National Sports
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper leaves game at Toronto after being hit on left elbow by pitch
By The Associated Press on September 4th, 2024
TORONTO (AP) – Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper left Wednesday’s game at Toronto after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch. Harper winced in pain and grabbed his elbow after he was struck by a 92 mph fastball from right-hander Bowden Francis in the first inning. Harper stayed in to run the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC midfielder Kosi Thompson fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee
By The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Toronto FC midfielder Kosi Thompson an undisclosed amount for tangling with D.C. United midfielder Gabriel Pirani in TFC’s 3-1 loss Saturday. Thompson attempted to play peacemaker as teammate Richie Laryea clashed with Pirani in the 90th minute of the game at BMO Field. But in pushing the Brazilian away, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets players, GM try to make sense of tragedy after deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
By Noah Weiskopf, The Associated Press on September 4th, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Just three weeks before the opening of training camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are seeking to make sense of a senseless tragedy after All-Star winger Johnny Gaudreau and younger brother Matthew 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!Canadian Nathan Rourke to make fourth straight start for B.C. Lions
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
Vernon Adam Jr. is back practising with the B.C. Lions but Canadian Nathan Rourke will remain the club’s starting quarterback. Rourke will make a fourth straight start Friday night when B.C. (6-6) visits the Montreal Alouettes (10-1). Head coach Rick Campbell said this week he hopes Adams could dress for the game and possibly be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL’s Senators, Canadian LPGA star Henderson reach multi-year partnership
By The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have reached a multi-year partnership with Canadian LPGA star Brooke Henderson, the NHL team announced Wednesday. As part of the agreement, Henderson’s water bottles and golf towels will feature the Ottawa Senators logo. The 26-year-old Henderson is the most decorated Canadian golfer in major professional tour history. The Smiths Falls, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Nicholas Bennett captures second Paralympic swim gold, Maxwell earns silver
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
PARIS – The work that produced Nicholas Bennett’s first gold medal of the Paralympic Games was the key to his second. The Canadian surged into the lead on the breaststroke leg of his 200-metre individual medley en route to victory Wednesday, and two days after his gold in the 100-metre breaststroke. The 20-year-old from Parksville, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks’ Bethel-Thompson, Redblacks’ Webb capture CFL Honour Roll honours
By The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
TORONTO – Edmonton Elks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson and defensive back Webb of the Ottawa Redblacks were the top offensive and defensive performers in the CFL’s weekly honour roll Wednesday. Bethel-Thompson earned a grade of 90.2 for his play in Edmonton’s 35-20 Labour Day win over the Calgary Stampeders on Monday. Bethel-Thompson finished 25-of-36 passing for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexis Galarneau replaces injured Milos Raonic on Canada’s Davis Cup roster
By The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
TORONTO – Alexis Galarneau will replace Milos Raonic on the Canadian team at next week’s Davis Cup group stage in Manchester, England. Tennis Canada says Raonic is unable to play due to a broken toe. Galarneau, the world No. 220 from Laval, Que., joins a lineup that includes Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov of Richmond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On and off the soccer pitch, Eustaquio brothers deal with emotional roller-coaster
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
A lot has happened to Mauro Eustaquio in recent months, bringing both grief and joy. The York United FC assistant coach took temporary charge of the CPL club in late May before reverting to his regular role when Mexican Benjamin Mora was handed the reins. And this month he is serving as a guest coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Columbus forward Jacen Russell-Rowe replaces injured Theo Bair in Canada camp
By The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
Columbus Crew forward Jacen Russell-Rowe has replaced the injured Theo Bair in camp with Canada ahead of friendlies against the U.S. and Mexico. Canada Soccer said Bair arrived into camp with the injury and will return to his French club AJ Auxerre for further assessment. It’s the second injury-enforced change for Canada coach Jesse Marsch. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Bennett wins second Paralympic swim gold, Reid earns silver
By The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2024
PARIS – Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett is a double gold medallist at the Paralympic Games. The 20-year-old from Parksville, B.C., won the men’s 200-metre individual medley in Paralympic record time two days after taking the 100-metre breaststroke in Paris. Bennett is the first Canadian man to win multiple gold medals in Paralympic swimming since Benoit ... Read More »
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