National Sports
Davis Schneider learning on the job as Blue Jays chase post-season berth
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Every time fans with pasted-on moustaches are shown on the Rogers Centre Jumbotron, all the Toronto Blue Jays start elbowing Davis Schneider, telling him to look. The disguises are a loving tribute to the 24-year-old Schneider, who has rocked the distinctive facial hair since the film “Top Gun: Maverick” came out in May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SFU football program plans remain uncertain after report released
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – An independent special adviser has found that Simon Fraser University’s varsity football program would have the potential to operate in Canada but not south of the border. In a 136-page report released Monday, McLaren Global Sport Solutions senior vice-president Bob Copeland concluded that a “competitive football program operating in the United States ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC looks forward to Inter Miami, hoping Lionel Messi will play Wednesday
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
Toronto FC leaves for Florida on Tuesday for a mid-week game at Inter Miami, wondering whether Lionel Messi will be waiting at DRV PNK Stadium. After leading Miami to the Leagues Cup title and the U.S. Open Cup final, the Argentine star has sat out the last two MLS games. Miami coach Gerardo (Tata) Martino ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American forward Taylor Heise taken first overall at inaugural PWHL draft
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Minnesota has selected forward Taylor Heise with the first overall pick of the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft. Tennis legend Billie Jean King, an investor in the league, made the announcement. Toronto selected veteran Canadian defender Jocelyne Larocque of Ste-Anne, Man., with the second pick. Heise of Lake City, Minn., is coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS terminates contract of CF Montreal midfielder Matko Miljevic
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer has terminated the contract of CF Montreal midfielder Matko Miljevic. An investigation found that he engaged in conduct detrimental to the league and violated his standard player agreement, MLS said Monday in a one-paragraph news release. Several media outlets reported last week that Miljevic was banned for life from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NFL player Sergio Brown’s mother is found dead, and now he is missing
By The Associated Press on September 18th, 2023
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) – Authorities searched Monday for a former NFL player after his 73-year-old mother’s body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home. Relatives told officers Saturday in Maywood that they could not find Sergio Brown, 35, or Myrtle Brown, police said. Officers found Myrtle Brown’s body, and a medical examiner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 3 Boston 2 Cleveland 9 Texas 2 Baltimore 5 Tampa Bay 4 (11 innings) Houston 7 Kansas City 1 Minnesota 4 Chicago White Sox 0 Detroit 5 L.A. Angels 3 National League Arizona 6 Chicago Cubs 2 St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 5 Miami 16 Atlanta 2 N.Y. Mets 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sahith Theegala wins the Fortinet Championship in Napa for his first PGA Tour victory
By Michael Wagaman, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
NAPA, Calif. (AP) – Sahith Theegala made more than enough birdies to cover for his mistakes while playing with the lead on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory at the Fortinet Championship, his first win in 74 starts on the PGA Tour. The 25-year-old Theegala, who began the day with a two-shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theegala wins Fortinet Championship for first PGA Tour title
By Michael Wagaman, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
NAPA, Calif. (AP) – Sahith Theegala made more than enough birdies to cover for his mistakes while playing with the lead on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory at the Fortinet Championship, his first win in 74 starts on the PGA Tour. The 25-year-old Theegala, who began the day with a two-shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouchard, Fernandez net singles wins in Mexico
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Eugenie Bouchard had to work a little longer than expected, but she made it through to the round of 32 at the Guadalajara Open on Sunday. The Montreal athlete advanced to the second round of women’s singles at the Mexican WTA 1000 tournament with a 6-1, 7-6 (4) victory over Renata Zarazua ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouchard wins opening match in Mexico
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Eugenie Bouchard of Montreal had to work a little longer than expected, but she made it through the first round of the Guadalajara Open on Sunday. Bouchard advanced to the second round of women’s singles at the Mexican WTA 1000 tournament with a 6-1, 7-6 (4) victory over Renata Zarazua of Mexico ... Read More »
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