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Halifax port disruption sinks Senators’ gravy boat giveaway promotion
By The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
OTTAWA – A disruption at the Halifax port has left the Ottawa Senators’ gravy boat giveaway stranded, forcing a last-minute change in plans for fans this Thanksgiving. The Senators were looking to distribute specialty gravy boats to the first 10,000 fans that arrived at Canadian Tire Centre for Ottawa’s game against the Los Angeles Kings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shead and Mitchell bringing renewed depth at guard is helping Raptors defensively
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
Any team facing the Toronto Raptors’ second unit this season can expect a rough ride as soon as they approach the three-point arc. Depth at the guard position has been an issue for the Raptors since all-star Kyle Lowry was sent to the Miami Heat in 2021’s off-season. But a series of deals and savvy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retiring as a Vancouver Canuck ‘special’ for longtime defenceman Alex Edler
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Hearing the roar of the crowd in Rogers Arena last spring twigged Alex Edler’s emotions. The longtime NHL defenceman had brought his daughter to watch a Canucks playoff game and the experience stirred memories for Edler, who spent parts of 15 seasons with Vancouver. “I kind of forgot how loud this building can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riders not feeling the pressure aiming to secure home playoff game versus Lions
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
REGINA – Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Micah Johnson doesn’t see there being any added pressure despite the playoff implications in Saturday’s game against the B.C. Lions. The Riders enter the contest one point ahead of the Lions for second place in the West Division, with both teams having already clinched playoff spots. A win would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian striker Theo Bair hopes to seize opportunity in French top flight
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
MONTREAL – Theo Bair says he’s finally living a dream after an up-and-down road to one of Europe’s top leagues. Once a top prospect in the Vancouver Whitecaps academy, the 25-year-old from Ottawa parlayed a breakout season in the Scottish Premiership into a significant summer move to AJ Auxerre in Ligue 1 – France’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rourke, B.C. Lions have history on their side versus Saskatchewan Roughriders
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions will at least have history on their side Saturday night when they visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan (8-7-1) can clinch second in the West Division and a home playoff game with a victory. But B.C. (8-8) would cement second spot by winning its final two regular-season contests. B.C. won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats DB Katsantonis, Elks QB Bethel-Thompson among six fined by CFL
By The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
TORONTO – The CFL handed out fines to six different players on Friday. Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Stavros Katsantonis was fined for delivering a high hit on Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Ontaria Wilson. His teammate, offensive lineman Jordan Murray, was also fined for unnecessary contact with Winnipeg defensive lineman Jamal Woods. Edmonton quarterback McLeod ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB moves start of Tigers-Guardians decisive ALDS Game 5 from night to day
By The Associated Press on October 11th, 2024
CLEVELAND (AP) – Citing a chance of inclement weather, Major League Baseball moved the start time of Saturday’s decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between Detroit and Cleveland from 8:08 p.m. to a 1:08 p.m. The change was announced Friday as the Tigers were going through a workout at Progressive Field. Cleveland evened ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada and England face off in heavyweight women’s rugby WXV tournament finale
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
It is a mouth-watering finale to the WXV women’s rugby tournament – No. 2 Canada against No. 1 England. The matchup of two unbeaten sides will decide the championship of the six-team round-robin tournament. But it is also a measuring stick for Kevin Rouet’s Canadian side. And while a win Saturday at Vancouver’s B.C. Place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames recall centre Justin Kirkland from AHL affiliate Wranglers
By The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames recalled centre Justin Kirkland from their American Hockey League affiliate Wranglers on Friday. Kirkland, 28, signed a one-year, two-way contract as a free agent with Calgary in July for his second stint with the Flames organization. He also signed with Calgary in 2019. The Winnipeg native suited up for two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez, Indonesia’s Sutjiadi advance to Wuhan Open women’s doubles semis
By The Canadian Press on October 11th, 2024
WUHAN, China – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez and Indonesia’s Aldila Sutjiadi advanced to the women’s doubles semifinals at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament on Friday. The duo defeated the second-seeded team of Australia’s Ellen Perez and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States 6-4, 6-4 in quarterfinal action. Fernandez of Laval, Que., and Sutjiadi won 72.5 per ... Read More »
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