National Sports
Canada’s Achonwa made assistant coach of Michigan Wolverines women’s basketball team
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Four-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa is joining Michigan women’s basketball staff as the assistant coach for player development. Achonwa was Canada’s captain at the recently completed Paris Games. It was Achonwa’s fourth Olympics, the most ever by a Canadian basketball player. She played alongside 18-year-old guard Syla Swords, who will now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions running back Mackie, Stamps lineman Rose, Elks O-line named to CFL honour roll
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
TORONTO – B.C. Lions running back David Mackie, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Mike Rose and the Edmonton Elks’ offensive line were named to the CFL’s honour roll on Tuesday. They were recognized for their superior play in Week 14 of the league’s schedule. Mackie was singled out after he had four rushes for 33 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach says young Canadians are up for the challenge of Spain at FIFA U-20 World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
After a roller-coaster finale to the group stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Canada has made it to the round of 16 where defending champion Spain awaits Wednesday in Cali, Colombia. It’s a tall order – Spain is a force at all ages in the women’s game – but Canada coach Cindy Tye ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime give Canada 2-0 edge, win over Argentina at Davis Cup
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Canada has defeated Argentina at the Davis Cup. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3 in the first singles rubber match on Tuesday in Group D action at the AO Arena. Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime then defeated Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-3 in the second singles match. Shapovalov broke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Soccer Business points to ‘new, landmark offer’ made to Canada Soccer
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
TORONTO – While Canada Soccer says a new labour agreement with its players is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, CSB says it “proactively made a new, landmark offer” six weeks ago. Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer’s CEO and general secretary, said Monday that the association has reached a “framework” for a long-awaited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shapovalov gives Canada 1-0 edge over Argentina in Davis Cup tie
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Canada has taken a 1-0 lead in its Davis Cup tie against Argentina. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3 in the first singles rubber match on Tuesday in Group D action at the AO Arena. Shapovalov broke on all four of his opportunities while firing five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to professional tryout
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
CALGARY – Veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie will attend the Calgary Flames training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Tuesday. Barrie had one goal and 14 assists in 41 games with the Nashville Predators last season. The 33-year-old offensive defenceman from Victoria produced 55 points (13 goals, 42 assists) in 75 games split between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Robertson to one-year, US$875K contract
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract worth US$875,000 on Tuesday. Robertson produced 14 goals and 13 assists in 56 games last season with the Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old reportedly requested a trade out of Toronto this summer, leading to a contract holdout. The Maple Leafs drafted Robertson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China’s Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2024
DALIAN, China (AP) – China’s Football Association has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match fixing and other forms of corruption in the latest effort to weed out graft in the county’s notoriously underperforming team sport. The official Xinhua News Agency reported Tuesday that Zhang Xiaopeng, a top police official, gave out details ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024
By The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard NFL San Francisco 32 N.Y. Jets 19 — MLB Interleague N.Y. Mets 3 Toronto 2 Philadelphia 2 Tampa Bay 1 American League Boston 12 Baltimore 3 N.Y. Yankees 10 Kansas City 4 Cleveland 5 Chicago White Sox 3 L.A. Angels 6 Minnesota 2 National League Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 0 Pittsburgh 3 Miami 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets take advantage of sloppy defence in 3-2 victory over Blue Jays
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
TORONTO – The New York Mets took advantage of some sloppy Toronto defence in a 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre. A throwing error, wild pitch and passed ball in the eighth inning led to a pair of New York runs and made a loser of reliever Tommy Nance ... Read More »
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