National Sports
Despite not playing, Canadian men fall one spot to No. 44 in latest FIFA rankings
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
Despite not having played since early July, Canada dropped one spot to No. 44 in the new FIFA world rankings released Thursday. The Canadian men started the year in 53rd place before working their way up to No. 43 in July following the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Canada remains third in CONCACAF, which covers North and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daryl Watts reconciled to pay cut in the new women’s pro hockey league
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
Daryl Watts took a financial hit when the Premier Hockey League was bought out and the Professional Women’s Hockey League took its place. The 24-year-old forward from Toronto signed a two-year contract in January with the PHF’s Toronto Six that would have paid her a league-record US$150,000 in 2023-24. Within weeks of the Six winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Texas 15, Boston 5 Houston 2, Baltimore 1 Kansas City 6, Cleveland 2 Seattle 6, Oakland 3 L.A. Angels 8, Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 1 National League Philadelphia 6, Atlanta 5 Arizona 7, San Francisco 1 San Diego 3, Colorado 2 N.Y. Mets 8, Miami 3 Pittsburgh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scratched from Blue Jays’ lineup with sore right knee
By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a late scratch from the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup Wednesday night against the New York Yankees because of right knee discomfort. Guerrero had an MRI during the game, and the team expects to know more Thursday. “He didn’t feel quite right, his pregame hitting routine,” manager John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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