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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 »
Be the first to comment!Messi comes on in the second half and Miami scores late winner in Toronto
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
TORONTO – Leo Campana scored in stoppage time to leave Toronto FC’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread after a 1-0 Inter Miami win 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lane Thomas hits 3-run homer, Cleveland’s bullpen torments Tigers as Guardians win ALDS opener 7-0
By Tom Withers, The Associated Press on October 5th, 2024
CLEVELAND (AP) – Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer in a five-run outburst before Detroit got an out, and the Cleveland Guardians unleashed their lights-out bullpen to complete a four-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Tigers in an AL Division Series opener on Saturday. Thomas’ shot – on his first career postseason swing – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Miami star Lionel Messi draws a crowd for arrival at Toronto’s BMO Field
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
TORONTO – Argentine star Lionel Messi was on the bench to start Inter Miami CF’s game in Toronto on Saturday. With first place in the MLS’s Eastern Conference already secured, Miami coach Tata Martino opted to keep Messi and fellow stars Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and goalkeeper Drake Callender among the substitutes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyshawn George ready for “hometown” NBA debut as his Wizards play Raptors in Montreal
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
Kyshawn George was raised in Switzerland so he never expected he’d get to play an NBA game in front of a “hometown” crowd. But because his Washington Wizards are starting the pre-season against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in Montreal, where his dad was raised, he’s getting that chance. “I never thought about it,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Einarson dumps Sweden’s Wrana to reach Tour Challenge semifinals
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
Canada’s Kerri Einarson defeated Sweden’s Isabella Wrana 6-1 on Saturday to reach the semifinals at the HearingLife Tour Challenge. Einarson, from Gimli, Man., stole three points in the fifth end when Wrana was light with her final throw. The teams shook hands after the minimum six ends were completed. The four-time Canadian champions have Dawn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotter scores as Devils beat Sabres 3-1 to sweep season-opening series in Prague
By Karel Janicek, The Associated Press on October 5th, 2024
PRAGUE (AP) – Newcomer Paul Cotter proved his value, scoring again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday for a sweep of their regular-season-opening series in the Czech capital. Cotter, among New Jersey’s new additions, also scored in a 4-1 win Friday and added an assist. The games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Old faces, new places: A look at NHLers on the move this off-season
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
Nashville Predators star Filip Forsberg heard the rumblings. Steven Stamkos was unlikely to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Music City was a possible destination. Forsberg’s teammate, defenceman Luke Schenn, won back-to-back Stanley Cup with Tampa’s captain and franchise icon in 2020 and 2021. The veteran blueliner was dialed in. “(Schenn) texted me,” Forsberg recalled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keanu Reeves spins out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in pro auto racing debut
By The Associated Press on October 5th, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Hollywood star Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on Saturday in an event in which “The Matrix” star spun out at famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Reeves spun into the grass without a collision on the exit of Turn 9 a little more than halfway through the 45-minute race. He re-entered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former star forward Sebastian Giovinco rejoins Toronto FC in front-office role
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2024
TORONTO – The Atomic Ant is back with Toronto FC. Former star striker Sebastian Giovinco, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer with 83 goals, has rejoined the MLS club as a special adviser and team ambassador. Toronto made the announcement hours before Saturday’s regular-season finale against league-leading Inter Miami at BMO Field. The team teased Giovinco’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Jesse Heslop stars in overtime as Silvertips edge Raiders 3-2
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Jesse Heslop put away the winner 3:17 into overtime as the Everett Silvertips edged the Prince Albert Raiders 3-2 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Landon DuPont, Carter Bear and Jesse Heslop scored in regulation time for Everett (3-1-0). Silvertips goaltender Jesse Sanche made 19 saves. Tomas Mrsic scored twice ... Read More »
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