National Sports
New York Yankees capture 6-2 victory over Toronto Blue Jays
By The Canadian Press on March 26th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – Third baseman Matt Chapman and catcher Andres Sosa both drove in runs as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 6-2 exhibition decision to the New York Yankees on Sunday. New York took control of the game with three runs in the fifth inning. The Yankees then added two more in the sixth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyr finishes eighth in men’s 20-kilometre World Cup classic ski race Sunday
By The Canadian Press on March 26th, 2023
LAHTI, Finland – Canada’s Antoine Cyr finished eighth in the men’s 20-kilometre World Cup classic ski race Sunday. Cyr, 24, of Gatineau, Que., registered his fourth top-10 result of the World Cup campaign. He posted a time of 44 minutes 21.4 seconds in the season-ending race. “I thought my shape was good, but I also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bianca Andreescu defeats American Sofia Kenin in straight sets at Miami Open
By The Canadian Press on March 26th, 2023
MIAMI – Canada’s Bianca Andreescu defeated American Sofia Kenin in straight sets Sunday to advance to the fourth round of the women’s singles draw at the Miami Open tennis tournament. Andreescu, of Mississauga, Ont., secured the victory 6-4, 6-4 in a match that lasted one hour 33 minutes. The Canadian fired seven aces and had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Double win for Cambridge over Oxford in annual Boat Race
By The Associated Press on March 26th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – It’s four wins out of five for Cambridge in one of England’s oldest sporting events after it powered to victory over Oxford in the men’s Boat Race on Sunday. And it was a bold move by Cambridge cox Jasper Parish, whose mother is Canadian, on the River Thames that proved the difference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mislawchuk ninth Sunday at New Plymouth World Triathlon Cup event
By The Canadian Press on March 26th, 2023
NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand – Canadian Tyler Mislawchuk finished ninth Sunday at the New Plymouth World Triathlon Cup on Sunday. Despite cramping in his legs, the 28-year-old posted a time of 57 minutes, 18 seconds. “Athletes always want a little more, but it was a solid race,” said the resident of Oak Bluff, Man. Mislawchuk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens agree to terms on three-year entry-level contract with Farrell
By The Canadian Press on March 26th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens agree to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with forward Sean Farrell on Sunday. According to the Canadiens, the deal carries an average annual value of US$1,158,333. Farrell will join the Canadiens for games in Buffalo and Philadelphia. The 21-year-old had 20 goals and 33 assists in 34 games this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks agree to terms with forward Max Sasson on entry-level contract
By The Canadian Press on March 26th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with forward Max Sasson on a two-year, entry-level contract Sunday. Sasson will report to the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks on an amateur tryout agreement. Sasson, 22, had 42 points (15 goals, 27 assists) in 38 games this season with the Western Michigan University Broncos. “We are very pleased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada downs Sweden to capture second straight world women’s curling bronze medal
By The Canadian Press on March 26th, 2023
SANDVIKEN, Sweden – Canada’s Kerri Einarson captured another bronze medal at the world women’s curling championship. Einarson’s rink from Gimli, Man., defeated Sweden 8-5 on Sunday. Canada captured a bronze medal in last year’s event with an 8-7 victory over Sweden. Canada finished round-robin play with a 7-5 record. After downing Japan’s Satsuki Fujisawa 6-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto, San Jose finish in scoreless MLS draw
By The Associated Press on March 25th, 2023
San Jose, Calif, (AP) – Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson and San Jose’s JT Marcinkowski both finished with two saves as the two clubs played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night. The Earthquakes (2-2-1) improved to 2-0-4 in their last six home matches in the series. Toronto (1-1-3) hasn’t won in San Jose since 2010. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saturday’s sports scoreboard for March 25, 2023
By The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2023
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Vegas 4 Edmonton 3 (OT) Calgary 5 San Jose 3 Montreal 8 Columbus 2 Vancouver 3 Dallas 1 Carolina 5 Toronto 3 Los Angeles 4 Winnipeg 1 New Jersey 5 Ottawa 3 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 0 Boston 2 Tampa Bay 1 Seattle 7 Nashville 2 Buffalo 2 N.Y. Islanders 0 Minnesota 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Stanick scores three as road Raiders trip Pats 5-3
By The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2023
REGINA – Sloan Stanick scored three times and Ryder Ritchie added two assists as the visiting Prince Albert Raiders knocked off the Regina Pats 5-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday. Aiden Oiring and Evan Herman also scored for the Raiders (28-37-3-0), who were outshot 32-30. Stanislav Svozil, Tanner Howe and Connor Bedard scored ... Read More »
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