National Sports
Toronto FC playoff hopes take a body blow in loss to visiting New York Red Bulls
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
Toronto FC’s playoff hopes took a body blow Wednesday in a 4-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls that featured three penalties, a goal called back and a red card. Toronto finished with 10 men, losing Italian star Federico Bernardeschi to a second yellow card in the 75th minute. Toronto defender Shane O’Neill conceded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gritty Tigers close out playoff sweep of Astros with 5-2 victory in Game 2 of Wild Card Series
By Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
HOUSTON (AP) – Manager A.J. Hinch wanted his Detroit Tigers to embody their home city. Hard-working with a never-give-up attitude, but most of all a team that had grit. That’s how they stormed into October – and just kept going. Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another big Witt hit sends Royals into ALDS with a two-game sweep of the Orioles
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
BALTIMORE (AP) – Bobby Witt Jr. beat out an infield single to drive in the go-ahead run and send the Kansas City Royals into an AL Division Series with a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a two-game sweep of their Wild Card Series. With two outs and runners at the corners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ibáñez’s big hit lifts Tigers to 5-2 win over Astros and sweep in AL Wild Card Series
By Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
HOUSTON (AP) – Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday. Parker Meadows homered as Detroit ended Houston’s run of seven consecutive appearances in the AL Championship Series. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After last-place finish, Blue Jays have significant work to do to contend once again
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays moved quickly by making some coaching changes after a last-place finish in the American League East. Now the heavy lifting begins. General manager Ross Atkins has his work cut out for him entering the off-season. The offence requires a big boost, the bullpen needs an overhaul and star players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal minister says not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender policy debate
By Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to depoliticize the debate around upcoming legislation affecting transgender youth, but a federal minister says that’s not possible. Marci Ien, the federal Liberals’ minister for gender equality, says creating the legislation itself is a political act. “In Canada, the freedom to be who you are isn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes trade Canadian RB Jeshrun Antwi to B.C. Lions
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions acquired Canadian running back Jeshrun Antwi from the Montreal Alouettes on Wednesday. In return, the Alouettes received a third-round draft pick in 2025. Antwi, a sixth-round Alouettes selection in 2019, totalled 1,021 rushing yards and one touchdown on 191 carries to go with 52 receptions for 342 yards in 61 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RJ Barrett embracing limelight, defence ahead of first full season with Raptors
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
MONTREAL – RJ Barrett isn’t concerned the hometown limelight will wear him down. The Toronto Raptors guard/forward is instead choosing to embrace the attention. With the Raptors in Montreal for his first training camp with the team, the 24-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., is looking forward to donning the red, white and purple jerseys he grew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Constantini picks up second upset at Grand Slam opener with win over Homan
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
CHARLOTTETOWN – Italian skip Stefania Constantini scored her second big upset of the HearingLife Tour Challenge with a 6-4 win over defending Canadian and world women’s champion Rachel Homan in Wednesday’s second draw. Constantini pulled ahead 3-2 with two points in the fifth end, then followed with a steal of one in the sixth end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles Kings begin taxpayer-subsidized NHL pre-season road trip in Quebec City
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
QUEBEC – The Los Angeles Kings have arrived in Quebec City to kick off the final stretch of their NHL training camp, in a trip that’s buoyed by millions of dollars in public money. The team practised today at the Vidéotron Centre, where they’ll face off in exhibition play against the Boston Bruins on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swedish investment group adds CCM to its roster as it makes a play for growth
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
MONTREAL – Swedish private equity firm Altor has signed a deal to buy CCM Hockey, as the two companies eye new demographics and try to build out the global market share of Canada’s oldest hockey equipment maker. Altor, which owns ski maker Rossignol Group, said Thursday it acquired a “significant” majority stake in CCM from ... Read More »
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