National Sports
Patrick Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada’s Paralympic flag-bearers in Paris
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2024
PARIS – Canada’s flag-bearers for the Paralympic Games in Paris are a contrast of personalities. Effervescent swimmer Katarina Roxon of Kippens, N.L., and dry-witted wheelchair basketball player Patrick Anderson of Fergus, Ont., will bear the Maple Leaf into Wednesday’s opening ceremonies on the Champs-Elysées. “I like to sneak into a party late and go sit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midfielder Niko Sigur named to Canadian men’s roster for September friendlies
By The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2024
Head coach Jesse Marsch has named midfielder Niko Sigur to Canada’s roster for friendlies against the United States and Mexico during the September FIFA international window. The Canadian men’s national team plays the United States on Sept. 7 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, followed by a meeting with Mexico at AT&T Stadium in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hoops player Anderson, swimmer Roxon named Canada’s Paralympic flag-bearers in Paris
By The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2024
PARIS – Basketball player Patrick Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon have been named Canada’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris. Anderson of Fergus, Ont., will compete in his sixth Paralympic Games. The 45-year-old is considered one of the best wheelchair basketball players of all time. Anderson led Canada to three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal transfers midfielder Mathieu Choinière to Swiss club Grasshopper Zurich
By The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2024
MONTREAL – Mathieu Choinière is heading to Europe. CF Montreal announced Tuesday that Choinière is joining Switzerland’s Grasshopper Club Zurich, ending a months-long saga after the homegrown midfielder reportedly requested a trade in May due to an impasse in contract negotiations. Choinière signed a contract through 2027 with GC Zurich, the team announced. The transfer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paralympic Games in Paris will stand out for veteran goalball captain Amy Burk
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2024
PARIS – Amy Burk doesn’t know if her fifth Paralympic Games will be her last, but she does know Paris will feel monumental to her. Her sons Lucas, 10, and five-year-old Ryan have albinism and visual impairment as she does. Burk hopes having her sons with her at South Paris Arena will help them fully ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘So ridiculous’: Canada’s air guitar world champ on letting loose with invisible axe
By Alex Goudge, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2024
After being named the world’s top air guitarist in Finland, a 34-year-old Canadian man is trying to drum up interest back home for his tongue-in-cheek craft. Zachary Knowles, also known as “Ichabod Fame,” was crowned the 2024 air guitar world champion on Friday, which guarantees him entry in next year’s competition. Dressed in a bright ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
By The Canadian Press on August 26th, 2024
Monday’s Games MLB American League Toronto 4 Boston 1, 1st game Toronto 7 Boston 3, 2nd game Kansas City 4 Cleveland 3, 1st game Kansas City 9 Cleveland 4, 2nd game Detroit 6 Chicago White Sox 3 Seattle 5 Tampa Bay 1 National League Chicago Cubs 18 Pittsburgh 8 San Diego 7 St. Louis 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays sweep Red Sox, Jansen in doubleheader
By By Ken Powtak, The Associated Press on August 26th, 2024
BOSTON (AP) – George Springer hit a three-run home run – his second homer of the day – to key a five-run fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays took two games from fading Boston by posting a 7-3 victory on Monday night to send the Red Sox to their fifth straight loss. In the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays sweep doubleheader against Jansen, Red Sox
By By Ken Powtak, The Associated Press on August 26th, 2024
BOSTON (AP) – George Springer hit a three-run homer – his second of the day – to key a five-run fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays took two games from fading Boston by posting a 7-3 victory on Monday night to send the Red Sox to their fifth straight loss. In the first game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thiem, the 2020 champion, ends U.S. Open career with cheers
By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on August 26th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Dominic Thiem never heard the unmistakable sounds of the New York crowd when he won the U.S. Open for his lone Grand Slam title. Arthur Ashe Stadium was nearly empty for his historic comeback on that 2020 night, the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the tournament to be played without fans. So even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Rise FC revealed as city’s Northern Super League franchise
By The Canadian Press on August 26th, 2024
Vancouver Rise FC has been unveiled as the name for the city’s new Northern Super League club. The new professional women’s soccer team revealed its name Monday, saying in a release that the moniker symbolizes “a beacon of empowerment and progress, inspiring the next generation to rise above and chase their dreams.” A teal shield-shaped ... Read More »
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