National Sports
Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract worth US$1.25 million on Thursday. The 33-year-old from Victoria was invited to Flames’ training camp on a professional tryout contract. The veteran of over 800 NHL games will start his 14th NHL season with the Flames. His 505 career points – 109 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
CHARLOTTETOWN – Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday’s third draw. Jacobs and his Calgary foursome posted a 7-5 win over Winnipeg’s Matt Dunstone while Mouat’s rink from Scotland defeated reigning men’s world champion Niklas Edin of Sweden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookies Celebrini and Smith give Sharks fans a reason to be excited
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on October 3rd, 2024
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – San Jose prospect Will Smith likes to fire up YouTube and watch the Sharks’ epic Game 7 comeback against Vegas for inspiration. Smith was just a 14-year-old kid living on the other side of the country during that memorable 2019 playoff game. But now he has joined No. 1 overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Skinns opens with a 60 to lead Sanderson Farms Championship
By The Associated Press on October 3rd, 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – David Skinns of England set a personal best and a course record with a 12-under 60 to lead the Sanderson Farms Championship. And he couldn’t help but be a little disappointed Thursday. Skinns ran off six birdies on the back nine and six more on the front nine at the Country ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors starters Quickley and Poeltl working on pick-and-roll chemistry
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
It may seem like it, but 432 minutes isn’t that much time. That’s how much playing time Toronto Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley and centre Jakob Poeltl got to play together last season. In a disappointing campaign where Toronto’s roster underwent a significant overhaul, Quickley and Poeltl had just the 25th most of minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL suspends Williams for one game following dangerous tackle on Pimpleton
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
TORONTO – The CFL suspended defensive back Deontai Williams of the Saskatchewan Roughriders for one game Thursday following a dangerous tackle on Ottawa Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton. Saskatchewan visits the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night. The CFL suspended Williams for “delivering an illegal and dangerous tackle,” on Pimpleton, and “committing a non-football act by striking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s roster for International Para Hockey Cup heavy with world champions
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
ELMIRA, ONTARIO – Canada’s team for the International Para Hockey Cup is heavy on players coming off a world championship victory. The 18-player roster for the Oct. 7-13 tournament in Ostrava, Czechia features 14 players who won a world title for Canada last May in Calgary. Three goalies, five defencemen and 10 forwards were selected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats unbeaten since quarterback Mitchell began wearing overalls
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
HAMILTON – Add fashion icon to veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell’s long list of CFL accomplishments. Five weeks ago, the two-time league MVP wore overalls to a gathering with teammates as a lark, thinking they’d get a kick out of it. Mitchell’s fashion statement was such a big hit that he accepted a bet to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s hockey team job opportunity expands on world championship rosters
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2024
CALGARY – Women afforded the same amount of job opportunity as men at world hockey championships creates a new dynamic on Canada’s team, although the same equality has yet to be extended to women for the 2026 Olympic Games. The International Ice Hockey Federation has expanded women’s rosters to 22 skaters and three goaltenders from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark a near-unanimous choice as WNBA’s Rookie of the Year
By The Associated Press on October 3rd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, giving the Indiana Fever back-to-back winners after Aliyah Boston won the honor last season. A national panel of sportswriters and sportscasters gave Clark 66 of 67 votes in balloting released Thursday. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever guard, is near-unanimous choice as WNBA’s Rookie of the Year
By The Associated Press on October 3rd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Caitlin Clark has been named WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, the league announced Thursday. A national panel of sportswriters and sportscasters gave the Indiana Fever guard 66 of 67 votes. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese received the other. Clark, the No. 1 overall pick from Iowa, averaged ... Read More »
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