National Sports
QMJHL roundup: Tourigny nets 4 points, Cataractes roll Remparts 5-0
By The Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2024
QUEBEC – Jordan Tourigny scored three goals and added an assist as the visiting Shawinigan Cataractes crushed the Quebec Remparts 5-0 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday at Centre Videotron. Louis-Philippe Fontaine and Matvei Gridin also scored for the Cataractes (7-7), who got a 17-save shutout performance from netminder Felix Hamel. Felix ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian short track skaters win 4 medals, including 3 golds
By The Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2024
MONTREAL – A focus on teamwork – in both individual distances and in the relay – helped Canada’s short track squad capture four medals, including three gold, on home ice on Saturday during the second stop of the ISU Short Track World Tour in Montreal. The women’s relay team of Kim Boutin (Sherbrooke, Que.), Danaé ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec’s Charles (Air) Jourdain wins bantamweight debut on UFC Edmonton card
By The Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2024
EDMONTON – Canadian Charles (Air) Jourdain celebrated his bantamweight debut by submitting American Victor (La Mangosta) Henry in the second round on the UFC Fight Night undercard Saturday. The five-foot-nine Jourdain (16-8-1) had previously fought at featherweight (145 pounds) and lightweight (155) but dropped down to 135 pounds after two straight losses. “It’s incredible. I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan edges Korea 6-5 to win Pan Continental final
By The Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2024
LACOMBE, Alta. – Rachael Homan’s Ottawa team, which includes vice-skip Tracy Fleury, second Emma Miskew and lead Sarah Wilkes, stole a single point in the 10th end to defeat South Korea 6-5 and win the women’s Pan Continental Curling Championship on Saturday night. Homan’s Canadian squad had defeated Eunji Gim and the Koreans 8-2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge FC advances to sixth straight CPL final with 1-0 win over Atletico Ottawa
By The Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2024
HAMILTON – Malik Owolabi-Belewu scored in the 53rd minute and Forge FC advanced to the Canadian Premier League championship game with a 1-0 win over Atletico Ottawa in the semifinal Saturday. No. 1 Forge advanced to a sixth straight CPL final, where they’ll play second-seeded Cavalry FC next Saturday. Cavalry advanced to the title game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carter speaks of legacy, relationship with Raptors fans ahead of jersey retirement
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – Vince Carter spoke about family, legacy, anger, and ultimately, love in an emotional news conference ahead of his jersey being retired by the Toronto Raptors. Carter will become the first player in Raptors history to be so honoured. His iconic No. 15 will be hung in the rafters of Scotiabank Arena in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly throws four TDs, Argonauts return to East final with 58-38 win over Redblacks
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – Quarterback Chad Kelly tossed four touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Toronto Argonauts to a 58-38 win against the Ottawa Redblacks in the East Division semifinal on Saturday. A last-minute Ottawa touchdown allowed the teams to match the CFL playoff record with 96 points combined, set when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amber Glenn overcomes a fall to win her first Grand Prix figure skating title
By The Associated Press on November 2nd, 2024
ANGERS, France (AP) – Amber Glenn overcame a fall and her own doubts to win a maiden Grand Prix figure skating title Saturday at the Grand Prix de France. The American skater had the lead from Friday’s short program. That and the support of the crowd got her through a tough free skate in which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U Sports Roundup: Laval Rouge et Or advance to 21st straight Dunsmore Cup final
By The Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2024
QUEBEC – The Laval Rouge et Or are going back to the Dunsmore Cup final for a 21st straight year. Quarterback Arnaud Desjardins threw for 327 yards and two touchdowns as the No. 3-ranked Rouge et Or defeated the Concordia Stingers 41-18 on Saturday to advance to the RSEQ final. Laval will face the winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida Panthers top Dallas Stars 4-2 and sweep 2-game series in Finland
By The Associated Press on November 2nd, 2024
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) – AJ Greer scored his first goal for Florida early in the third period, Aleksander Barkov and Niko Mikkola each had assists in their homeland and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Saturday to finish a two-game sweep in Finland. Sam Reinhart, Evan Rodrigues and Matthew Tkachuk also had goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole exercises opt out but Yankees can keep him by adding 2029 salary, Rizzo option declined
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on November 2nd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Gerrit Cole exercised his opt out from his New York Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void the opt out by adding a $36 million salary for 2029, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. Three days after the Yankees lost the World Series, New York ... Read More »
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