National Sports
Redblacks need work this off-season, but return to CFL playoffs set a foundation
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
OTTAWA – After a string of disappointing seasons, the Ottawa Redblacks finally had something to cheer about in 2024. The Redblacks made the playoffs for the first time since 2018, and while they lost 58-38 to the Toronto Argonauts in the East semifinal there is now a foundation to build on. One of the biggest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin St. Louis toughens his approach amid slow start for Canadiens
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
BROSSARD, Que. – As the Montreal Canadiens look for wins and progress, head coach Martin St. Louis is toughening his approach. “If we’re gonna transition as a team, I have to be in transition as well. It’s a big part of this season for me,” St. Louis said after practice Monday at CN Sports Complex. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints fire coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss. Darren Rizzi named interim coach
By Brett Martel, The Associated Press on November 4th, 2024
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, a day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended the Saints’ losing streak to seven games – their longest since 1999. “DA is an excellent football coach,” Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said. “This season, we’ve had an avalanche of injuries. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime rivals Ovechkin, Crosby join Necas as NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
NEW YORK – Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Carolina Hurricanes centre Martin Necas and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Ovechkin had a league-leading five goals and nine points in four games. The 39-year-old Capitals captain has 14 points in 11 games this season, and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports betting roundup: NFL and college football were all about the favourites
By Ryan Hannable Of Betmgm Sportsbook, The Associated Press on November 4th, 2024
The past weekend of football was all about the favourites. The favoured teams went 13-1 straight up and 10-4 against the spread in the NFL. In college football, the three most teams bet at the BetMGM Sportsbook in terms of number of bets and money all won and covered. All three were favourites. Trends of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former winners Kyle Bekker, Tristan Borges among finalists for CPL top player award
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
Previous winners Kyle Bekker and Tristan Borges are among the five finalists for the Canadian Premier League’s Player of the Year award. Bekker, who won in 2020 and was also a finalist in 2019 and ’23, and Borges, the 2019 winner, are joined by Forge FC teammate Alessandro Hojabrpour and Cavalry FC’s Tobias Warschewski and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacques Villeneuve calls thieves of late father’s bronze monument soulless idiots
By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
MONTREAL – Jacques Villeneuve, the son of late Canadian Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, is lashing out at thieves who stole a bronze statue of his father from outside a Quebec museum in his honour, calling them “idiots.” The younger Villeneuve, also a celebrated F1 driver, posted a video to social media on the weekend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named finalist for Silver Slugger award
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
NEW YORK – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named a finalist for an American League Silver Slugger Award on Monday. Guerrero, who hit 30 homers and drove in 103 runs last season, was nominated at first base with Carlos Santana of the Minnesota Twins and Canadian Josh Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach calls in 19 players in advance of CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
TORONTO – Canada coach Jesse Marsch has summoned 19 MLS players to a camp in Toronto ahead of the full men’s team getting together for the two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal later this month against Suriname. Canada, ranked 35th in the world, opens the series against No. 136 Suriname on Nov. 15 in Paramaribo. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After four decades on men’s curling circuit, Howard shifts attention to coaching
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
For the first time in four decades, curling legend Glenn Howard’s focus has fully shifted to coaching duties instead of his playing performance. That doesn’t make it any easier when the four-time world champion walks into an arena. “I still want to play, I don’t know if that’s ever going to go away,” said Howard. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leon Draisaitl filling the void left by injured Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
CALGARY – The Edmonton Oilers continue to dig themselves out of their early-season hole with Leon Draisaitl wielding a wide shovel in the absence of captain and NHL star Connor McDavid. Draisaitl’s second three-point night since McDavid was sidelined with an ankle injury paced the Oilers to a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on ... Read More »
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