November 23rd, 2024

National Sports

Oilers fall 4-2 to Golden Knights in McDavid’s return from injury

By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2024

EDMONTON – Noah Hanifin had a pair of goals as the Vegas Golden Knights won their first road game of the season, coming from behind to shock the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday. Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists and Mark Stone also scored for the Golden Knights (9-3-1), who have won two ... Read More »

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OHL Roundup: 67’s score three times in final frame to top Frontenacs 4-2

By The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2024

KINGSTON, Ont. – Luca Pinelli had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa 67’s used a three-goal third period to defeat the Kingston Frontenacs 4-2 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Filip Ekberg, Frankie Marrelli and Cooper Foster all scored in the final frame for Ottawa (6-6-2-1), which has won three of its ... Read More »

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QMJHL: Saguenéens extend win streak to seven games with 3-2 win over Océanic

By The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2024

RIMOUSKI, Que. – Peteris Bulans scored the game-winning goal at 4:05 of the third period as the Chicoutimi Saguenéens edged the Rimouski Océanic 3-2 on Wednesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action. Thomas Desruisseaux and Nathan Lecompte also chipped in goals for Chicoutimi (11-3-2), which extended its winning streak to seven games. Raphael Précourt ... Read More »

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Controversial Australian Olympic breaker retires from competition

By The Associated Press on November 6th, 2024

SYDNEY (AP) – Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ridiculed and spawned conspiracy theories about how she qualified for the Games. The now 37-year-old Sydney university lecturer failed to ... Read More »

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Fan’s death overshadows Bayern’s win in Champions League as fans refrain from singing

By The Associated Press on November 6th, 2024

MUNICH (AP) – Bayern Munich is mourning the death of a fan who attended the team’s 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Bavarian club said early Thursday morning that it received the news that the fan had died while being transported to the hospital. Bayern fans did not sing or ... Read More »

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Kelly, Argos have shot at redemption in East Division final rematch with Alouettes

By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2024

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can flip the script versus the Montreal Alouettes. Toronto visits Montreal on Saturday in an East Division final rematch. Last year, the Alouettes forced nine turnovers – returning two of Kelly’s four interceptions for TDs – in a stunning 38-17 road win before downing Winnipeg 28-24 in the Grey ... Read More »

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Used to fast starts, stumbling Boston Bruins in unfamiliar territory

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2024

Jim Montgomery turned to his right and trudged down the tunnel towards the visitors locker room at Scotiabank Arena. The Bruins head coach and his players moved past the windows of the rink’s exclusive new social club – a venue that allows select fans a brief glimpse into an NHL team’s journey. Boston’s ride has ... Read More »

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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan’s open Senate seat, defeating the GOP’s Mike Rogers

By Joey Cappelletti, The Associated Press on November 6th, 2024

DETROIT (AP) – Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has won Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, giving Democrats a bittersweet victory in a swing state that also backed Republican President-elect Donald Trump in his successful bid to return to the White House. Slotkin, a third-term representative, defeated former Republican congressman Mike Rogers. Democrats have held both ... Read More »

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Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi steps down to pursue other opportunities

By The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2024

TORONTO – Ahmed El-Awadi is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Swimming Canada. The governing body said Wednesday that El-Awadi is leaving to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with family. El-Awadi joined Swimming Canada as CEO in 2013. He had been on a personal leave of absence since May 25, 2023. ... Read More »

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Dutch defender Klomp finds home with Calgary’s Cavalry FC in Canadian Premier League

By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2024

Daan Klomp, his club career stalling in his native Netherlands, was considering quitting football for a day job in 2020. Klomp’s contract with NAC Breda had come to an end and the club’s new coach had made it clear the defender was not part of his plans. Not to mention the pandemic. Then Cavalry FC ... Read More »

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Canada’s Aaron Cockerill’s steady improvement takes him to DP World Tour playoffs

By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 6th, 2024

Aaron Cockerill has been carefully working away at his golf game like a master craftsman, just chipping away with a hammer and chisel. The result is that he’s in the midst of his best-ever season as a professional golfer and will play in the European-based DP World Tour’s playoffs for the first time ever when ... Read More »

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