National Sports
Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League’s post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre. Canada’s best high school players are competing in the Canadian Futures Showcase at the downtown Toronto ballpark until Saturday, with six teams of prospects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
TORONTO – Tre Ford has the Edmonton Elks on another home streak. Edmonton (4-10) will chase a third consecutive victory at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night when it hosts the B.C. Lions (9-4). The Elks are 4-2 since Ford, of Niagara Falls, Ont., became the starting quarterback, but those wins have come over the club’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract. Stamkos’ current $68 million, eight-year deals ends after the upcoming season, and he said there have not been any conversations about an extension. “To be honest, I’m disappointed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks defenceman Poolman to start the season on long-term injured reserve
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tucker Poolman will start the upcoming NHL season on long-term injured reserve as he continues to recover from migraines. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says Poolman will not be with the team when it opens training camp Thursday in Victoria. Poolman, 30, signed a four-year, US$10-million contract with the Canucks before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada tops host China in Olympic women’s volleyball qualifier
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
NINGBO, China – Canada made a return to the win a column and handed host China its first loss in an Olympic women’s qualification volleyball tournament on Wednesday. Canada earned a 3-2 (28-26, 15-25, 25-23, 22-25, 17-15) victory and improved its record to 2-2 after dropping its two previous matches. The top two teams in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts sign general manager Pinball Clemons to contract extension
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts extended the contract of general manager Mike (Pinball) Clemons on Wednesday. Clemons became the club’s GM in October 2019. Since then, Toronto has captured three straight East Division regular-season titles and a Grey Cup title (2022). Toronto (11-1) currently sits atop the East Division and has already cemented first in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most of Spain’s female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes
By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
MADRID (AP) – Most of Spain’s World Cup-winning players ended their boycott of the women’s national team early Wednesday after the government intervened to help shape an agreement that was expected to lead to immediate structural changes at the country’s soccer federation. Only two players, who had not been immediately named, opted to leave the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 7 N.Y. Yankees 1 Texas 6 Boston 4 Seattle 7 Oakland 2 Baltimore 9 Houston 5 Tampa Bay 6 L.A. Angels 2 Kansas City 7 Cleveland 6 National League Chicago Cubs 14 Pittsburgh 1 Arizona 8 San Francisco 4 Miami 4 N.Y. Mets 3 Atlanta 9 Philadelphia 3 Milwaukee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer marks 34th birthday with leadoff homer, Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-1
By Larry Fleisher, The Associated Press on September 19th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – George Springer celebrated his 34th birthday with his 57th career leadoff homer, Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night. Toronto began the night one game ahead of Seattle and Texas for the second American League wild-card ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez has a date in the final 16 at the Guadalajara Open after knocking off 13th-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium on Tuesday. Fernandez, of Laval, Quebec, defeated Mertens 6-3, 6-4 in the WTA 1000 tournament and will play the winner of a round-of-32 match between Americans Madison Keys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Laver Cup may lack the star power of its previous iterations with no Grand Slam or world champions taking the court at Rogers Arena, but tournament co-founder Roger Federer is convinced there will be quality tennis on display in Vancouver. Last year’s event featured Federer, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal ... Read More »
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