National Sports
Blue Jays third baseman Chapman named American League player of the week
By The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman has been named American League player of the week. Chapman led all AL hitters with 12 runs batted in, to go along with two home runs and a .464 batting average across six games. That included a five-RBI effort, including a grand slam homer, in Toronto’s 12-11 series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto’s BMO Field named one of 15 host stadiums for CONCACAF Gold Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
Toronto’s BMO Field has been named one of 15 host stadiums for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, with the other 14 all south of the border. It marks just the second time that CONCACAF’s flagship men’s tournament has come to Canada, following 2015 when BMO Field hosted a group-stage doubleheader that saw Canada tie Costa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finland breezes by Hungary 5-0 to finish preliminary play unbeaten at women’s worlds
By The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Sanni Ahola delivered a 15-save shutout and five different players scored as Finland earned a 5-0 victory over Hungary on Monday at the world women’s hockey championship. Nelli Laitinen, Jenni Hiirikoski, Jenniina Nylund, Emilia Vesa and Ronja Savolainen netted goals for Finland. Nylund, Vesa and Savolainen are in a five-way tie for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL sophomore Peyton Logan’s 2023 goal is helping Stampeders win Grey Cup title
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
Training camp can’t open soon enough for Peyton Logan. The five-foot-eight, 189-pound Logan enjoyed a solid rookie season with the Calgary Stampeders, finishing second in the CFL in combined yards. With a year of Canadian football under his belt, Logan figures his second training camp should be more about fine-tuning his game than becoming acclimated ... Read More »
1 responseMacKinnon, Eberle, Lyon named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
NEW YORK – Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon, Seattle right-winger Jordan Eberle and Florida goaltender Alex Lyon are the NHL’s three stars of the week. MacKinnon was tied for the league lead in goals (five) and points (10) as he led Colorado to a perfect 4-0-0 record and into the top spot of the Central Division. ... Read More »
1 responseIslanders’ Horvat clarifies ‘better than Vancouver’ comment
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on April 10th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – Bo Horvat on Monday attempted to clarify a comment he made after a weekend victory by his New York Islanders that caught the ire of fans back home in Vancouver. Horvat was asked after the Islanders’ home win against Philadelphia on Saturday how the atmosphere and excitement of the building ranked for ... Read More »
1 responseVeteran Kadeisha Buchanan the latest injury setback for Canada coach Bev Priestman
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
Canada’s injury list has grown ahead of Tuesday’s friendly with fifth-ranked France in Le Mans. Canada Soccer says veteran defender Kadeisha Buchanan has returned to Chelsea, her English club team, for further assessment on an injury sustained prior to the Canada camp. It did not detail the injury. The 27-year-old centre back is Canada’s anchor ... Read More »
1 responseToronto tailgating space to return for Maple Leafs, Raptors playoffs
By The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2023
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it’s bringing back its tailgating parties for the NHL and NBA post-seasons. The owner of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA’s Toronto Raptors has already started to prepare the courtyard west of Scotiabank Arena. Festivities will begin on Wednesday as the Raptors host the Chicago Bulls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL playoffs: Cougars pounce in OT to eliminate Americans in six games
By The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2023
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Chase Wheatcroft’s goal at 2:31 of overtime lifted the Prince George Cougars to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Tri-City Americans on Sunday night and into the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. The Cougars, who beat the Americans 4-2 in the first-round, best-of-seven series, will now face the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunday’s sports scoreboard for April 9, 2023
By The Canadian Press on April 9th, 2023
Sunday’s Games Women’s World Hockey Championship Finland 4 Sweden 2 United States 6 Czechia 2 Germany 3 France 0 — Men’s World Curling Championship Gold medal Scotland 9 Canada 3 Bronze medal Switzerland 11 Italy 3 — NHL Boston 5 Philadelphia 3 Colorado 5 Anaheim 4 (OT) — AHL Henderson 3 Coachella Valley 2 (OT) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiermaier, Chapman both drive in 5, Jays beat Angels 12-11
By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press on April 9th, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Matt Chapman is used to wild getaway games at Angel Stadium. But the Toronto third baseman said Sunday was one of the more unique ones he has experienced. Chapman and No. 9 batter Kevin Kiermaier each drove in five runs as the Blue Jays rallied for a 12-11 victory over the ... Read More »
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