National Sports
McCabe scores OT winner, Matthews nets 65th goal, Leafs down Penguins
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
TORONTO – Jake McCabe scored at 1:30 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday. Auston Matthews added his NHL-leading 65th goal of the season to go along with an assist, while Matthew Knies also scored for Toronto (45-23-9). Ilya Samsonov made 29 saves. Rickard Rakell and Drew O’Connor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simms scores OT winner for U.S. in 1-0 decision over Canada in women’s world hockey
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
UTICA, N.Y. – The United States defeated Canada 1-0 overtime at the women’s world hockey championship Monday to stay unbeaten and claim the top seed in their group. Kirsten Simms scored the OT winner at 3:38 in front of a jubilant sellout of 4,072 at the Adirondack Bank Center. The U.S. had an odd-man rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers Centre renos impress Blue Jays fans but how new field plays still a question
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
TORONTO – The new-look Rogers Centre made an excellent first impression on fans before the Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener. Friends Matthew Martin, Jack Fisher and Ben Watson, all from Kitchener, Ont., were excited by the extensive renovations to Toronto’s ballpark after the gates opened on Monday before the Blue Jays hosted the Seattle Mariners. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s swim trials shift to Toronto from Montreal because of fire, pool closure
By The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
TORONTO – Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic swim trials have been moved from Montreal to Toronto. The trials to determine Canada’s swim teams for the Paris Summer Games were scheduled to be held at Montreal’s Olympic pool May 13-19. But it was announced Wednesday the pool will be closed four-to-six months because of smoke and water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abstreiter stops 32 shots to lead Germany past Sweden at world women’s hockey event
By The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
UTICA, N.Y. – Sandra Abstreiter stopped 32 shots to lead Germany past Sweden 1-0 and cement top spot in Group B at the world women’s hockey championship Monday. Abstreiter was a pivotal figure for Germany (3-0-0) as Franziska Feldmeier didn’t score the game’s first – and only – goal until midway through the third period. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors centre Kelly Olynyk impressed with NCAA star Zach Edey’s improvement
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
Toronto Raptors centre Kelly Olynyk shook his head in disbelief when he heard that fellow Canadian Zach Edey had won the Naismith Award as U.S. college basketball’s player of the year for a second time. “That guy is nice,” said Olynyk chuckling as he drew out the “nice” for emphasis. Edey’s Purdue Boilermakers faced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL’s playoff race
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on April 8th, 2024
When April began, the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers looked on track to make the playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche had a good shot at winning the Central Division. Not so much anymore, with the losses cascading down like spring showers. The Capitals have lost their past six games, the Flyers their past seven and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic eclipses Roger Federer’s record for oldest man ranked No. 1 in tennis
By The Associated Press on April 8th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Novak Djokovic has surpassed another tennis record once held by Roger Federer, becoming the oldest man to be ranked No. 1 in the ATP Tour’s computerized rankings. Djokovic is 36 – he turns 37 next month – and is now older than Federer was on his last day atop the rankings in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada grants Calgary defenceman Landon DuPont exceptional player status
By The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
CALGARY – Hockey Canada granted Landon DuPont, a 14-year-old defenceman from Calgary, exceptional player status Monday. That means DuPont will be eligible for the Western Hockey League draft May 9 and able to play in the league on a full-time basis starting next season. DuPont becomes the first defenceman and second player in league history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach says SheBelieves Cup final against U.S. will provide benchmark for squad
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
The last time Canada faced the U.S., the skies opened above San Diego and the two teams slogged it out on a waterlogged pitch in the semifinal of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Coach Bev Priestman and the Canadian women found themselves having to adapt again Monday because of conditions above, with the solar eclipse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada grants defenceman Landon DuPont exceptional player status
By The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
CALGARY – Hockey Canada granted Landon DuPont, a 14-year-old defenceman from Calgary, exceptional player status Monday. That means DuPont will be eligible for the Western Hockey League draft May 9 and able to play in the league on a full-time basis starting next season. DuPont becomes the first defenceman and second player in league history ... Read More »
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