National Sports
Blades win Game 7 to eliminate Pats, Bedard from WHL playoffs
By The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
SASKATOON – Connor Bedard’s dream season with the Regina Pats is over. Jake Chiasson’s goal at 7:56 of the third period made it 2-0 and stoop up as the winner as the Saskatoon Blades beat the Pats 4-1 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Monday, to take their first-round, best-of-seven series in seven games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL playoffs: Cardwell scores three as Colts eliminate Bulldogs
By The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
HAMILTON – Ethan Cardwell’s third goal of the game, scored with 10 seconds left in the third period, gave the visiting Barrie Colts a 5-4 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs in Ontario Hockey League playoff action on Monday night. With the victory, the Colts win the first-round, best-of-seven series 4-2. Brandt Clarke and Beau Akey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada downs U.S. 4-3 in a shootout at women’s worlds; quarterfinals up next
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Jamie Lee Rattray scored the winner in the ninth round of the shootout as Canada beat the United States 4-3 in the final preliminary round game for both countries at the women’s world hockey championship Monday. The powerhouses now turn their attention to Thursday’s quarterfinals after finishing 1-2 atop Group A. Sarah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tavares scores late in OT as Maple Leafs edge Panthers 2-1
By George Richards, The Associated Press on April 10th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – John Tavares scored with 21.3 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Florida 2-1 on Monday night to snap the Panthers’ six-game winning streak. Auston Matthews also scored for Toronto, netting his 40th of the season. Ilya Samsonov made 45 saves. Brandon Montour scored for Florida and tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giroux leads Senators to 3-2 win over Hurricanes, reaches 1,000 points
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux joined an illustrious group Monday night with a pair of goals and an assist in a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes to reach 1,000 career NHL points. Giroux becomes the 96th player to achieve the milestone. The 35-year-old entered the game needing two points to hit the momentous marker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets scorch Sharks 6-2, inch closer to playoffs
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Josh Morrissey had a goal and two assists as the Winnipeg Jets took another major step toward securing a playoff berth with a 6-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Adam Lowry, Mason Appleton, Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele each had a goal and assist. Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL playoffs: Drakkar force Game 7 with 4-3 OT win in Moncton
By The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
MONCTON, N.B. – Matyas Melovsky might be able to tell you a thing or two about emotional roller-coasters in a hockey game. Melovsky and his Baie-Comeau Drakkar were facing elimination on Monday night, but were 12 seconds away from beating the Moncton Wildcats in Game 6 of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays return to Rogers Centre good for Toronto’s tourism and hospitality sectors
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
TORONTO – It’s not just baseball fans that are excited to see the Toronto Blue Jays return to Rogers Centre – local businesses are happy too. After a 10-game road trip to start the season, Toronto hosts the Detroit Tigers in their home opener on Tuesday. Significant off-season renovations to Rogers Centre forced the Blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran receiver Lewis ready to be face of Edmonton Elks franchise
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
Eugene Lewis welcomes being the face of the Edmonton Elks’ franchise. Edmonton made a huge splash when it landed the all-star American receiver Feb. 14, the first day of CFL free agency. Lewis signed a two-year deal reportedly worth $320,000 annually, which would make him the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback. And Lewis is ready to shoulder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VanVleet, Toronto Raptors lock in on Chicago Bulls for play-in game
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
TORONTO – It’s almost a luxury for Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors to have several days to prepare for just one opponent. VanVleet and his teammates are spending two days at the OVO Centre, the Raptors practice facility, strategizing as Toronto gets ready to host the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Prove people wrong’: Whitecaps look to overturn 3-0 loss to LAFC in Champions League
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps know the odds aren’t in their favour, but they’re presenting an optimistic front. Facing a 3-0 deficit against one of only two undefeated teams in Major League Soccer, the Whitecaps maintain they can get a result against LAFC in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League matchup on Tuesday. ... Read More »
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