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Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
CHARLOTTETOWN – Canada’s Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson advanced to the women’s quarterfinals at the HearingLife Tour Challenge with wins on Friday, while Mike McEwen moved on to the men’s final eight. Homan, the reigning world and Canadian champion, scored three points in the eighth and final end to beat Switzerland’s Xenia Schwaller 6-4. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weary Vancouver Whitecaps must ‘push, push, push’ against Minnesota United: coach
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Vanni Sartini admits a packed schedule has taken its toll on his Vancouver Whitecaps. The club is set to play its seventh game in 21 days across all competitions on Saturday. The stretch included the high of lifting the Voyageurs Cup for a third straight year after beating Toronto FC in the Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie extends NHL career with Calgary Flames
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
CALGARY – Veteran NHL defenceman Tyson Barrie says he gets to “keep the dream alive” now that he’s under contract to the Calgary Flames. Barrie, a player with over 800 games of experience in the league, was passed over in summer’s free agency. He was invited to Flames training camp on a professional tryout contract. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings goalie Jack Campbell enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
TORONTO – Detroit Red Wings goalie Jack Campbell is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the league and union announced Sunday. Campbell will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care from the program. The 32-year-old from Port Huron, Mich., signed a one-year, US$775,000 contract with the Red Wings in July after previously ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC faces Inter Miami, needing a win to keep its slim playoff hopes alive
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
TORONTO – Hanging on to the final Eastern Conference post-season berth by its fingernails, Toronto FC needs a win over league-leading Inter Miami at BMO Field in its regular-season finale Saturday to keep its playoff hopes alive. “We’re still in the fight, by hook or crook,” Toronto coach John Herdman said Friday. “We’ll be giving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks host Riders with CFL playoff chances hanging by a thread
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
EDMONTON – After losing two in a row to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Edmonton Elks’ playoff hopes hang by a thread. The 5-10 Elks will need to win their final three games of the regular season – at Commonwealth Stadium this Saturday to Saskatchewan, on the road to Calgary and then the home finale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surging CF Montreal looks to clinch playoff berth against Charlotte FC
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
CF Montreal has surged above the Major League Soccer playoff line with a late-season unbeaten run. Now the players will try to keep their foot on the gas and clinch their spot in the post-season. “The most important thing is not to get complacent, not to get comfortable where we’re at,” goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats rookie receiver Bridges says his 2024 CFL campaign is finished
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
HAMILTON – Shemar Bridges’ stellar CFL season has come to a premature end. Hamilton’s rookie receiver took to social media Friday to make the announcement. Bridges didn’t provide a reason why, but he didn’t practise all week due to a thigh injury and was placed on the one-game injured list, meaning he would miss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan, Einarson advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
CHARLOTTETOWN – Canada’s Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson advanced to the women’s quarterfinals at the HearingLife Tour Challenge with wins on Friday. Homan, the reigning world and Canadian champion, scored three points in the eighth and final end to beat Switzerland’s Xenia Schwaller 6-4. It was the third win for Homan’s Ottawa-based team at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!400some event makes golf fun again by putting hundreds on course at the same time
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
The Tamil Golfers Association of Canada was founded with the simple goal of getting as many people from their community as possible to try out the sport that they love. More than a dozen of their members will have a unique opportunity to get more comfortable on the golf course as they participate in Golf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin within reach of Gretzky’s all-time goal record: ‘Incredible what he’s doing’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
Alex Ovechkin has filled the net through 19 breathtaking NHL seasons. From acrobatic, highlight-reel moments to his patented one-timer every opponent knows is coming – but often can’t stop – the colourful, bulldozing Washington Capitals winger with a unique style has done it his way. And the 2024-25 campaign could see him eclipse a mark ... Read More »
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