National Sports
Former Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson tells his story in ‘The Beautiful Dream”
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism and leadership. “He’s very humble but his influence is as strong as I’ve ever seen on men,” said former national team coach John Herdman. “For me it was just a privilege, because I’ve had the honour to work with people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Bombers linebacker Bighill to undergo season-ending knee surgery
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
WINNIPEG – Veteran Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill said Thursday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old posted the injury update on his Instagram account and said he plans to return after rehab. “Unfortunately today I’m going in for surgery on my knee that will end my season,” Bighill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign forward Jasper Weatherby to professional tryout
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a professional tryout, the NHL team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old from Portland, Ore., had 12 goals and 13 assists in 66 games for the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals last season. Weatherby was selected by San Jose in the fourth round (102nd overall) of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens defenceman Guhle has appendix removed, will be re-evaluated in seven days
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
MONTREAL – Defenceman Kaiden Guhle has had his appendix removed according to the Montreal Canadiens. The team says he will be re-evaluated in seven days. Guhle was selected 16th overall by Montreal in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He has 10 goals, 30 assists, 83 penalty minutes and a minus-27 defensive rating over 114 NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carolina Panthers’ early-season struggles not surprising to Proline players
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
It has been a difficult start to the NFL season for quarterback Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. Carolina has dropped its opening two games after Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. And Young, the first player taken in the ’23 NFL draft, was 18-of-26 passing for 84 yards with an interception while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men climb two places to No. 38 in latest FIFA world rankings
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
Canada, fuelled by a 2-1 win over the U.S. and scoreless draw with Mexico, has jumped two places to No. 38 in the FIFA men’s world rankings released Thursday. Of the top six CONCACAF teams, Canada was the only one to move up. Mexico was unchanged at No. 17 while the U.S. and Panama each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to face three-time champion Germany in Davis Cup quarterfinals
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
LONDON – Canada will meet three-time champion Germany in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga, Spain this November. Canada secured a berth in the quarterfinals — also called The Final 8 Knockout Stage — with a 2-1 win over Britain last weekend in Manchester, England. World No. 21 Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal anchored a five-player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team Rachel Homan picking up where it left off after dominant curling season
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2024
As one of the top women’s rinks in the world over the last decade, expectations are usually quite high for the members of Team Rachel Homan. The season after one of the most dominant campaigns in curling history is no exception. Homan, Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes remain the top-ranked team in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Texas 2 Toronto 0 L.A. Angels 4 Chicago White Sox 3 (13 innings) Cleveland 5 Minnesota 4 (10 innings) Boston 2 Tampa Bay 1 Detroit 4 Kansas City 2 N.Y. Yankees 2 Seattle 1 (10 innings) National League Arizona 9 Colorado 4 Atlanta 7 Cincinnati 1 L.A. Dodgers 8 Miami ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian White scores second-half goal, earns Whitecaps 1-1 draw with Dynamo
By The Associated Press on September 18th, 2024
HOUSTON (AP) – Brian White scored in the second half to rally the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night. Houston (12-9-8) took a 1-0 lead into halftime after Ezequiel Ponce scored on a penalty kick in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Ponce’s third goal this season came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adolis GarcÃa’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0
By The Associated Press on September 18th, 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Adolis GarcÃa hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday night. The win kept the defending World Series-champion Rangers alive in the AL West race, ... Read More »
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