National Sports
Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime has win streak end in semifinal of Paris Masters
By The Canadian Press on November 5th, 2022
PARIS – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s win streak has come to an end. The Montreal native fell to Denmark’s Holger Rune 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Paris Masters. Auger-Aliassime won 16 matches in a row, including three ATP Tour titles, before the loss in Paris. That win streak earned Auger-Aliassime a spot in ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian women push top-ranked England to the limit in Rugby World Cup semifinal
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 5th, 2022
Canada played its part Saturday on a day that showed the best of women’s rugby. Unfortunately the valiant Canadian display came in a 26-19 loss to England in the Rugby World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand. The high-tempo game was a showcase for the sport on a sunny but windy afternoon at Eden Park. ... Read More »
1 responseEngland scores 11 tries in 54-4 win over Canada Ravens at Rugby League World Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 5th, 2022
WIGAN, United Kingdom – Tara Stanley scored three of England’s 11 tries in a comprehensive 54-4 win over the outmatched Canada Ravens in pool play Saturday at the Rugby League World Cup. It was one-way traffic with the Canadian women forced to defend most of the afternoon at DW Stadium. Hollie Dodd and Leah Burke ... Read More »
1 responseWHL Roundup: Winterhawks use strong start to take dominant 5-1 win over Thunderbirds
By The Canadian Press on November 5th, 2022
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Winterhawks built on the momentum of a strong start en route to a dominant 5-1 victory against Western Conference leader Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday. Ryan McCleary, James Stefan, Marek Alscher, Marcus Nguyen and Jack O’Brien all scored for Portland (9-1-1-1). Dante Giannuzzi made 28 saves in the win. Jordan Gustafson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pushes England to the limit before falling 26-19 in Rugby World Cup semifinal
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2022
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – England downed a determined Canada 26-19 on Saturday to extend its winning streak to 30 matches and move into the final of the Rugby World Cup. The high-tempo game was a showcase for women’s rugby on a sunny but windy afternoon at Eden Park. Third-ranked Canada gave No. 1 England all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports Scoreboard for Friday, Nov. 4, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2022
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Colorado 6 Columbus 3, at Tampere, Finland. Carolina 5 Buffalo 3 — AHL Calgary 3 Tucson 2 Chicago 5 Cleveland 2 Charlotte 3 Syracuse 2 Toronto 5 Laval 4 (OT) Springfield 5 Hartford 1 Belleville 3 Lehigh Valley 2 Rochester 5 Utica 3 Grand Rapids 5 Iowa 4 (OT) Texas 4 Manitoba ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Tolnai’s four-point night leads 67’s in dominant 6-1 win over Colts
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2022
OTTAWA – Cameron Tolnai recorded two goals along with two assists as the Ottawa 67’s put forth a dominant showing in a 6-1 win over the Barrie Colts on Friday. Brady Stonehouse also scored twice while adding one assist for Ottawa (11-1-0). Vinzenz Rohrer netted one goal with two assists and Brad Gardiner added the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigating sex allegations against ex-Spur Primo
By The Associated Press on November 4th, 2022
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Police have begun investigating allegations that former San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo exposed himself on multiple occasions to a former team therapist during counseling sessions. Dr. Hillary Cauthen filed a lawsuit against the Spurs and Primo, claiming the 19-year-old exposed his genitals to her nine times during multiple sessions. In ... Read More »
1 responseQMJHL Roundup: Voltigeurs hold off Phoenix comeback in shootout victory
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2022
SHERBROOKE, Que. – Luke Woodworth sealed it in the shootout as the Drummondville Voltigeurs edged the Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 on Friday. Sam Oliver scored the first goal in the shootout for the Voltigeurs (8-7-0). In regulation, Tyler Peddle and Charles-Antoine Dumont scored one apiece for Drummondville while Jacob Goobie made 36 saves before making two ... Read More »
1 responseDoncic’s 30-point streak hits 8 games as Mavs beat Raptors
By The Associated Press on November 4th, 2022
DALLAS (AP) – Luka Doncic scored 35 points, his eighth consecutive game of at least 30 to begin the season, as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-110 on Friday night. The only other NBA player to score 30 or more points in the first eight games of a season is Wilt Chamberlain, who ... Read More »
1 responsePoulin nets OT winner in Team Harvey’s victory at PWHPA Dream Gap Tour
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2022
TRURO, N.S. – Canadian national team star Marie-Philip Poulin scored the game-winning goal Friday in overtime and added an assist as Team Harvey’s beat Team Adidas 4-3 at the Dream Gap Tour. Hayley Scamurra, Alexa Gruschow and Jessie Eldridge also scored for Team Harvey’s, which was up 3-2 going into the third period at the ... Read More »
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