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Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
By The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard NFL Atlanta 22 Philadelphia 21 — MLB Interleague Chicago Cubs 9 Oakland 2 San Diego 3 Houston 1 American League Detroit 7 Kansas City 6 Cleveland 4 Minnesota 3 Chicago White Sox 8 L.A. Angels 4 National League N.Y. Mets 2 Washington 1 (10) L.A. Dodgers 9 Atlanta 0 Milwaukee 6 Philadelphia 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a seven-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Saquon Barkley dropped a short pass that stopped the clock with 1:46 left and forced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings sign Raymond to 8-year, $64.6 million contract
By The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year, $64.6 million contract Monday, completing a deal with one of their best young players less than 72 hours before training camp begins. Raymond will count $8.075 million against the salary cap through 2032. The 22-year-old was a restricted free agent without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirton, Heyliger put on a show as Canada beats Nepal in cricket one-day international
By The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
KING CITY, Ont. – Captain Nicholas Kirton scored 73 runs not out and Dilon Heyliger took five wickets as Canada celebrated its first one-day international on home soil in 11 years with a commanding 103-run win over Nepal in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Monday. Kirton, batting fifth, hammered six sixes and three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Respected soccer historian Colin Jose documented the beautiful game for decades
By The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Colin Jose, a soccer historian who spent decades documenting the beautiful game, has died at the age of 88. He died Saturday in London, Ont., 39 years to the day after Canada first qualified for the men’s FIFA World Cup in 1985, according to Canada Soccer. Jose was a founding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays claim catcher Heineman off waivers from Red Sox, designate Serven for assignment
By The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Monday and designated fellow catcher Brian Serven for assignment. Heineman, who had two short stints with the Blue Jays over the last couple years, spent the majority of this season at Triple-A Worcester. The 33-year-old native of Pacific ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Jones having an immediate impact upon Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
It hasn’t taken Chris Jones long to make an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ defence. The unit has forced 10 turnovers in three games under Jones, Hamilton’s senior defensive assistant. Six (three interceptions, two fumble recoveries, downs) came Saturday in the Ticats 37-21 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. “We’ve been emphasizing getting the ball, making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After years of rebuilding, Canadiens hope to be ‘in the mix’ for playoffs
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
LAVAL, Que. – After three years near the NHL’s basement, the Montreal Canadiens want to fight for a playoff spot this season. Whether or not that means actually reaching the post-season, general manager Kent Hughes isn’t ready to predict. But the organization’s stated goal ahead of training camp this week is to be “in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CFL offensive lineman Fairbrother passes away at age 51
By The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
Ben Fairbrother, an offensive lineman who was selected second overall in the 1997 CFL draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died. He was 51. Both the Riders and B.C. Lions, the CFL teams Fairbrother played for, confirmed his death via social media. Although the cause of death wasn’t divulged, Fairbrother reportedly died in a motorcycle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Junior Girls Golf Championship coming to Toronto-area golf course
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Golf Canada has set an impressive stretch goal of having 30 professional golfers at the highest levels of the sport by 2032. The World Junior Girls Golf Championship is a huge part of that target. Credit Valley Golf and Country Club will host the international tournament from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators forward Shane Pinto looks ahead after gambling suspension, trying season
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
Shane Pinto is convinced the experience will help him down the road. It just didn’t feel that way in the moment. Already sidelined due to a contract impasse that saw him miss the start of the 2023-24 season, the Ottawa Senators forward was suspended 41 games for “activities relating to sports wagering” by the NHL ... Read More »
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