December 25th, 2024

National Sports

Arundell scores 5 tries in England romp against Chile at the Rugby World Cup

By Samuel Petrequin, The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2023

LILLE, France (AP) – Winger Henry Arundell scored a record-tying five tries for England in his Rugby World Cup debut as debutant Chile was sliced apart 71-0 on Saturday. England’s highest score in 20 years featured 11 tries, eight of them converted by captain Owen Farrell, who closed to within one point of Jonny Wilkinson’s ... Read More »

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Playoff-bound and injury-depleted Rays put 2B Brandon Lowe on IL with fractured right patella

By The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – The playoff-bound and injury-depleted Tampa Bay Rays put second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right patella on Saturday. Lowe was hurt Thursday when he hit a foul ball off his leg. The Rays selected the contract of outfielder Raimel Tapia from Triple-A Durham. To ... Read More »

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Canadian women’s volleyball team beats Mexico but fails to clinch Olympic spot

By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2023

NINGBO, China – Canada’s women’s volleyball team scored a 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-17) win over Mexico on Saturday, but fell short in its bid to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Canadian attack was led by Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C. (17 points), Alexa Gray (13) and Hilary Howe (12), both of Calgary, ... Read More »

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Coyotes beat Kings 5-3 in first NHL preseason game in Australia after solving apparent ice issues

By The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – The National Hockey League’s first preseason game in the Southern Hemisphere went ahead Saturday after officials apparently solved some issues with the quality of the ice at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. Ahead of Saturday’s Global Series game between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyotes won by the Coyotes 5-3, there ... Read More »

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Australia under huge pressure in Rugby World Cup match with Wales. Scotland, Tonga look to rebound

By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2023

The Rugby World Cup knockout stage has started early for Australia. On the back foot after a loss to Fiji, the Australians cannot afford to lose their third pool game – against Wales in Lyon – otherwise they’ll likely be heading for their earliest-ever exit from the tournament. Self-introspection has gripped a proud rugby nation, ... Read More »

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Canada women rally after slow start but can’t catch England in 50-24 rugby loss

By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2023

EXETER, United Kingdom – Canada recovered from a slow start Saturday but could not keep up with top-ranked England, losing 50-24 in a women’s rugby test match. The two teams meet again next Saturday at London’s StoneX Stadium, home of Saracens and Canadians Alex Ellis, McKinley Hunt, Emma Taylor, Maya Montiel and captain Sophie de ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023

By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2023

Friday’s Scoreboard CFL Ottawa 36, Saskatchewan 28 British Columbia 37, Edmonton 29 — MLB American League Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 2 Boston 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Cleveland 9, Baltimore 8 Texas 8, Seattle 5 Kansas City 7, Houston 5 Minnesota 8, L.A. Angels 6 Oakland 8, Detroit 2 National League Chicago Cubs 6, Colorado ... Read More »

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Taquan Mizzell’s TDs lead Lions past Elks 37-29; B.C. clinches playoff berth

By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

EDMONTON – Taquan Mizzell ran in a pair of touchdowns as the B.C. Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 37-29 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., passed for 265 yards and two touchdowns to help B.C. (10-4) win three games in a row. Canadian QB Tre Ford had two ... Read More »

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QMJHL Roundup: Lavoie stars in overtime as Drakkar edge Sagueneens 5-4

By The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

CHICOUTIMI, Que. – Anthony Lavoie scored 1:35 into overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar slipped past the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 5-4 on Friday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Jules Boilard scored twice and added two assists for the Drakkar (1-0-0), while Matthew MacDonald and Raoul Boilard added goals. Olivier Ciarlo made 36 saves for the ... Read More »

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Auger-Aliassime helps Team World to third straight win on first day of Laver Cup

By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

VANCOUVER – Team World made it three in a row on the first day for the first time at the Laver Cup. Ben Shelton, Francisco Cerundolo and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime all claimed wins on Friday. Shelton defeated Arthur Fils 7-6 (4), 6-1 as Team World took an early lead over Team Europe at the international ... Read More »

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Rangers back on top of AL West after 8-5 win in opener over Mariners, and a loss by Astros

By Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Corey Seager got Texas started with his 32nd homer and rookie Evan Carter added a three-run blast as the Rangers took over the AL West lead for the first time in September with an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the opener of a crucial series Friday night. The Rangers ... Read More »

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