National Sports
Canada’s Larry Jackson a ‘rock star’ after driving NASCAR in Wonder bread ad
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
Larry Jackson has been firefighter of the year twice. He’s raced in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series for more than a decade. But doing doughnuts in the Wonder Bread car for a TV commercial? That’s what finally convinced his teenage daughter that he’s cool. “There was, I don’t know, like 100 people on set there and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks confident under Ford as they look to avenge two shutout losses to Lions
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
EDMONTON – In two previous meetings this season, the B.C. Lions have outscored the Edmonton Elks by a combined score of 49-0. Two blowouts. Two shutouts. But that was then, when the Elks were in the midst of a nine-game losing streak to begin the season. Now, with Tre Ford at quarterback, the Elks have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nesting cormorants — and their droppings — are taking over a harbour in Nova Scotia
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
SYDNEY, N.S. – It’s a battle in the skies – and so far, the bombing cormorants sowing scatological havoc in a Nova Scotia harbour are winning. The Crown corporation that operates a ferry service from the harbour in Sydney, N.S., says it will form a task force to evict the cormorants strewing droppings and seaweed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defenceman Oliver Kylington to miss start of Flames’ training camp due
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames say defenceman Oliver Kylington was deemed unable to take part in the opening of training camp on Thursday. The determination was made following the team’s medical and fitness testing on Wednesday. No other details were release as the Flames called the situation a private and personal matter. Kylington, 26, did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four-time Olympian, nine-time World Cup medallist Chris Spring retires from bobsled
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
CALGARY – Veteran Canadian bobsled pilot Chris Spring has announced his retirement, ending a career that included nine World Cup medals and four Olympic appearances. Spring’s career highlights include back-to-back World Cup gold in the two-man bobsled at Whistler, B.C. (2016, 2017). He added a sliver and two bronze in two-man bobsled and four bronze ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lazio’s misfiring forwards could take tips from goalkeeper Provedel after his goal against Atletico
By Daniella Matar, The Associated Press on September 21st, 2023
MILAN (AP) – Lazio’s misfiring forwards could take scoring tips from their goalkeeper as they aim to kick-start their Serie A season. With Lazio trailing at home to Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener on Tuesday, goalkeeper Ivan Provedel raced up to the other end and snatched a point for his side with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magali Harvey set to make return for Canada 15s rugby team in England test
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
Magali Harvey, named World Rugby’s Women’s Player of the Year in 2014, is in line for her first cap in almost five years when fourth-ranked Canada takes on No. 1 England in a rugby test match Saturday. The 33-year-old wing from Quebec City, who recently signed with France’s Stade Bordelais, last played for the Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Borussia Dortmund still preoccupied by Bundesliga near-miss and is struggling without Bellingham
By Ciarán Fahey, The Associated Press on September 21st, 2023
BERLIN (AP) – After wasting a great chance to win the Bundesliga on the final day last season, Borussia Dortmund still hasn’t recovered. A 4-2 win over Freiburg papered over the cracks last weekend, but Dortmund’s problems were exposed again Tuesday in a 2-0 loss at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. “We lacked the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bellingham can’t stop scoring for Real Madrid but faces challenge at Atletico in his first derby
By Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press on September 21st, 2023
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Jude Bellingham has surpassed all expectations since arriving at Real Madrid by scoring big goal after big goal to keep his team with a perfect six wins across all competitions. Bellingham has scored in all but one of his appearances with Madrid. The 20-year-old England midfielder will now face his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rested Argentina versus rushed Samoa in key Rugby World Cup pool match
By Foster Niumata, The Associated Press on September 21st, 2023
Argentina is one of 12 fortunate teams at the Rugby World Cup to have a long break of 12-14 days between games at some point during the pool stage. Samoa is not one of them. Manu Samoa and Los Pumas meet in a key Pool D clash on Friday in Saint-Etienne. Argentina goes into it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super Bowl winner Laurent Duvernay-Tardif retires from pro football
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is embarking on a new chapter of his life. The 32-year-old from Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que., has officially announced his retirement from professional football. Duvernay-Tardif played six NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2014 to 2019, and then parts of two seasons, in 2021 and 2022, with the New York Jets. He was ... Read More »
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