National Sports
Doha heating up as World Cup kickoff nears, Canadians take day to themselves
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – The day after its win over Japan in Dubai in its final World Cup warmup, Canada had no media availability Friday – leaving time to recover, assess and prepare for Wednesday’s tournament opener against second-ranked Belgium. The arrival of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies and status of influential midfielder Stephen Eustaquio were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming dies at age 87
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
Jim Fleming, who hired coaches Tony Waiters, Holger Osieck and Even Pellerud during his two stints as Canada Soccer president, has died at the age of 87. Canada Soccer said Fleming died Thursday in Edmonton. Fleming, a member of the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame, served as president from 1982 to 1986 and then again ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums
By Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be sold at the 64 matches in the country. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday’s sports scoreboard for Nov. 17, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 3 Toronto 2 (OT) Tampa Bay 4 Calgary 1 Columbus 6 Montreal 4 Winnipeg 3 Anaheim 2 Colorado 3 Carolina 2 (OT) Dallas 6 Florida 4 Boston 4 Philadelphia 1 Nashville 5 N.Y. Islanders 4 Pittsburgh 6 Minnesota 4 St. Louis 5 Washington 4 (SO) Vegas 4 Arizona 1 Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Gervais’ winner lifts Spirit past lowly IceDogs 3-2
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. – Sebastien Gervais scored the game winner 6:09 into the third period as the Saginaw Spirit narrowly defeated the Niagara IceDogs 3-2 on Thursday. Theo Hill and Zayne Parekh added the others for Saginaw (13-6-1). Tristan Lennox made 23 saves in the win. Anthony Agostinelli and Declan Waddick replied for Niagara (4-11-3). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada drops second straight as Carpenter’s winner lifts US to 2-1 Rivalry Series win
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Canada dropped a second consecutive contest in Rivalry Series play to the United States Thursday, falling 2-1 at Sandman Centre. Alex Carpenter scored what proved to be the winner with under seven minutes remaining. Rory Guilday scored the game-tying goal for the U.S. Maddie Rooney made 19 saves in the win. Marie-Philip ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savoie’s six-point effort lifts Winnipeg Ice past Regina Pats in high-scoring affair
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Matthew Savoie recorded a hat trick and three assists as the Winnipeg Ice outduelled the Regina Pats 9-5 on Thursday. Owen Pederson, with two goals and added two assists, Zach Benson, Ty Nash, Connor McClennon and Connor Dale also scored for Winnipeg (19-1-0) which is now on a 14-game winning streak. Mason Beaupit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fortin’s OT winner leads Baie-Comeau Drakkar past Victoriaville Tigres 3-2
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. – Xavier Fortin knocked in the game-winning goal 46 seconds into overtime to lift the Baie-Comeau Drakkar past the Victoriaville Tigres 3-2 on Thursday. Nathan Baril and Félix Gagnon also scored for Baie-Comeau (9-9-2-1). Olivier Adam made 34 saves. Raphael Blouin and Eliott Simard replied for Victoriaville (12-6-1-2). Nathan Darveau stopped 32-of-35 shots. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor caps hat trick with late winner to lift Jets past Ducks 3-2
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor completed his hat trick netting the game winner with 53.5 seconds remaining to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Connor converted a perfect pass from forward Mark Scheifele, snapping a shot past Ducks goaltender John Gibson. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 29-of-31 shots for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils down Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime for 11th straight win
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
TORONTO – Nico Hischier and his teammates delivered yet another message to their doubters Thursday. Long a Metropolitan Division doormat, these New Jersey Devils – balanced, lightning-quick, mature and confident – are an entirely different animal. The rest of the NHL, if it hasn’t already, should take note. Yegor Sharangovich scored 57 seconds into overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers quarterback Collaros captures second straight top player award
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
REGINA – After a dominant season, Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers dominated the CFL awards banquet. Collaros captured the CFL’s most outstanding player award for a second straight year Thursday night. Bombers Stanley Bryant (lineman), receiver Dalton Schoen (rookie) and Mike O’Shea (coach of the year) were also honoured as the West Division ... Read More »
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