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Shohei Ohtani leading off for Dodgers in World Series Game 3, two days after dislocating shoulder
By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Shohei Ohtani was in the starting lineup as the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, two days after the star partially dislocated his left shoulder. Ohtani got hurt sliding into second base when he was caught stealing to end the seventh inning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halifax Wanderers add experience to front office in Canadian Mark Watson
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
After a 2024 regular season deemed “simply unacceptable,” Halifax Wanderers FC has brought Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Mark Watson on board as a senior football strategy adviser. The 54-year-old Watson is well connected, having most recently spent four seasons as Minnesota United’s technical director in Major League Soccer. He has also served as head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas captain Stone, Preds goalie Saros, Stars centre Duchene named NHL three stars
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
NEW YORK – Vegas right-wing Mark Stone, Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros and Dallas centre Matt Duchene have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week Stone led the league with eight points (two goals, six assists) in three games last week. The Golden Knights captain led the league with 17 points (four goals, 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Uncertainty looms over promising finish as Elks head into off-season
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
EDMONTON – While an optimist may point out that the Edmonton Elks went 7-4 to close out the season after a dreadful 0-7 start, the team heads into the CFL off-season with plenty of questions. Will interim general manager Geroy Simon and interim head coach Jarious Jackson, who replaced former coach and GM Chris Jones ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary’s Drew Fischer honoured as Major League Soccer’s Referee of the Year
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
Canadian Drew Fischer has been honoured as MLS Referee of the Year. The 44-year-old from Calgary took charge of 16 regular-season games this season, including the 200th of his career when the Vancouver Whitecaps hosted Los Angeles FC on Oct. 13. Fischer also worked as a referee and fourth official at the 2024 Summer Olympics. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada thumps Taiwan 13-0 in women’s action at Pan Continental Curling Championships
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
LACOMBE, Alta. – Canada’s Rachel Homan improved to 2-0 at the Pan Continental Curling Championships with a 13-0 rout of Taiwan in Monday’s early draw. Homan’s Ottawa-based squad opened with the hammer and scored five in the first end, then stole points in five consecutive ends before the teams shook hands. Canada was scheduled to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacific’s Gazdov, Vancouver’s Irving, York’s Vincensini up for CPL’s top goalie award
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
Pacific FC’s Emil Gazdov, Vancouver FC’s Callum Irving and York United FC’s Thomas Vincensini are the finalists for the Canadian Premier League’s Golden Glove award, honouring the best goalkeeper during the 2024 regular season. The winner, to be decided in a vote by technical leadership from all eight CPL clubs as well as select media, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dave Dickenson to return as Stampeders’ coach and general manager next season
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
CALGARY – Dave Dickenson will be back as the head coach and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders next season. Despite a disappointing 2024 season in Calgary, Stampeders president and Jay McNeil said Monday that Dickenson has earned another season guiding the CFL club. Calgary (5-12) finished at the bottom of the West Division with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Country superstar Shania Twain returning to Calgary Stampede
By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
CALGARY – Canadian music star Shania Twain is set to perform at next year’s Calgary Stampede, her first show during the 10-day western festival in more than a decade. The 59-year-old has sold more than 100 million records, making her one of the top-selling country artists of all time. She has released six albums, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC takes first steps on ‘total rebuild,’ leaves forward Prince Owusu in limbo
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
Toronto FC, taking the first steps in what has been billed as a “total rebuild,” has declined 2025 contract options on defenders Aimé Mabika and Shane O’Neill, midfielder Brandon Servania and goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh. The fate of German forward Prince Owusu, the team’s leading scorer with nine goals, remains to be decided. TFC says it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs re-sign defenceman McCabe to five-year contract
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenceman Jake McCabe to a five-year contract, the club announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4.51 million. McCabe has three assists in nine games in his second full season with the Leafs. He had 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 73 games ... Read More »
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