National Sports
Gausman pitches Blue Jays past Yankees 6-1 to maintain slim lead for 2nd AL wild card
By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Kevin Gausman tossed six shutout innings, outpitching Michael King as they traded strikeouts all night, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Wednesday for their fifth consecutive victory. Locked in a heated playoff race, the Blue Jays scored five times in the final two innings and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi exits early but Inter Miami finds offence elsewhere to thump Toronto FC 4-0
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba exited early but Inter Miami CF had more than enough firepower in reserve Wednesday to thump Toronto FC 4-0 in Major League Soccer play. Robert Taylor, who replaced Messi in the first half, scored twice while Facundo FarÃas and Benjamin Cremaschi added singles for Miami (9-15-4), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last-minute penalty drama leads to 1-1 draw between CF Montreal and FC Cincinnati
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
MONTREAL – A late penalty goal from Luciano Acosta forced CF Montreal to settle for a 1-1 draw with league-leaders FC Cincinnati on Wednesday evening at Stade Saputo. Mahala Opoku was the lone goal scorer for Montreal (11-14-4), while Acosta’s penalty prevented Cincinnati (17-4-8) from losing a fifth game in their eight in all competitions. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on mend from knee surgery, set to miss 2nd straight season
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he’s not expected to play this season. That’s how encouraged he is 4 1/2 months removed from cartilage replacement surgery on his right knee. Coach Jared Bednar is just as optimistic, which is why he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi leaves late in 1st half for Inter Miami against Toronto with leg issue
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s lineup on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback. Messi was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami’s match against Toronto, after spending a few minutes laboring with what appeared to be a leg issue. He was stretching during play, then eventually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New owner, stable roster have Senators eyeing end to playoff drought
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – With a new owner incoming and stability throughout the roster, the Ottawa Senators have reasons for optimism heading into this NHL season. Michael Andlauer is expected to be officially introduced as thew team’s owner soon, and the Senators have its core group all under contract. After six seasons of missing the playoffs, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL can close gaps in international women’s hockey, say Kingsbury, MacLeod
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
Professional Women’s Hockey League general manager Gina Kingsbury and coach Carla MacLeod, who both have deep roots in international hockey, say the new league can close gaps between countries on the world stage. A long-standing criticism of international women’s hockey is its predictability. Canada and the United States have met in every world and Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We all want to be Winnipeg Jets:’ Bowness says rift with players is over
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Rick Bowness has moved on from being criticized by some Winnipeg Jets at the end of his first season as head coach. On the eve of his second training camp, Bowness told reporters Wednesday that he spoke to players over the summer about comments made after the team was eliminated in its first-round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Maple Leafs ready to roll for training camp after off-season of change
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
TORONTO – Brad Treliving wasn’t on the hunt for a new job. His wife, however, was starting to nudge him in that direction after he parted ways with the Calgary Flames in April following nine seasons as general manager. “When you’re in this for a while … you talk to a lot of guys that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks ‘aligned’ from top down ahead of new season: Rutherford
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
VANCOUVER – From the top of hockey operations to how its farm team trains and plays, the Vancouver Canucks maintain they’re all aligned heading into the start of the new NHL season. President of hockey operations Jim Rutherford said the difference between this season and the previous one, besides last season’s addition of Rick Tocchet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins captaincy passes from soft-spoken Bergeron to in-your-face Marchand. He says he’s ready
By Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Bruins named Brad Marchand captain on Wednesday, putting the “C” previously worn by the soft-spoken and universally revered Patrice Bergeron on the sweater of a notorious instigator who – the team insists – has moved on from his face-licking phase and matured into one of the most respected voices in ... Read More »
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