December 25th, 2024

National Sports

Canadian bowler Mitch Hupé enjoying life on the PBA Tour, looks forward to Pan Ams

By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

For most of the year, Mitch Hupé is an IT specialist with a division of the Manitoba government. But the 28-year-old from Winnipeg moonlights on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. And he is having a ball. Hupé (pronounced hoop-eh) claimed his first career PBA Tour title in May, combining with American Packy Hanrahan to win ... Read More »

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New Senators owner Andlauer says team, city stakeholders committed to build new arena

By Adam Stanley, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

OTTAWA – Any changes the new owner of the Ottawa Senators will make will be through the lens of the fan. And that includes building a new arena. With a champagne toast, billionaire Michael Andlauer was officially introduced as the new owner of the Ottawa Senators Friday at the Canadian Tire Centre in front of ... Read More »

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CF Montreal in tough to solve road woes as hostile Mercedes-Benz Stadium awaits

By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

MONTREAL – CF Montreal’s poor road form will once again be put to the test as it closes out a busy week against Atlanta on Saturday evening. Coming off disappointing draws at home against Chicago and Cincinnati, Montreal (11-14-4) must now get back continue a push to the post-season against Atlanta (12-8-10) and a very ... Read More »

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‘It feels good:’ Andlauer introduced as new Ottawa Senators owner

By Adam Stanley, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

OTTAWA – Michael Andlauer has officially been introduced as the new owner of the Ottawa Senators. Andlauer addressed the media at the Canadian Tire Centre a day after the NHL made his purchase of the club official. “It feels good,” Andlauer said as he slipped on a Senators jersey. The NHL announced late Thursday the ... Read More »

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Maple Leafs excited by ‘different elements’ brought by Reaves, Domi and Bertuzzi

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

TORONTO – Ryan Reaves wasn’t going to sign just anywhere. Max Domi, meanwhile, dreamt of pulling on the blue and white jersey since childhood. And Tyler Bertuzzi jumped at the chance to play for another Original Six franchise. The Toronto Maple Leafs remade a chunk of their forward group – new general manager Brad Treliving ... Read More »

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Desperation marks Wales and Wallabies pivotal Rugby World Cup match

By Foster Niumata, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023

LYON, France – If Australia or Wales were better than mediocre, their pivotal Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday in Lyon would be easier to call. The two-time champion Wallabies and three-time semifinalist Welsh are pale imitations of their former selves heading into a contest that reeks of desperation. Wales, fifth in the Six ... Read More »

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Canada’s Marco Arop sets forth into Olympic year following historic 2023 season

By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

Marco Arop catapulted himself to new heights, and just in time heading into an Olympic year. The towering six-foot-four 800-metre runner from Edmonton became the first Canadian to win world championship gold in the event in August. He followed it up with back-to-back personal-best performances, including setting a new national record last Sunday. Arop ran ... Read More »

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Ireland-South Africa showdown at Rugby World Cup finally on. England, Georgia eye wins

By Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023

PARIS (AP) – Top-ranked Ireland’s game with No. 2 South Africa on Saturday has the feel of a Rugby World Cup final even though it’s only their third match of the pool stage. Neither team will be knocked out by defeat at Stade de France, but it will have still have a significant bearing on ... Read More »

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Canada beats Ukraine 3-1 in women’s volleyball Olympic qualifier

By The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023

NINGBO, China – Alexa Gray had 20 attack points to lead Canada to a 3-1 win over Ukraine on Friday at the women’s volleyball Olympic qualification tournament. Gray added one block point and three aces in the 25-22, 23-25, 25-12, 25-11 victory as Canada improved to 3-2. “It was very slow start for us today,” ... Read More »

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Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an ‘ice’ hockey push Down Under

By Dennis Passa, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – It’s a frequent – and most often frantic – high-pitched yell when kids playing street hockey in North America know their game is about to be interrupted. “Car!” screams one of the players, and the nets at either end of the makeshift asphalt or cement “rink” are quickly – and most ... Read More »

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Germany hires Julian Nagelsmann as men’s national soccer team coach through Euro 2024

By Ciarán Fahey, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023

BERLIN (AP) – Germany hired Julian Nagelsmann to lead the men’s national soccer team on Friday, entrusting the former Bayern Munich coach with doing a better job than the last Bayern Munich coach who tried. The German soccer federation said Nagelsmann was taking over on a short-term contract through next year’s European Championship. Germany is ... Read More »

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