National Sports
OHL roundup: 67’s score early, hold on to tip Frontenacs 5-3
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2024
OTTAWA – The Ottawa 67’s scored the first four goals and then hung on for a 5-3 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Kingston Frontenacs on Saturday. Will Gerrior, Filip Ekberg, Chris Barlas, Nathan Amidovski and Chase Yanni scored for the 67’s, who led 2-0 after the first period and 4-0 heading into the third. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers blitz Elks 27-14 for sixth straight win
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2024
EDMONTON – Tre Ford’s return as the Edmonton Elks starting quarterback did not go according to plan on Saturday night. Ford lost a fumble and threw two interceptions as the West Division-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the Elks 27-14 at Commonwealth Stadium. The Blue Bombers (8-6) have won six in a row, and neutralized the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal claims important 2-0 win over Chicago as MLS playoff hunt heats up
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2024
MONTREAL – Josef Martinez and Caden Clark scored as CF Montreal defeated Chicago Fire FC 2-0 for a crucial Major League Soccer win on Saturday. Martinez opened the scoring in the 21st minute to put Montreal ahead before Clark buried the insurance-marker in the 74th before an announced 19,619 spectators at Saputo Stadium. Nathan Saliba, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Carbonneau plays hero in OT as Armada edge Huskies 7-6
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2024
BOISBRIAND, Que. – Justin Carbonneau’s second goal of the game, scored at 4:40 of overtime, lifted the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada to a 7-6 win over the visiting Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday. Alexandre Carbonneau, Thomas Paquet, Jonathan Fauchon, Vincent Desjardins and Olivier Lemieux also scored for the Armada. Antonin Verreault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aranda homers as Rays squeeze past Blue Jays 3-2
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on September 21st, 2024
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Jonathan Aranda homered for the second consecutive game, helping Taj Bradley and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday. Aranda connected for a two-run shot in the third inning against Yariel RodrÃguez (1-7), giving Tampa Bay a 3-0 lead. He also went deep in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks sign Finnish goalie Kevin Lankinen to one-year contract
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2024
The Vancouver Canucks have signed Finnish goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract. The 29-year-old, whose deal is worth US$875,000, appeared in 24 games last season for the Nashville Predators. Lankinen posted a record of 11-6-0, a 2.82 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage and one shutout. “Kevin is an experienced NHL player who will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes clinch home playoff date with 24-12 win over Redblacks
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2024
OTTAWA – The Montreal Alouettes remained unbeaten on the road and clinched a home playoff game with a 24-12 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday afternoon. Montreal (11-2-1) improved to 6-0-1 on the road and was the first team to beat Ottawa (8-5-1) at TD Place this season. The Alouettes snapped the Redblacks home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeeno Thitikul expands her lead to 2 shots over Lydia Ko in Queen City Championship
By The Associated Press on September 21st, 2024
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) – Jeeno Thitikul had a rocky closing stretch but did enough to expand her lead over Hall of Famer Lydia Ko, finishing with a birdie for a 4-under 68 on Saturday and a two-shot advantage in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Thitikul holed a 20-footer from the fringe for birdie on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diaz strikes twice, Liverpool tops the Premier League while Newcastle loses at Fulham
By The Associated Press on September 21st, 2024
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Luis DÃaz scored two fine goals inside two minutes as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 3-0 to move to the top of the English Premier League on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side leads Manchester City on goal difference only and the defending champion needs a draw at home to Arsenal in Sunday’s big game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers promote Rychel, hire Kassian in hockey operations moves
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have promoted Warren Rychel to pro scouting director and added former Oiler forward Zack Kassian to the pro scouting staff. The Oilers, who lost the Stanley Cup final in seven games to the Florida Panthers, open their pre-season Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets. Aaron Nagy was appointed amateur scout, Erik ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pairs duo Deanna Stellato-Dudek, Maxime Deschamps skate to silver in Nebelhorn Trophy
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2024
OBERSTDORF, Germany – Reigning figure skating pairs world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps were silver medallists to start their season at the Challenger Series Nebelhorn Trophy. Deschamps of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., and Chicago’s Stellato-Dudek skated new short and free programs in Oberstdorf, Germany, in the duo’s first competition of the 2024-25 season. They ranked third ... Read More »
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