National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Tamil golfers unite in chaotic 400some mass scramble event
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!Chelsea Carey eliminated at Grand Slam event after loss to Satsuki Fujisawa
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2024
CHARLOTTETOWN – Canada’s Chelsea Carey was eliminated at the HearingLife Tour Challenge on Friday morning after dropping a 5-1 decision to Japan’s Satsuki Fujisawa. Carey’s Winnipeg-based team played as a threesome at the Grand Slam event as second Emily Zacharias was unavailable. Third Karlee Burgess threw a game-low 57 per cent as the Carey side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years
By Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press on October 4th, 2024
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – A British yacht is back in the America’s Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on Friday. Britannia scored the winning point for a 7-4 series victory after a fast and flawless race that it finished 17 seconds ahead of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Landmark ruling from EU’s top court says some FIFA rules on transfers are contrary to the bloc’s law
By Samuel Petrequin, The Associated Press on October 4th, 2024
Luxembourg – The European Union’s top court said Friday that some FIFA rules on player transfers are contrary to European Union legislation relating to competition and freedom of movement, in a ruling that will likely lead to a shakeup of the soccer market’s regulations and change the sport’s economy. The court’s ruling came after former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EU’s top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to the bloc’s law
By The Associated Press on October 4th, 2024
LUXEMBOURG (AP) – The European Union’s top court said Friday that some FIFA rules on player transfers can conflict with European Union legislation relating to competition and freedom of movement. The court’s ruling came after former France international Lassana Diarra legally challenged FIFA rules following a dispute with a club dating back to a decade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
Thursday’s Scoreboard MLB Playoffs Wild Card Series N.Y. Mets 4 Milwaukee 2 (N.Y. Mets win series 2-1) — NFL Atlanta 36 Tampa Bay 30 (OT) — NHL Pre-season Toronto 2 Detroit 0 Los Angeles 4 Boston 1, at Quebec City Philadelphia 5 New Jersey 4 Pittsburgh 3 Columbus 1 St. Louis 4 Dallas 3 (OT) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Battalion score five unanswered to top Petes 5-3
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Ethan Procyszyn scored the go-ahead goal at 7:56 of the third period to lead the North Bay Battalion to a 5-3 comeback win over the Peterborough Petes in Ontario Hockey League action on Thursday. Anthony Romani, with a goal and an assist, Kent Greer, Jacob LeBlanc and Lirim Amidovski also chipped in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets advance in playoffs with 4-2 win over Brewers as Alonso homers to spark 9th-inning rally
By Steve Megargee, The Associated Press on October 3rd, 2024
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series. With their latest thrilling comeback in the decisive Game 3 against Milwaukee, the Mets advanced in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robertson leads Maple Leafs past Red Wings 2-0 in pre-season action
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
DETROIT – Nick Robertson scored two goals as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 in NHL pre-season action on Thursday. Robertson scored at 17:54 of the opening period and added another at 14:34 of the third period for Toronto (3-1-1). Max Pacioretty picked up two assists, with Easton Cowan and David ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Peddle, Beaulieu lead Sea Dogs to 6-3 comeback win over Titan
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
BATHURST, N.B. – Tyler Peddle and Jacob Beaulieu each scored two goals as the Saint John Sea Dogs earned a 6-3 comeback win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Thursday. Elliot Dubé, with one goal and two assists, and Nate Tivey, with one goal and one assist, also scored for Saint John (3-2-0). Justin Robinson made ... Read More »
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