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Australia’s Michael Matthews earns third win at Quebec cycling GP
By The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
QUEBEC – Australian road cyclist Michael Matthews raced to victory at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec on Friday. Matthews earned a record third career victory in Quebec City. He was previously tied with Slovakia’s Peter Sagan with two wins. The Jayco-AlUla rider won the fastest edition of the Quebec race on the UCI World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods has another surgery on lower back to relieve pinched nerves
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on September 13th, 2024
Tiger Woods had yet another surgery on his lower back on Friday morning. This one he hopes will relieve some of the spasms he experienced this year. It was the sixth surgery on his lower back in the last 10 years. In a brief statement on social media, Woods described it as a microdecompression surgery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Sarah Mitton captures shot put gold at Diamond League in Brussels
By The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
BRUSSELS – Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton rebounded from a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics by capturing Diamond League gold on Friday. Mitton, of Brooklyn, N.S., won the competition, the final Diamond League event of the season, with a heave of 20.25 metres on her third throw. Chase Jackson of the U.S. placed second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC looks to kick-start late-season playoff push by downing visiting Austin FC
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
Toronto FC welcomes Austin FC to BMO Field for the first time Saturday, in a battle of two teams on the MLS playoff bubble. “It’s an important game,” said Toronto captain Jonathan Osorio. “We know what’s at stake. We know we’re fighting (for position). But I think we’re embracing it. “When you look at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Travis Dermott to professional tryout
By The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a professional tryout on Friday. Dermott, a 27-year-old from Newmarket, Ont., produced two goals, five assists and 26 penalty minutes in 50 games with the Arizona Coyotes last season. The six-foot, 202-pound blueliner has also played for the Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal looks to break slump against Charlotte with playoff hopes in the balance
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
MONTREAL – Laurent Courtois knows his team is struggling. With CF Montreal on a slide and their Major League Soccer season hanging in the balance, the head coach needs his players to keep their heads high. “Keep the course,” Courtois said. “Keep the course no matter what happens because we know what we are capable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former world No. 1 Sharapova wins fan vote for International Tennis Hall of Fame
By The Associated Press on September 13th, 2024
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, led the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s fan vote her first year on the ballot – an important part to possible selection to the hall’s next class. The organization released the voting results Friday. American doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan finished second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!My Boy Prince to race against older horses in $1-million Woodbine Mile
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
TORONTO – He’s firmly among Canada’s top three-year-olds but My Boy Prince faces a stiff test Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack. The ’24 King’s Plate runner-up will be part of a global field in the $1-million Woodbine Mile turf event. Not only will it be My Boy Prince’s first race against older competition but among the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men to play rugby test matches against Chile and Romania in November
By The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
The Canadian men’s rugby team is headed to Europe in November to play Chile and Romania in Bucharest. Canada, currently ranked 22nd in the world, will face No. 21 Chile on Nov. 9 and No. 20 Romania on Nov. 16. Coach Kingsley Jones and Canada are currently in Tokyo, where they take on No. 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats host Redblacks in important East Division contest for both teams
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
HAMILTON – For Scott Milanovich and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, what’s understood need not be discussed. Hamilton (3-9) hosts Ottawa (8-3-1) on Saturday afternoon in an important East Division matchup for both teams. The Ticats enter weekend action six points behind third-place Toronto (6-6) while the Redblacks can clinch their first post-season berth since 2018 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former receiver Green part of Canadian Football Hall of Fame’s 2024 class
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
For over a decade, S.J. Green was the enemy of Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans. He should receive a warmer reception Saturday when recognized as a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Then again . . . “I’ll be honest, if I get a boo or two I won’t be surprised,” Green said with a ... Read More »
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