National Sports
Elie scores hat trick to lead Cataractes to 7-3 win over Armada in QMJHL play
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2024
SHAWINIGAN, Que. – Vince Elie had a hat trick to lead the Shawinigan Cataractes to a 7-3 win over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League play Friday night. Julien Lanthier, Jacob Lachance, Éli Baillargeon and Félix Lacerte also scored for Shawinigan. Jonathan Fauchon had a hat trick for Blainville-Boisbriand. VOLTIGEURS 3 PHOENIX ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liegghio’s late field goal earns Ticats 33-31 win over Argos
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2024
TORONTO – Marc Liegghio’s 48-yard field goal on the final play rallied the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a thrilling 33-31 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night. Liegghio’s boot capped a solid seven-play, 35-yard drive with no timeouts for Hamilton. It came after Lirim Hajrullahu’s 28-yard field goal with 56 seconds remaining put Toronto ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aranda homers, 6 pitchers combine on a 5-hitter and Rays beat Blue Jays 1-0
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2024
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Jonathan Aranda homered, six Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 on Friday night. Aranda went deep against José BerrÃos (14-10) with one out in the sixth inning. The loss ended BerrÃos’ seven start winning streak, during which he had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeeno Thitikul goes on a late birdie run to catch Lydia Ko in LPGA
By The Associated Press on September 20th, 2024
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) – Lydia Ko set an early target and Jeeno Thitikul zoomed right past her Friday afternoon with three birdies over her last four holes for another 6-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Ko in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Ko played bogey-free with an eagle on the par-5 eighth hole for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks goalie Silovs confident, calm heading into new season
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2024
PENTICTON, B.C. – Arturs Silovs was the Vancouver Canucks breakout star during last season’s playoffs – and not only for his fashion sense. Now, with Vancouver’s leading goalie Thatcher Demko sidelined by a rare muscle injury, Silovs appears poised to take over the crease once again. The 23-year-old Latvian remains unfazed by the opportunity. “Just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian cricketers defeat Oman for second straight win in World League 2 play
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2024
KING CITY, Ont. – Harsh Thaker scored 93 runs and captain Nicholas Kirton added 57 to help Canada defeat Oman by 59 runs Friday in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play. It marked a second straight half-century for Kirton, who scored 73 runs not out in Monday’s decisive 103-run win over Nepal in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A year into job as head of Hockey Canada, Henderson says hockey healthier
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2024
CALGARY – Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Katherine Henderson says the organization and the sport are headed in healthier directions since she inherited a body in crisis just over a year ago. Henderson took over Sept. 4, 2023 after seven years as Curling Canada’s CEO. Arguably the most powerful amateur sport organization in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec company looks to help open up Canada to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2024
With an ownership stake in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Quebec’s Allrem Sports & Entertainment has a vested interest in seeing the promotion flourish in Canada. BKFC has held two cards to date in Canada, both at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Enoch, Alta. – an Indigenous-owned venue on Treaty 6 territory. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hobbled Redblacks look to clinch playoff spot with win over league-leading Alouettes
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – Playoff hopes are on the line as the Ottawa Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. The Alouettes (10-2-1) have already secured a playoff berth, but a win, coupled with a Toronto loss, would lock up a home playoff game for the defending Grey Cup champions. Meanwhile, the Redblacks (8-4-1) are eager to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens’ St. Louis preaches patience as Laine, Dach, Newhook build chemistry
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2024
MONTREAL – Martin St. Louis knows Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach can be difference-makers on the Montreal Canadiens’ second line. The Canadiens head coach says his job now is to preach patience as the two towering forwards return to the ice from lengthy absences. “It’s been a while since they’ve played, and it’s not easy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Journeyman ties 36-hole record at Wentworth to lead by two; McIlroy four shots back
By The Associated Press on September 20th, 2024
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) – Three weeks ago, Matthew Baldwin was laughing at himself for mishitting a drive so badly that the ball went between his legs and advanced just one yard in front of the tee markers. On Friday, the No. 363-ranked journeyman from England was the second-round leader by two strokes at the ... Read More »
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