National Sports
Argos star returner Javon Leake sometimes misses former life as a running back
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2023
TORONTO – He’s already established himself as one of the CFL’s top punt returners but there are times when Javon Leake misses being a running back. Back in 2019 as a junior at Maryland, Leake ran for 736 yards and eight TDs on 102 carries (7.22-yard average). That season, Leake also led the Big Ten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada set to begin Davis Cup title defence against group stage hosts Italy
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2023
The mood entering the Davis Cup is different this time around for Canada. Canada begins its title defence on Wednesday in Bologna, Italy with a tie against the host Italians in Group A action. Canada’s 2022 championship – clinched by a 2-0 win over Australia in Malaga, Spain – was its first in the event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defenseman Torey Krug injured his right foot while training for the coming season, Blues say
By The Associated Press on September 12th, 2023
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug injured his right foot while training for the coming NHL season, general manager Doug Armstrong announced Tuesday. The Blues did not reveal how long they expect the 32-year-old to be sidelined, other than to say Krug is expected to be reevaluated Oct. 1. St. Louis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets make centre Adam Lowry new captain, third to wear ‘C’ in Winnipeg history
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have named centre Adam Lowry new team captain. Lowry scored 13 times and added 23 assists for the Jets last season. He has 93 goals and 111 assists over nine NHL seasons, all with Winnipeg. Lowry is the third Jets captain since the team moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday’s sports scoreboard for Sept. 11, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NFL N.Y. Jets 22 Buffalo 16 (OT) — MLB American League Texas 10 Toronto 4 Oakland 4 Houston 0 L.A. Angels 8 Seattle 5 (11 innings) Tampa Bay 7 Minnesota 4 N.Y. Yankees at Boston, ppd. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, ppd. National League Atlanta 10 Philadelphia 8 (10 innings), 1st game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers injures his left Achilles tendon in his first series for the Jets
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the New York Jets lasted just four snaps. And now the four-time MVP and a shell-shocked fanbase will have to see how long he might be sidelined. Rodgers injured his left Achilles tendon when he was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heim hits grand slam as Rangers dump Jays 10-4 in opener of key four-game series
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Jonah Heim hit a grand slam to power the Texas Rangers to a 10-4 rout of Toronto on Monday night to end the Blue Jays’ three-game winning streak and gain ground in the American League wild-card race. Evan Carter had a solo shot for Texas and Dane Dunning (10-6) threw six-plus innings as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers hurts ankle in first series for Jets, is carted off sideline and ruled out of game
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the New York Jets lasted just four snaps. And now the four-time MVP and a shell-shocked fanbase will have to see how long he might be sidelined. Rodgers injured his left ankle when he was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly on the leg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Rodgers carted from sideline after suffering ankle injury in first series
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers was injured on his fourth snap in his debut with the New York Jets, needing to be carted from the sideline with an ankle injury Monday night. Rodgers was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and sat on the MetLife Stadium turf, where he appeared to reach down at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers carted from sideline after suffering ankle injury in his first series for Jets
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers was injured on his fourth snap in his debut with the New York Jets, needing to be carted from the sideline with an ankle injury Monday night. Rodgers was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and sat on the MetLife Stadium turf, where he appeared to reach down at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes sign veteran middle linebacker Darnell Sankey
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced Monday the signing of American linebacker Darnell Sankey. The six-foot-one, 245-pound Sankey, a native of San Jose, Calif., is coming off a championship campaign, having helped the Arlington Renegades capture the XFL title in May. Sankey had 47 tackles and a sack as Arlington finished second in the South ... Read More »
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