National Sports
Trainer Kevin Attard has choices to make ahead of Saturday races
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Kevin Attard has some tough decisions to make. The Canadian trainer has four horses slated to chase two berths into the 2023 Breeders’ Cup this weekend at Woodbine Racetrack. Trouble is, two of them – fillies Bolt Enoree and Airosa – are currently entered in both the $500,000 Grade 1 bet365 Summer Stakes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHLPA execs meeting with Blue Jackets players over Babcock reports
By The Canadian Press on September 14th, 2023
The NHL Players’ Association says its executive director and assistant executive director are in Columbus, Ohio, to investigate reports of Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock invading players’ privacy. Marty Walsh and Ron Hainsey were meeting with some Blue Jackets players on Thursday as part of the investigation. Babcock said Tuesday he had done nothing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada downs Sweden in Davis Cup as Pospisil, Diallo win singles matches
By The Canadian Press on September 14th, 2023
BOLOGNA, Italy – Vasek Pospisil and Gabriel Diallo won their Davis Cup singles matches Thursday to give defending champion Canada a win over Sweden. Pospisil’s 25 service aces spurred the Canadian to a 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-2 victory over Leo Borg, followed by Diallo’s 6-4, 6-3 win over Elias Ymer in Bologna. Canada opened the 16-country ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richie Laryea returns to Toronto FC for first time since leaving for Vancouver
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 14th, 2023
VANCOUVER – For the second time in his career, Richie Laryea is returning to a former club. Laryea joined the Vancouver Whitecaps in August from English Premier League side Nottingham Forest, after his loan deal with Toronto FC expired at the end of June. Saturday will mark his first time back at BMO Field since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators captain Brady Tkachuk on Jake Sanderson doubters: ‘They’ll know soon enough’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 14th, 2023
HENDERSON, Nev. – Brady Tkachuk knows eyebrows were raised. The Ottawa Senators signed defenceman Jake Sanderson – a player with just 77 games of NHL experience – earlier this month to an eight-year, US$64.4-million contract that ties him to the organization through 2031-32. The dollars and term for a player with less than a season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Pospisil beats Sweden’s Borg in Davis Cup singles match
By The Canadian Press on September 14th, 2023
BOLOGNA, Italy – Vasek Pospisil downed Sweden’s Leo Borg in a Davis Cup singles match to continue Canada’s winning streak in the group stage of the finals. Pospisil of Vernon., B.C., outlasted the the son of tennis great Bjorn Borg 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-2 in Bologna on Thursday. Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo was scheduled to meet Elias ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps once again turn to Canadian squad, sign attacker Junior Hoilett
By The Canadian Press on September 14th, 2023
VANCOUVER – For the third time this season, the Vancouver Whitecaps have signed a Canadian national team player to boost their roster. Attacking midfielder Junior Hoilett is the latest addition, with the Brampton, Ont. native agreeing to a deal that runs through the end of the 2023 season. The signing was announced on Thursday, one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renovation change allows Toronto Rock to stay put this upcoming season
By The Canadian Press on September 14th, 2023
OAKVILLE, Ont. – The Toronto Rock won’t be booted out of their home arena during the upcoming season because of renovations. The National Lacrosse League club announced Thursday it will play the entire 2023-24 season in Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre because of a shift in renovation timelines. The Rock moved to Hamilton for the 2020-21 season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Analysis: Acuña vs. Betts showdown for NL MVP highlights MLB’s award races as the season winds down
By David Brandt, The Associated Press on September 14th, 2023
Ronald Acuña Jr. has the kind of numbers that make the young Atlanta Braves star a no-doubter for the National League MVP award. Then again, so does Dodgers standout Mookie Betts and his teammate, Freddie Freeman. It’s getting close to the postseason for Major League Baseball, which also means it’s close to award season. Some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers RHP Scherzer to miss rest of regular season because of strained muscle
By The Associated Press on September 14th, 2023
TORONTO (AP) – Texas right-hander Max Scherzer will miss the rest of the regular season, and likely wouldn’t be able to pitch in the playoffs if the Rangers make the postseason, because of a strained muscle in his shoulder. Rangers general manager Chris Young said an MRI on Wednesday revealed a low-grade strain of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 4 Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 2 Toronto 10, Texas 0 Houston Brown 6, Oakland 0 N.Y. Yankees, Boston PPD Kansas City 7, Chicago White Sox 1 National League Colorado 7, Chicago Cubs 3 Pittsburgh 7, Washington 6 Atlanta 4, Philadelphia 1 N.Y. Mets 7, Arizona 1 ... Read More »
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