National Sports
Canadian women’s rugby team returns to action against South Africa in Spain
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
Four months after finishing fourth at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, Canada returns to action Saturday. The fourth-ranked Canadians face No. 13 South Africa before opening the Pacific Four Series against the seventh-ranked U.S. on April 1. Both matches will be played at Estadio Nacional de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto defends women’s title at figure skating worlds
By The Associated Press on March 24th, 2023
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) – Kaori Sakamoto fended off a challenge from South Korea’s Lee Hae-in on Friday to become the first Japanese woman to defend her title at the figure skating world championships. Sakamoto, who led after the short program, made only one mistake in Friday’s free skate at Saitama Super Arena when she singled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naughton a headliner at Canadian Women’s Open as top-flight squash returns to Toronto
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada’s Hollie Naughton was a young fan the last time a Professional Squash Association international tournament was played on an all-glass showcourt in downtown Toronto. This time around she’s one of the headliners. Naughton, who grew up in nearby Oakville, Ont., is seeded fifth at the Canadian Women’s Open starting Sunday at Brookfield ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Six face Minnesota Whitecaps in PHF final, seek first Isobel Cup
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
One win is required for the Toronto Six to become the first Canadian team to hoist the Isobel Cup. The Six face the surprising Minnesota Whitecaps in the Premier Hockey League’s championship game Sunday in Tempe, Ariz. Toronto reached the final for the first time in its third year in the women’s league. The Six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on March 24th, 2023
Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season. A handful of players have objected to participating in pregame warmups that included Pride-themed jerseys, most recently Florida’s Eric and Marc Staal on Thursday night. On ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women remain unchanged at No. 6 in latest FIFA world rankings
By The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
Canada remains unchanged at No. 6 in the latest FIFA women’s rankings that see Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia included for the first time. The top five is also the same with the U.S. on top, ahead of Germany, Sweden, England and France. Some 112 international matches were played, including the playoff tournament for this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Einarson tops Turkey 10-4 at women’s world curling championship
By The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
SANDVIKEN, Sweden – Canada’s Kerri Einarson scored a 10-4 decision over Turkey’s Dilsat Yildiz to move one step closer to the playoff round at the women’s world curling championship on Friday. The Manitoba-based team of Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard and Briane Harris ended the match against Turkey (5-6) with a double takeout that scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday’s sports scoreboard for March 23, 2023
By The Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Boston 4 Montreal 2 Ottawa 7 Tampa Bay 2 Toronto 6 Florida 2 Vegas 3 Calgary 2 Vancouver 7 San Jose 2 Winnipeg 3 Anaheim 2 Philadelphia 5 Minnesota 4 (SO) Washington 6 Chicago 1 N.Y. Rangers 2 Carolina 1 St. Louis 4 Detroit 3 Nashville 2 Seattle 1 (SO) Dallas 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lowry’s tiebreaking goal sends Jets to 3-2 win over Ducks
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on March 23rd, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Adam Lowry scored the tiebreaking goal with 9:13 to play and the Winnipeg Jets made progress in the playoff race with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Kyle Connor scored his 28th goal and Connor Hellebuyck made 18 saves for the Jets, who opened a three-game California ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks hand struggling San Jose Sharks decisive 7-2 loss
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – Andrei Kuzmenko scored, notched an assist and set a record Thursday as his Vancouver Canucks toppled the San Jose Sharks 7-2. The Russian winger scored his 35th of the season, setting a new high for goals by a first-year Canucks player. He surpassed the 34 put up by Pavel Bure in 1991-92. J.T. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson’s 37-save effort leads Golden Knights to 3-2 win over Flames
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – Logan Thompson led the way with a 37-save effort and the Vegas Golden Knights picked up a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Nicolas Roy scored in his return from an 18-game absence for Vegas (45-21-6). Jonathan Marchessault and Michael Amadio added the others. Thompson exited late in the third period ... Read More »
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