National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Man United fires Ten Hag after woeful start to the season and puts Van Nistelrooy in interim control
By James Robson, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2024
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester United finally ran out of patience and fired manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after a troubled start to the season which has left the 20-time English champions languishing in the Premier League amid a period of major upheaval at the storied club. Ten Hag, who was hired in 2022, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson’s death in England
By Ken Maguire, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England. A man remains under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Thousands of fans witnessed the grisly collision last Oct. 28 and there’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United fires manager Erik ten Hag after troubled start to the season
By James Robson, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2024
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester United fired Erik ten Hag on Monday after a troubled start to the season left the 20-time English champions in 14th place in the Premier League and the club’s new leadership unimpressed with the pace of change under the Dutchman. Ten Hag, who was hired in 2022, paid the price ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians shine in short track world tour opener
By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
MONTREAL – There was a golden finish for Canada during the first stop of the new ISU Short Track World Tour in Montreal, as the men’s 5,000-metre relay team captured gold on Sunday in front of more than 2,500 fans to wrap up an exciting weekend at Maurice-Richard Arena. The Canadians also collected bronze in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouanga, Olivera score as LAFC opens MLS playoffs with 2-1 win over Whitecaps
By The Associated Press on October 27th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the first half and Cristian Olivera scored early in the second to lead Western Conference regular-season champion Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday night in a best-of-three first-round series for the Major League Soccer Cup. LAFC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Draisaitl scores in OT to lift Oilers over Red Wings
By The Associated Press on October 27th, 2024
DETROIT (AP) – Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday night. Evan Bouchard also scored and Calvin Pickard stopped 25 shots to help the Oilers win their second straight. Connor McDavid and defenceman Mattias Ekholm each had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Connor, Colton score quick goals to lift Avs past Senators 5-4
By Michael Kelly, The Associated Press on October 27th, 2024
DENVER (AP) – Logan O’Connor and Ross Colton scored 1:32 apart in a high-scoring third period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win. Nikolai Kovalenko scored his first NHL goal for Colorado, which had to survive a furious rally from Ottawa to get its second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 3 Detroit 2 (OT) Montreal 4 Philadelphia 3 Colorado5 Ottawa 4 New Jersey 6 Anaheim 2 — AHL Calgary 2 Colorado 1 Manitoba 3 Rockford 1 Grand Rapids 4 Lehigh Valley 3 (SO) Hershey 2 Providence 1 Springfield 5 Hartford 2 Henderson 5 Ontario 1 — NFL San Francisco 30 Dallas ... Read More »
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