National Sports
‘I freaking love it:’ Canadian soccer superfan going for Guinness record at World Cup
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022
Lee Kormish is ready for an adventure of a lifetime. Not only is the Saskatchewan superfan finally able to watch Canada compete in the World Cup, he’s also chasing his own Guinness World Record. “It’s not easy and it’s work, but I freaking love it,” Kormish, 44, said from the airport in Doha, Qatar, where ... Read More »
1 responseCanada hurting ahead of World Cup opener in Qatar against No. 2 Belgium
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022
UMM ÅžALÄ€L “˜ALĪ, Qatar – Canada coach John Herdman had a bleak medical update Saturday with goalkeeper Milan Borjan and midfielder Stephen Eustaquio joining star Alphonso Davies as question marks for the World Cup opener against No. 2 Belgium. Davies arrived in Qatar on Friday evening after receiving treatment back at Bayern Munich for a ... Read More »
1 responseAustralian punter Haggerty could be secret weapon in Grey Cup for Argos
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022
REGINA – John Haggerty could be the Toronto Argonauts’ secret weapon Sunday. The Australian-born punter will complete his first CFL season trying to help Toronto defeat Winnipeg in the Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium. The Argos have won in their last six trips to the CFL final while the Bombers, who posted a league-best 15-3 ... Read More »
1 responseWHL Roundup: Meneghin shines as Hurricanes take 3-2 shootout win over Rebels
By The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Harrison Meneghin stopped all three shots in the shootout, Noah Chadwick scored the lone goal and the Lethbridge Hurricanes defeated the Red Deer Rebels 3-2 on Friday. Tyson Zimmer and Logan Wormald scored in regulation for Lethbridge (11-8-0-1). Meneghin made 35 saves between regulation and overtime. Jayden Grubbe and Mats Lindgren replied ... Read More »
1 responseFriday’s sports scoreboard for Nov. 18, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 4 Los Angeles 1 — AHL Cleveland 7 Laval 3 Belleville 6 Toronto 1 Texas 6 Manitoba 5 (OT) Calgary 5 Bakersfield 1 Charlotte 4 Bridgeport 1 WB/Scranton 4 Hershey 0 Lehigh Valley 4 Providence 2 Utica 3 Rochester 2 Chicago 4 Rockford 3 Milwaukee 6 Iowa 1 Colorado 2 Coachella ... Read More »
1 responseBrock Boeser scores twice as Vancouver Canucks down L.A. Kings 4-1
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
VANCOUVER – Brock Boeser broke his goalless drought in dramatic fashion Friday, scoring twice to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-1 win over the L.A. Kings. Elias Pettersson also had a two-goal night for the Canucks (6-9-3), while Andrei Kuzmenko and Quinn Hughes each notched a pair of assists. Blake Lizotte responded for the ... Read More »
1 responseOHL Roundup: Stillman’s four-goal night leads Petes to 7-3 victory over Steelheads
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Chase Stillman put together a four-goal, one-assist performance to lead the Peterborough Petes to a 7-3 win over the Mississauga Steelheads on Friday. Tommy Purdeller, Sahil Panwar and Nick Lardis added the others for Peterborough (12-6-1-2). Michael Simpson made 31 saves in the win. Zakary Lavoie, Brice Cooke and Owen Beck replied ... Read More »
1 responseQMJHL Roundup: Dumais, Boucher’s stellar efforts lead Mooseheads to blowout win
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
HALIFAX – Jordan Dumais recorded three goals and three assists, Evan Boucher added three goals and two assists as the Halifax Mooseheads rolled past the Saint John Sea Dogs 9-4 on Friday. Brody Fournier, Reece Peitzsche and Stephane Jr Huard notched the others for Halifax (12-5-2-1). Mathis Rousseau made 28 saves. Brady Burns had two ... Read More »
1 responseBlue Jays decline to tender Tapia, Zimmer, Capra heading into 2023 off-season
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays declined to tender three players for the 2023 season, the team announced on Friday. Outfielders Raimel Tapia and Bradley Zimmer, as well as infielder Vinny Capra, are now set to become free agents. Major League Baseball’s deadline was 8 p.m. ET on Friday to tender contracts to any salary ... Read More »
1 responseWinnipeg QB Zach Collaros joins Blue Bomber practice two days ahead of Grey Cup
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
REGINA – Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros practised Friday for the first time since his team landed in Regina for Sunday’s Grey Cup. Collaros rolled his right ankle in the CFL’s West Division final and didn’t step on the turf for Winnipeg’s first two practices this week. The 34-year-old pivot, who won the league’s ... Read More »
1 responseBlue Bombers’ receiver Schoen shines in CFL after football leap of faith
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
REGINA – Dalton Schoen had never set foot in Canada and knew little about the CFL before arriving in Winnipeg for training camp. “Didn’t know where Winnipeg was until I Googled it,” Schoen told The Canadian Press. “I tell people I didn’t even know there’s 12 people on the field until I got my playbook, ... Read More »
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