National Sports
Two climbers injured by rockfall on ‘well-known’ route in Squamish, B.C.
By The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Police in Squamish, B.C., say two climbers sustained “significant injuries” and had to be rescued from a route on the Stawamus Chief mountain on Thursday. Squamish RCMP say the climbers were then taken to hospital to receive care. A social media post from Squamish Search and Rescue says the climbers were injured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada cricket team back in action with a new captain and search for a new coach
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
After making its debut at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup this summer, Canada is back in action in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play in the Netherlands under new leadership and with a search for a new coach underway. Nicholas Kirton has taken over as captain from Saad Bin Zafar and Cricket Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu presented Olympic bronze medal first awarded to American Jordan Chiles
By Nicolae Dumitrache And Vadim Ghirda, The Associated Press on August 16th, 2024
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) – Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu received her Olympic bronze medal during a ceremony in the capital Bucharest on Friday that marked the conclusion of a swirl of controversy after the medal was first awarded to U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles but later revoked. “I did not expect the medal to be so heavy, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women climb to No. 6 in new FIFA rankings in wake of scandal-ridden Olympics
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
The Canadian women, despite an Olympic spying scandal that cost the team its coach and a six-point penalty, have climbed two spots to No. 6 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Canada, which went to Paris as the defending Olympic champion, was rewarded for its on-field performance, posting wins over France, New Zealand and Colombia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Ward kicks game-winning field goal to lift Redblacks over Stampeders 31-29
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
CALGARY – Lewis Ward kicked a 51-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to lead the Ottawa Redblacks to a 31-29 win over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Thursday. Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli completed 27-of-35 passes for 254 yards and one touchdown pass to Devonte Dedmon. After dressing as the Redblacks’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
Thursday’s Scoreboard CFL Ottawa 31 Calgary 29 — NFL Pre-Season Philadelphia 14 New England 13 — MLB American League Detroit 2 Seattle 1 Baltimore 5 Boston 1 Minnesota 3 Texas 2 National League Milwaukee 6 L.A. Dodgers 4 San Francisco 6 Atlanta 0 Philadelphia 13 Washington 3 Interleague Oakland 7 N.Y. Mets 6 — WNBA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps FC Girls down Alianza in CONCACAF W Champions Cup playoff in El Salvador
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Emily Wong’s 25th-minute penalty moved the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite team into the group stage of the inaugural CONCACAF W Champions Cup with a 1-0 preliminary-round victory Thursday over El Salvador’s Alianza Women FC. The victory at Estadio Cuscatlan means Vancouver slots into Group B of the CONCACAF tournament for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps FC Girls down Allianza in CONCACAF W Champions Cup playoff in El Salvador
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Emily Wong’s 25th-minute penalty moved the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite team into the group stage of the inaugural CONCACAF W Champions Cup with a 1-0 preliminary-round victory Thursday over El Salvador’s Allianza Women FC. The victory at Estadio Cuscatlan means Vancouver slots into Group B of the CONCACAF tournament for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Rapid FC unveiled as city’s Northern Super League team
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Northern Super League team in the nation’s capital will be known as Ottawa Rapid FC. The Canadian professional women’s soccer team revealed its name and logo Thursday at TD Place, where the club will also play home games during the league’s inaugural season. The logo is a circular crest of different shades ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk makes an ace and leads St. Jude. Pendrith, Matsuyama right behind
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet in London and lost his caddie and coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs from thieves who snatched their bag. None of that seemed to bother the Japanese star Thursday to start of the PGA Tour’s postseason. Chris Kirk made a hole-in-one on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia’s Minjee Lee leads rain-delayed Women’s Scottish Open with opening 67
By The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) – Two-time major champion Minjee Lee of Australia managed a strong wind and caught a break with rare sunshine in a wet Scottish summer with a 5-under 67 on Thursday for a one-shot lead in the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open before play was stopped for the day. Lydia Ko, coming off ... Read More »
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