »

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Goaltender Ty Young signs entry-level deal with Vancouver Canucks

By The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

VANCOUVER – Goaltender Ty Young has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Young was selected in the fifth round, 144th overall, in the 2022 NHL Entry draft. The 19-year-old Young appeared in a career-high 34 games for the Western Hockey League’s Prince George Cougars last season. He had a15-13-13 record with ... Read More »

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Golf Canada names squads for World Amateur Team Championships

By The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C., headlines Golf Canada’s two squads for the upcoming World Amateur Team Championships. Kim will be competing for the Espirito Santo Trophy along with Monet Chun of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Katie Cranston of Oakville, Ont. The team will be led by women’s head coach, Salimah Mussani. Piercen ... Read More »

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Raiders’ Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his start for Chargers game in question

By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on September 25th, 2023

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) – Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his status in question for when Las Vegas visits the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Garoppolo was injured in Sunday night’s 23-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Josh McDaniels said Monday that he didn’t know when the injury occurred, but Garoppolo ... Read More »

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Honda Indy Toronto returns for 2024 IndyCar season

By The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

TORONTO – The Honda Indy Toronto will return in 2024. The only IndyCar race in Canada is one of 17 races on the 2024 series schedule. Toronto’s Exhibition Place will host the 36th edition of the event July 19 to 21. Denmark’s Christian Lundgaard won the IndyCar race this year. The 2024 IndyCar Series season ... Read More »

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Rugby World Cup evokes memories for former Canadian forward Mike Sheppard

By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 25th, 2023

TORONTO – The Rugby World Cup has brought back plenty of memories for Mike Sheppard. Like playing the All Blacks at the 2019 tournament in Japan. Only a select few Canadians get to face the haka. Sheppard had to wait for his chance. He was just weeks from his 30th birthday when he made his ... Read More »

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