National Sports
Canadian women move up to No. 2 in World Rugby rankings after win over France
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 30th, 2024
Canada has climbed into second place in World Rugby’s women’s rankings, thanks to its 46-24 weekend win over No. 4 France at the WXV tournament. The Canadians’ rise came at the expense of reigning World Cup champion New Zealand, which dropped to third after losing 29-27 to Ireland in the final match of Sunday’s opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann retires from international soccer after 10 years with France
By Samuel Petrequin, The Associated Press on September 30th, 2024
MADRID – World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann took the soccer world by surprise Monday when he announced the end of his international career with France. The 33-year-old Atletico Madrid player has played 137 matches with Les Bleus, scoring 44 goals during a successful 10-year tenure. Griezmann started with France in 2014 in a friendly match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cheering on Canada ‘bittersweet’ for injured rugby star Sophie de Goede
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on September 30th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Sitting on the sidelines hasn’t been easy for Sophie de Goede. Perched in the press box at BC Place on Sunday, the Canadian rugby star leapt from her seat every time her teammates appeared poised to make a big play against France at the WXV 1 tournament. Six weeks out of surgery for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB’s postseason is on the way, but first, a photo finish for the NL wild-card race awaits Monday
By David Brandt, The Associated Press on September 30th, 2024
The Major League Baseball playoffs are approaching and a Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge matchup in the World Series looms as an enticing October possibility. But first, the National League needs to get its waterlogged mess of a playoff race out of the way. While the rooting interests of baseball fans vary widely, there’s little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France striker Antoine Griezmann retires from international soccer
By The Associated Press on September 30th, 2024
MADRID (AP) – France striker Antoine Griezmann says he is retiring from international soccer. The 33-year-old Atletico Madrid player has played 137 matches with France, scoring 44 goals. He started with Les Bleus in 2014 and won the 2018 World Cup. “It’s with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marathon goat: animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race
By The Canadian Press on September 30th, 2024
CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. – He may not have logged the fastest time or even gone the full distance, but residents of a Newfoundland town agree the goat who unexpectedly joined the local weekend half marathon was the event’s undisputed champion. Partway through Sunday’s T’Railway Trek half marathon in Conception Bay South, N.L., an eager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024
By The Canadian Press on September 29th, 2024
Sunday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Miami 3 Toronto 1 Boston 3 Tampa Bay 1 Kansas City 4 Atlanta 2 N.Y. Yankees 6 Pittsburgh 4 American League Texas 8 L.A. Angels 0 Baltimore 6 Minnesota 2 Chicago White Sox 9 Detroit 5 Seattle 6 Oakland 4 Houston at Cleveland, cancelled National League Philadelphia 6 Washington 3 St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suwannapura eagles 2nd playoff hole to win NW Arkansas Championship
By The Associated Press on September 29th, 2024
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) – Jasmine Suwannapura made a 12-foot eagle putt on the second hole of a playoff with Lucy Li to win the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday. Suwannapura – playing in the group behind Li – also eagled the par-5 18th in regulation to force the playoff at Pinnacle Country Club. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malkin, Crosby pace Penguins to 5-2 pre-season win over Senators
By The Canadian Press on September 29th, 2024
SUDBURY, Ont. – The Pittsburgh Penguins went “old school” on Sunday, getting three goals from Evgeni Malkin and two from Sidney Crosby to defeat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 in an NHL pre-season contest at Sudbury Community Arena. The Senators had built a 2-1 first-period lead on goals from Nick Cousins and Tim Stutzle, but the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Spencer scores in OT as Pats edge Warriors 4-3
By The Canadian Press on September 29th, 2024
REGINA – Tye Spencer scored at 4:16 of overtime to lift the Regina Pats to a 4-3 win over the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Brandt Centre. The Pats, who led 3-2 heading into the final two minutes of regulation time, surrendered a goal to Pavel McKenzie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan repeats, McEwen earns big payday in PointsBet Invitational curling
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 29th, 2024
CALGARY – Mike McEwen earned a measure of revenge and Rachel Homan was a repeat winner in curling’s PointsBet Invitational on Sunday. McEwen beat Brad Gushue 8-3 in a rematch of the Canadian men’s championship final in March, when Gushue prevailed to win his sixth Brier. Homan defeated Kayla Skrlik 8-3 in the women’s final ... Read More »
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