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Canadian men expect physical challenge from hard-hitting Tonga in Tokyo rugby test
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Canada’s rugby test against Tonga on Saturday in Tokyo comes with a modest prize – fifth place at the six-team Pacific Nations Cup. But next year, such a game could mean World Cup qualification. World Rugby says the top three teams from next year’s Pacific Nations Cup will book their ticket to the 2027 World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents look to save costs as youth sports programs get more expensive
By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
When Monisha Sharma looked into swim lessons for her daughter, she decided to take an unconventional route to save costs. Rather than enrolling in a formal program, the Toronto woman joined together with a group of neighbours who pooled funds to hire a private instructor at a recreation centre. Sharma figured swimming and soccer, which ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. Lions lean on versatile offence to continue win streak against Toronto Argonauts
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
VANCOUVER – A fresh face has been gracing the B.C. Lions’ highlight reels in recent weeks. Midway through his second CFL campaign, wide receiver Ayden Eberhardt has contributed touchdowns in two consecutive games. The 26-year-old wide receiver from Loveland, Colo., was the lone B.C. player to reel in a passing major in his team’s 37-23 ... Read More »
1 responseNorthern Super League starts taking deposits for season tickets for 2025 kickoff
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
The fledgling Northern Super League will get an early feel for its appeal Thursday when all six clubs start taking deposits for season tickets. The women’s pro soccer league, set to kick off next April, is offering fans a first crack at a season ticket if they put down $50 per seat. Seat selection priority, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague N.Y. Mets 6 Toronto 2 Arizona 14 Texas 4 Detroit 7 Colorado 4 Philadelphia 3 Tampa Bay 2 Seattle 5 San Diego 2 American League Cleveland 6 Chicago White Sox 4 N.Y. Yankees 4 Kansas City 3 (11 innings) Boston 5 Baltimore 3 (10 innings) Minnesota 6 L.A. Angels 4 Oakland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners righty Bryan Woo loses perfect game in 7th inning on homer by Fernando Tatis Jr.
By The Associated Press on September 11th, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) – Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo lost his bid for a perfect game and no-hitter with one out in the seventh inning Wednesday night when San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a solo home run. Woo retired the first 19 batters, but left an elevated fastball on the inner half of the plate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners righty Bryan Woo perfect through 6 innings against Padres
By The Associated Press on September 11th, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) – Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo has not allowed a baserunner through six innings against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Woo has relied mostly on his fastball at the top of the strike zone to shut down the Padres. The closest San Diego has come to a hit was Manny Machado’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Stakusic, partner Savinykh lose in doubles quarterfinals at Guadalajara Open
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2024
ZAPOPAN, Mexico – Canada’s Marina Stakusic and Valeria Savinykh of Russia are out of the Guadalajara Open. The pair lost in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 to Oksana Kalashnikova of Georgia and Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia in the women’s doubles quarterfinals Wednesday. The fourth-seeded Kalashnikova and Rakhimova converted four of eight break points en route to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada exits U-20 World Cup but not before giving defending champion Spain a scare
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2024
SANTIAGO DE CALI, Colombia – Captain Silvia Lloris’ 81st-minute goal lifted defending champion Spain to a 2-1 comeback victory over Canada on Wednesday in round-of-16 play at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Lucia Moral was the provider, chesting down a cross to put Lloris behind the defence in a crowded Canadian penalty box. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid looking forward after Oilers’ run to Stanley Cup final
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2024
LAS VEGAS – Connor McDavid attacked the off-season from a different angle. The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain hopes it will help his team secure one more victory next June. After the club fell to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final, McDavid knew there wouldn’t be much time to make physical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays’ Francis throws eight no-hit innings but bullpen falters in 6-2 loss to Mets
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis threw eight no-hit innings on Wednesday afternoon before the bullpen faltered in a 6-2 loss to the New York Mets. Francisco Lindor ended Francis’s no-hit bid with a solo homer to lead off the ninth inning. He drove an 0-2 pitch an estimated 398 feet to tie the game. ... Read More »
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