National Sports
This year’s World Series is 2nd-least watched on TV
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Houston Astros’ six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies finished as the second least-watched World Series on television. The six games averaged 11,784,000 on Fox, down 1.3% from the 11,940,000 for the Atlanta Braves’ six-game win over the Astros last year and ahead of only the 9,946,000 for the Los Angeles ... Read More »
1 responseCanada Ravens women look to end Rugby League World Cup campaign on a winning note
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
The Canada Ravens look to end their Rugby League World Cup campaign on a winning note Wednesday against tournament debutant Brazil in Leeds, England. Having lost to Papua New Guinea (34-12) and England (54-4), the Canadian women cannot advance to the semifinals. Pride and third place in Group A are on the line Wednesday at ... Read More »
1 responseGymnastics coach from Durham region charged with sexual assault, exploitation
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
OSHAWA, Ont. – A Canadian gymnastics coach has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation. According to the Durham Regional Police special victims unit, an investigation commenced last month after a victim reported that they had been inappropriately touched. Sarah Nicholson, 34, of Oshawa, Ont., has been charged with five counts of sexual assault ... Read More »
1 responseEcuador keeps World Cup place after ruling by sports court
By The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) – Ecuador kept its place at the World Cup but will be deducted three points in qualifying for the 2026 tournament because of a false document being used to get a passport for a Colombia-born player, sport’s highest court ruled Tuesday. The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling comes 12 days before ... Read More »
1 responseNew Zealand prop Isaac Salmon returns for second season with the Toronto Arrows
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
TORONTO – Prop Isaac Salmon has re-signed with the Toronto Arrows for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old from New Zealand was named the Arrows forward of the year in his debut 2022 season with the team. The five-foot-eleven, 255-pounder played in 16 matches, including 12 starts, collecting 518 carry metres on 79 ... Read More »
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