National Sports
Roughriders edge Elks 28-24, clinch playoff berth
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
EDMONTON – Trevor Harris passed for 358 yards and two touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders clinched a post-season berth with a 28-24 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. It was the third win in a row for Saskatchewan (8-7-1) which had missed out on the CFL playoffs the two previous campaigns. The Roughriders have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans cheer Messi as Toronto FC concedes late goal to Miami and misses out on playoffs
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
TORONTO – Leo Campana’s stoppage-time goal gave Inter Miami a 1-0 win and left Toronto FC’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread Saturday. D.C. United’s 2-1 victory at New England later in the day sealed Toronto’s fate, eliminating TFC from post-season contention. Toronto needed a win over Miami in its regular-season finale and help from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penalty kick lifts Minnesota United to 1-0 win over struggling Vancouver Whitecaps
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Hassani Dotson scored on a penalty kick and Minnesota United blanked the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 at BC Place on Saturday. The American midfielder scored from the spot after Vancouver’s Mathias Laborda was called for a penalty at the top of the area in the 21st minute. The Whitecaps (13-11-8) briefly appeared to net ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 3-2 win over Red Wings
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
TORONTO – Auston Matthews scored to tie the game and set up John Tavares’ winning goal in the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings in their final NHL pre-season outing on Saturday. Matthews found Tavares in the slot and then provided a screen for the power-play goal, 4:58 into the third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pinto nets hat trick to lead Senators past Canadiens 4-2
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
OTTAWA – Shane Pinto capped off the NHL pre-season with a hat trick, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. It was the final exhibition game for both teams with Ottawa finishing with a 5-1-1 record, while Montreal was 2-4. Michael Amadio also scored for the Senators, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ekblad helps Panthers beat Kings 4-2 in Quebec City
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
QUEBEC – Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell scored first-period power-play goals and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 26 of 28 shots as the Florida Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 in an NHL pre-season game played at Videotron Centre. Jonah Gadjovich scored twice in the third goal for the defending Stanley Cup champions, who won five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Canada dumps Ireland 21-8 in WXV rugby action
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
LANGLEY, B.C. – The Canadian women’s rugby team started quickly and then dug in defensively to beat Ireland 21-8 in WXV international tournament play on Saturday at Langley Events Centre. The Canadians, who rolled past France 46-24 in their tournament opener on Sept. 29, improved to 2-0. They’ll next face England on Saturday, Oct. 12. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Huskies edge Armada 3-2 in early power struggle
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. – It’s the early days of the regular season, but the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies won the first “showdown” of division leaders by trimming the visiting Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 3-2 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday. Evan Courtois, Ty Higgins and Lars Steiner scored for the Huskies, who improved to 3-1-1-1, for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets use another October rally to score 5 runs in 8th and top Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of NLDS
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on October 5th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo keyed another late comeback in New York’s electric run through the National League playoffs, helping the Mets break through for five runs in the eighth inning against a pair of All-Star relievers as they rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday in Game 1 of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets use another October rally to score 5 runs in 8th, top Phillies 6-2
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on October 5th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo keyed another comeback in New York’s electric run through the National League playoffs, helping the Mets break through for five runs in the eighth inning against a pair of All-Star relievers as they rallied for a 6-2 win Saturday over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi comes on in second half and Miami scores late winner in Toronto
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
TORONTO – Leo Campana’s stoppage-time goal gave Inter Miami a 1-0 win and left Toronto FC’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread Saturday. The Ecuador forward controlled a Luis Suarez cross with his leg, turned and hammered a shot past goalkeeper Sean Johnson for a highlight-reel winner in the 93rd minute – his eighth goal ... Read More »
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