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Canada crushes Panama 112-71 in FIBA World Cup qualifying
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2022
EDMONTON – It was a David versus Goliath matchup. But, this time, David didn’t come out on top. Canada remained the only undefeated team in Americas zone FIBA World Cup qualifying, beating Panama 112-71 on Sunday evening at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Canada, now 10-0, had qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Thursday ... Read More »
2 responsesOHL roundup: Beck nets three as Steelheads tip Frontenacs in OT
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2022
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Owen Beck’s third goal of the game, scored at 2:59 of overtime, gave the Mississauga Steelheads a 4-3 Ontario Hockey League victory over the visiting Kingston Frontenacs on Sunday. Zander Veccia also scored for the Steelheads (11-5-2-0) and Ethan Del Mastro chipped in with three assists. Paul Hughes, Matthew Soto and Christopher ... Read More »
3 responsesAlker claims Schwab Cup by finishing 3rd behind Harrington, Ames finishes in a tie for fourth
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on November 13th, 2022
PHOENIX (AP) – Steven Alker played golf around the world on whatever tour would have him. He started at home in New Zealand in 1989, had stints on the PGA Tour, in Europe, Asia, Canada, minor league circuits – anywhere he could keep alive the dream of playing professional golf. Alker’s circuitous path reached a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argonauts down Alouettes 34-27 to advance to Grey Cup game
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2022
TORONTO – It’s taken five years but McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Toronto Argonauts are returning to the Grey Cup. Bethel-Thompson threw two touchdown passes as Toronto earned a 34-27 East Division final win over the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday. The Argos will make their first trip to the Grey Cup since winning it in 2017. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers win West final by beating Lions 28-20
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Blue Bombers’ running back Brady Oliveira rushed for 130 yards on 20 carries to lead Winnipeg to a 28-20 victory over the B.C. Lions in the West Division final on Sunday afternoon. Oliveira also caught four passes for 37 yards before 30,319 fans at IG Field. The Bombers are now one win away ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Blue Bombers beat Lions in West Final, advance to Grey Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2022
The two-time defending Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the visiting B.C. Lions 28-20 today in the CFL’s West Division Final and will advance to next Sunday’s 109th Grey Cup game in Regina against the Toronto Argonauts. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Olympiques tame Tigres 4-2 to net 11th win
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2022
GATINEAU, Que. – Tristan Luneau and Zachary Dean each had a goal and assist as the Gatineau Olympiques tamed the Victoriaville Tigres 4-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday. Will Chisholm and Robert Orr also scored for the Olympiques (11-7-2-0), who outshot the Tigres 42-25. Justin Gendron and Egor Goriunov scored for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fritz beats Nadal at ATP Finals; Ruud downs Auger-Aliassime
By The Associated Press on November 13th, 2022
TURIN, Italy (AP) – Rafael Nadal’s bid to win one of the few titles missing from his glittering career started poorly as he was beaten in straight sets by eighth-seeded Taylor Fritz in their opening match at the ATP Finals on Sunday. After a close-fought opening set, Fritz dominated the second as the American secured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelly Korda rallies to win Pelican and returns to No. 1
By The Associated Press on November 13th, 2022
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) – A year Nelly Korda would like to forget is ending with the American star in a familiar position as the No. 1 player in women’s golf. Locked in a battle with Lexi Thompson along the back nine, Korda pulled ahead with birdies on the 16th and 17th hole and held on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finau sails to 4-shot victory in Houston, 3rd win of year
By The Associated Press on November 13th, 2022
HOUSTON (AP) – Winning use to come hard for Tony Finau. Now he’s making it look easy. Staked to a four-shot lead Sunday in the Houston Open, Finau stretched it to eight shots on the back nine and sailed to his third PGA Tour victory of the year. With three bogeys that only affected the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russell wins his 1st F1 race in Mercedes 1-2 at Brazilian GP
By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press on November 13th, 2022
SAO PAULO (AP) – Chased to the end by Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, a tearful George Russell won his first race in Formula One on Sunday by 1 1/2 seconds at the Brazilian Grand Prix. It was also Mercedes’ first GP win of an otherwise disappointing season with Hamilton making it an impressive 1-2 for ... Read More »
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