National Sports
Canadian figure skater Sorensen suspended at least 6 years for ‘sexual maltreatment’
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen has been suspended for at least six years for “sexual maltreatment,” the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner announced Wednesday. The suspension was listed on the office’s Abuse-Free Sport registry and is subject to challenge or appeal. The ban is a result of an OSIC investigation into an allegation that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian figure skater Sorensen suspended minimum of six years
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
Canadian ice dancer Nikolaj Sorensen has been suspended a minimum of six years for “sexual maltreatment.” More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton’s Wil Bateman continues to grow on Korn Ferry Tour with steady approach
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
Edmonton’s Wil Bateman has learned to ride the waves of being a professional golfer in his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Bateman is one of three Canadians competing in this week’s Korn Ferry Tour Championship, the finale of the second-tier circuit’s season. He’s 54th on the tour’s points list with a card for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa bantamweight Liam Macfadyen no stranger to world of combat sports
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – Liam (The Celtic Samurai) Macfadyen grew up in combat sports, surrounded by black belts, Olympians and Hall of Famers. His mother, Tina Takahashi, holds a seventh-degree black belt in judo and is a former world champion in Sambo, a martial art developed by the Soviet Red Army to enhance hand-to-hand combat skills. She ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due ahead of Panama game
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due, handing Jamie Knight-Lebel, Santiago Lopez and Kwasi Poku their first senior call-ups for the October international window. The Canadian men, currently ranked 38th in the world, face No. 37 Panama on Oct. 15 at Toronto’s BMO Field in their first outing since their fourth-place finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays president Shapiro says GM Atkins will continue in current role
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – Team president Mark Shapiro says Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins will continue in his current role. Shapiro says it was an “incredibly disappointing season,” but notes Atkins guided the team to the playoffs in three of the last five years. Toronto finished last in the American League East this past season with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kris Mallette named Team CHL head coach for inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – Kelowna Rockets bench boss Kris Mallette will be the head coach of Team CHL at the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, the Canadian Hockey League announced Wednesday. Acadie-Bathurst Titan coach Gordie Dwyer and North Bay Battalion coach Ryan Oulahen will join Mallette as assistant coaches. The trio led Canada to a third consecutive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKinnon eager to suit up alongside Crosby at 4 Nations Face-Off: ‘I idolized Sid’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
Nathan MacKinnon had lots to contemplate this summer. The Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the second round of the playoffs – a result that continues to eat at the reigning Hart Trophy winner. MacKinnon was also, of course, focused on the upcoming season as his group again looks to ascend hockey’s mountain and grab hold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Poland goalkeeper Szczesny joins Barcelona after announcing his retirement in August
By The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Barcelona has added former Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to its squad to help make up for the absence of the injured Marc-André ter Stegen. Szczesny had retired from professional soccer in August after leaving Italian club Juventus. Barcelona said Wednesday that the 34-year-old Szczesny arrives “in unusual circumstances but there is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Shapovalov downs Italy’s Sonego in opening round of Shanghai Open
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
SHANGHAI – Denis Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Italian Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8) in the first round of the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. Shapovalov, 25, now holds a 2-1 career record against Sonego, ranked 50th in the world. The victory marked the Canadian’s 200th career win on tour. Shapovalov recorded two aces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz rallies past Sinner to win China Open and make it 3-for-3 against his top rival this year
By The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
BEIJING (AP) – Carlos Alcaraz won seven straight points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat top-ranked Jannik Sinner 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3) and win the China Open on Wednesday, extending his recent mastery over his biggest rival – who is dealing with an ongoing doping case. The third-ranked Alcaraz has now won all three ... Read More »
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