National Sports
Argos quarterback Bethel-Thompson looks to cap breakout season with Grey Cup win
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
REGINA – McLeod Bethel-Thompson has had a meandering journey through professional football, but he’s not about to get caught up what a Grey Cup championship would mean to his career. The 34-year-old Toronto Argonauts quarterback joined the professional ranks in 2011, playing in the Arena Football League with the San Jose Saber Cats and the ... Read More »
1 responseNext-level opposition awaits Canada’s World Cup team in Qatar
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
Canada turned heads in topping the final round of World Cup qualifying in the CONCACAF region. Now comes a string of next-level tests at the World Cup, starting with No. 2 Belgium. The Canadian men are jumping into the deep end of world football. Canada coach John Herdman knows the challenge that awaits. And how ... Read More »
1 responseCavallini scores winner on late penalty as Canada tops Japan 2-1 in World Cup tuneup
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates – A Lucas Cavallini penalty kick in extra time that barely crossed the line provided Canada with an upset 2-1 win against Japan in its FIFA World Cup tuneup on Thursday. Richie Layrea was brought down in the box by Miki Yamane in the 94th minute, setting up Cavallini for ... Read More »
1 responseWomen break through as World Cup play-by-play voices
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
The World Cup will sound different this year. Jacqui Oatley will become the first woman play-by-play commentator for U.S. World Cup telecasts, heading one of Fox’s five broadcast teams for the tournament in Qatar that opens Sunday. Pien Meulensteen, Vicki Sparks and Robyn Cowen are among the broadcasters for matches on BBC in Britain. “Loads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moore’s first career hat trick leads the way as Kings defeat struggling Oilers 3-1
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
EDMONTON – Trevor Moore owned the stat sheet on Wednesday night. Moore recorded his first career hat trick as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the struggling Edmonton Oilers 3-1. “It’s kind of funny because I didn’t feel I had my best tonight,” Moore said. “It was just one of those games where the puck finds ... Read More »
1 responseWednesday’s sports scoreboard for Nov. 16, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
Wednesday’s Games NHL Ottawa 4 Buffalo 1 Los Angeles 3 Edmonton 1 St. Louis 5 Chicago 2 — AHL Laval 4 Abbotsford 2 Belleville 8 Cleveland 7 (SO) Charlotte 3 Hartford 2 (SO) Syracuse 5 Springfield 4 (SO) Rockford 5 Grand Rapids 1 Tucson 6 Henderson 2 San Jose 3 San Diego 0 — NBA ... Read More »
1 responseMoore’s hat trick leads the way as Kings defeat struggling Oilers 3-1
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
EDMONTON – Trevor Moore recorded a hat trick and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the struggling Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Wednesday. Viktor Arvidsson assisted on all three goals for the Kings (11-7-1) who have won five of their last six. Cal Petersen stopped 22-of-23 shots he faced. Zach Hyman responded for the Oilers (9-8-0) who ... Read More »
1 responseLee’s three-point effort leads Tigers’ 6-1 drubbing of Wheat Kings
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Brendan Lee recorded two goals and one assist as the Medicine Hat Tigers blew out the Brandon Wheat Kings 6-1 on Wednesday. Hunter St. Martin, Dru Krebs, Tomas Mrsic and Owen MacNeil also scored for the Tigers (6-9-3-1). Oasiz Wiesblatt notched three assists while Beckett Langkow made 18 saves in the ... Read More »
1 responseOHL Roundup: Flint Firebirds hold on to defeat Soo Greyhounds 2-1
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Artem Guryev’s first goal of the season proved to be the winner as the Flint Firebirds edged the Soo Greyhounds 2-1 on Wednesday. Braeden Kressler scored the other for Flint (10-7-1-1). Will Cranley made 23 saves in the victory. Jordan D’Intino notched the Greyhounds’ (5-8-4-2) lone goal. Charlie Schenkel stopped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Remparts outduel Phoenix in battle of league’s best with 5-4 win
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
QUEBEC – Pier-Olivier Roy scored the eventual winner as the Quebec Remparts edged the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-4 on Wednesday in a battle between the QMJHL’s two best teams. Theo Rochette, Kassim Gaudet, Charle Truchon and Nathan Gaucher also scored for Quebec (18-1-0-1). William Rousseau made 25 saves in the victory. Anthony Munroe-Boucher recorded two goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators snap five-game home losing skid with 4-1 win over struggling Sabres
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night. Alex DeBrincat, Austin Watson, Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle, with an empty-net goal, scored for the Senators (6-9-1). Anton Forsberg made 29 saves. Eric Comrie started for the Sabres (7-10-0), but was unable to ... Read More »
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