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Driver charged with killing NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level
By Maryclaire Dale, The Associated Press on September 13th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and brother Matthew, 29, were killed in Carneys Point, New Jersey, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitehead becomes 1st CHL player to verbally commit to playing NCAA hockey
By John Wawrow And Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on September 13th, 2024
Braxton Whitehead said Friday he has verbally committed to Arizona State, making him the first member of a Canadian Hockey League team to attempt to play the sport at the Division I U.S. college level since a lawsuit was filed challenging the NCAA’s longstanding ban on players it deems to be professionals. Whitehead posted on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It’s not an easy game’: Vancouver Whitecaps cautious of lowly San Jose Earthquakes
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on September 13th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps aren’t taking anything for granted as they prepare for their next matchup. Sure, the ‘Caps (12-8-6) come in undefeated in their last three games across all competitions (2-0-1). And yes, on Saturday they’ll host the San Jose Earthquakes (5-20-2), a team that lingers at the bottom of the Major League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Thursday’s Scoreboard NFL Buffalo 31 Miami 10 — MLB American League Houston 6 Oakland 3 N.Y. Yankees 2 Boston 1 Tampa Bay 5 Cleveland 2 Texas 5 Seattle 4 National League St. Louis 6 Cincinnati 1 Miami 6 Washington 3 Milwaukee 3 San Francisco 0 Interleague Colorado 4 Detroit 2 — WNBA New York 99 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Marina Stakusic advances to quarterfinals at Guadalajara Open
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Canada’s Marina Stakusic is moving on to the quarterfinals of the Guadalajara Open. The Mississauga, Ont., native defeated the tournament top seed, Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (0) in the round of 16 on Thursday. Stakusic faced a 0-4 deficit in the third and final set before marching back into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Lipsky shoots 65 to take 1st-round lead at Silverado in FedEx Cup Fall opener
By Michael Wagaman, The Associated Press on September 12th, 2024
NAPA, Calif. (AP) – David Lipsky shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday at Silverado Country Club to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Procore Championship. Winless in 104 events since joining the PGA Tour in 2022, Lipsky went out with the early groups and had eight birdies with one bogey to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes receiver Philpot announces he’ll be out for the rest of season
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot has announced he will be out for the rest of the CFL season. The Delta, B.C., native posted the news on his Instagram page Thursday. “To Be Continued. Shoutout my team, the fans of the CFL and the whole city of Montreal! I can’t wait to be back healthy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ceiling high for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ahmed: Canada coach
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Jesse Marsch issued Canada’s men’s soccer squad a challenge – get physical. The edict came after the Canadians surprised many at this summer’s Copa America tournament, making it through to the semifinals. As his players departed for their professional clubs, the head coach wanted them thinking about continued growth. “I challenged them to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Call her coach: Canadian basketball great Natalie Achonwa ready for next step
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Becoming a coach has always been in the cards for Canadian basketball great Natalie Achonwa. The four-time Olympian was named the assistant coach of player development for the Michigan Wolverines NCAA women’s basketball team on Tuesday. Achonwa said that although she’ll miss being an active player, she’s ready for the next step of her basketball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays pick up de Geus off waivers from Marlins, option him to triple-A Buffalo
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Miami Marlins. He was immediately optioned to the Blue Jays’ triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. Righty Yerry RodrÃguez was also designated for assignment. The 26-year-old de Geus, has appeared in 11 games between Miami and Seattle this season, spending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens’ Hutson, Mailloux, Reinbacher battle for NHL roster spots at rookie camp
By Alexis Bélanger-Champagne, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
BROSSARD, Que. – The Montreal Canadiens made room for their young defensive talent this summer by moving two established players. But blue-line prospects Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux and David Reinbacher are trying not to look too far ahead, even though they all dream of seizing this opportunity to make the NHL roster. The Canadiens traded ... Read More »
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