National Sports
Gaudreau brothers are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends as ‘linemates forever’
By Dan Gelston And Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on September 9th, 2024
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) – She eulogized John Gaudreau through tears that would not be held back, her stories punctuated by sniffles, even an occasional laugh about falling in love with a young man with a mohawk, and the immeasurable heartbreak over a life that ended “way too soon.” Meredith Gaudreau had more to share about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sidney Crosby ‘pretty optimistic’ on contract extension with Penguins
By The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
LAS VEGAS – Sidney Crosby is confident he will have a new contract signed before the start of the NHL regular season. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour’s North American leg Monday, the Penguins captain said he’s “pretty optimistic” an extension will get done before Pittsburgh opens its schedule Oct. 9 against the New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer and national team players move closer to long-awaited labour deal
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
TORONTO – Canada Soccer has reached a “framework” for a long-awaited labour agreement with its men’s and women’s national teams. But the deal is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, whose investor group and board includes the Canadian Premier League owners. CSB looks after marketing and broadcast rights for both Canada Soccer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Jesse Marsch expects Mexico to present a tough test in Texas friendly
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
Despite Mexico failing to impress at this summer’s Copa America and firing coach Jaime Lozanoafter failing to get out of the group stage, Canada coach Jesse Marsch is expecting a tough test Tuesday when the two CONCACAF rivals meet in Arlington, Texas. The 40th-ranked Canadian men are coming off a 2-1 win over the 16th-ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL names and logos receive mixed reactions: ‘You will never please everyone’
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
Hockey star Hilary Knight wouldn’t expect anything less. More than a year after the circuit was founded, the Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled much-anticipated names and logos for all six franchises on Monday. Many fans took to social media to share their love for the new looks, but others weren’t so sure. “It’s tough,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chabot, Giroux, Stutzle excited for new-look Senators after Ottawa’s busy off-season
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
OTTAWA – Thomas Chabot’s golf swing seemingly wasn’t impacted by off-season wrist surgery or the addition of a wedding ring. He’s sure the operation will improve his on-ice performance when the Ottawa Senators’ season begins, too. Chabot, Claude Giroux, and Tim Stutzle were some of the Senators on hand Monday for the NHL team’s annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trainer Kevin Attard to run four horses in $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes event
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
It’s not as prestigious as the real thing but an unofficial Canadian Triple Crown would still be a significant accomplishment for Kevin Attard. Attard will send four horses postward Tuesday in the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Racetrack. Missing from the field, though, will be Attard’s King’s Plate-winning filly Caitlinhergrtness, who’s taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral
By Dan Gelston And Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on September 9th, 2024
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) – John and Matthew Gaudreau were remembered as loving brothers and husbands who put family above hockey and everything else at their tearful funeral Monday, a week and a half after they died when they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named honorary chairman of Presidents Cup
By The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
MONTREAL – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted an invitation to serve as honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup when the competition returns to Canada later this month. The Royal Montreal Golf Club hosts the best-on-best men’s international golf tournament Sept. 24-29. The biannual match-play competition sees 12 golfers from the United States face 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Stampeders sign linebacker Dan Basambombo, add to practice roster
By The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
CALGARY – Canadian linebacker Dan Basambombo signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday and was added to the team’s practice roster. The six-foot, 225-pound Basambombo was selected out of the Universite Laval in the second round of the 2020 CFL draft by the Ottawa Redblacks. He played 23 games with Ottawa in 2021 and 2022, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey community, family and friends mourn brothers John and Matthew Gaudreau at their funeral
By Dan Gelston And Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on September 9th, 2024
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) – John and Matthew Gaudreau are being mourned by family, friends and countless members of the hockey community at their funeral Monday in a Philadelphia suburb. Buses brought players and others to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania, and dozens of others walked in for the service, including several children ... Read More »
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