National Sports
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez advances to semifinal at Hong Kong Open
By The Canadian Press on November 1st, 2024
HONG KONG – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is moving on to the semifinal of the Hong Kong Open following a 6-1, 7-6 (9) win over American Bernarda Pera on Friday. Fernandez, the tournament’s third seed, recorded eight aces and won 73 per cent of her first serves in a match that lasted 91 minutes on centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on November 1st, 2024
A university basketball star on Vancouver Island is speaking out about the treatment she’s received as a transgender athlete. Vancouver Island University forward Harriette Mackenzie took to social media to detail what happened during and after a pair of home games against Canadian Bible College last weekend. The six-foot-two forward says in a video that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United hires Amorim as manager from Nov. 11 in a gamble by the fading English power
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on November 1st, 2024
Manchester United hired Ruben Amorim on Friday, gambling on a manager unproven in Europe’s top leagues to turn around the fortunes of the fading English power. At age 39, Amorim, who has joined from Portuguese champion Sporting Lisbon, will be the youngest person to coach United since the 1960s and the sixth permanent manager since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hana Wakimoto maintains her lead after the 2nd round of the LPGA Japan tournament
By The Associated Press on November 1st, 2024
SHIGA, Japan (AP) – Hana Wakimoto shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to maintain her lead after the second round of the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic. The Japanese player shot a 63 in the opening round and continued to set the pace with a 13-under-par total of 131 after 36 holes. Yealimi Noh of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thorns prepare to honour Christine Sinclair in final regular-season match
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on November 1st, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Through all the matches, goals and titles, Christine Sinclair’s favourite memory of the Thorns was one of her earliest, when she walked on the field in Portland for the very first National Women’s Soccer League season. More that 16,000 fans were at Providence Park for the Thorns’ home opener in 2013, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manchester United confirms hiring of Ruben Amorim as manager
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on November 1st, 2024
Manchester United on Friday hired Ruben Amorim as its sixth permanent manager since the retirement of Alex Ferguson in 2013. The 39-year-old Amorim arrives from Sporting Lisbon, which he led to two Portuguese titles in four full seasons in charge. Amorim replaces Erik ten Hag, who was fired on Monday with United languishing in 14th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carabins, Thunderbirds among those in action as U Sports football playoffs continue
By The Canadian Press on November 1st, 2024
The defending Vanier Cup-champion Montreal Carabins, the 2023 runner-up UBC Thunderbirds and the undefeated Laurier Golden Hawks are among the U Sports football teams in conference semifinal action this weekend. Here is a look at Saturday’s matchups: RSEQ Semifinals Concordia at No. 3 Laval, 12 p.m. Stade Telus-Université Laval, Quebec City The Rouge-et-Or (7-1) look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impact of Vince Carter still felt in Canadian recreational basketball
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 1st, 2024
TORONTO – Glen Grunwald’s expectations were low for Vince Carter’s pre-draft workout with the Toronto Raptors. Not because Carter didn’t have the skills or athleticism to be an impact player – he had been a standout for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, after all. But Carter had a gruelling workout with the Chicago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moreno, Albazi take different roads to UFC Fight Night main event in Edmonton
By The Canadian Press on November 1st, 2024
EDMONTON – Brandon (The Assassin Baby) Moreno has pretty much done it all in the UFC. The 30-year-old Mexican has been cut by the promotion, won and lost the flyweight title and then won and lost the 125-pound championship again. He has fought for the title six times – winning three times with two losses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vince Carter inspired Canadians to new heights, leading to current NBA boom
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 1st, 2024
TORONTO – Ask any Canadian playing in the NBA about Vince Carter and they’ll tell you they’re there because of him. And there are a lot of them. Carter will have his Toronto Raptors jersey retired in a ceremony at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, the first player in franchise history to be so honoured. Denver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bisons hope to give coach Dobie’s career a storybook ending with a Vanier Cup title
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on November 1st, 2024
WINNIPEG – Spending part of his childhood living in a bunkhouse without running water impacted Brian Dobie’s outlook on life. The University of Manitoba football coach gained an understanding that everyone faces challenges, and people deserve a chance to reach their full potential. Dobie has shown that to his players throughout his 29-year career as ... Read More »
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