November 24th, 2024

National Sports

Gushue opens Pan Continental curling championship with 10-3, 17-1 wins

By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024

LACOMBE, Alta. – Canada’s Brad Gushue opened the Pan Continental curling championship with a 10-3 win over South Korea’s Jaebeom Lee on Sunday. He then rocked Ken Hsu’s Chinese Taipei team in the evening draw 17-1 and shared top spot in the eight-team A Division men’s round robin. Gushue is chasing a third straight gold ... Read More »

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Suzuki, Gallagher lead Canadiens to 4-3 win over Flyers

By Anthony Sanfilippo, The Associated Press on October 27th, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and assist and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night. Suzuki extended his NHL point streak to seven games. He scored in the first period and assisted Cole Caufield on a power-play goal late in the second period. Montreal ... Read More »

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WHL roundup: Levis lifts Giants to 3-1 win over Blazers

By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024

LANGLEY, B.C. – Connor Levis scored at 7:11 of the third period to snap a 1-1 deadlock and lift the Vancouver Giants to a 3-1 win over the visiting Kamloops Blazers in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Langley Events Centre. Tyler Thorpe scored twice for the Giants (7-4-2-0), including an empty-netter with six ... Read More »

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Draisaitl scores in OT to lift Oilers to 3-2 win 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 chipped ... Read More »

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Echavarria claims Zozo Championship for second PGA Tour win

By Stephen Wade, The Associated Press on October 27th, 2024

INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) – Nico Echavarria claimed the Zozo Championship for his second PGA Tour victory, shooting 3-under 67 on Sunday to win by a shot over Max Greyserman and Justin Thomas. Echavarria, a Colombian who played at the University of Arkansas, birdied two of the final three holes – including the 18th – ... Read More »

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Yin Ruoning shoots 65 to win in Malaysia, Thitikul finishes second again

By The Associated Press on October 27th, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – Starting her final round in a three-way tie for the lead, Yin Ruoning shot a 7-under 65 on Sunday to win the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship in Malaysia by one stroke for her second title this month. Yin, of China, finished at 23-under 265 after a safe two-putt on the ... Read More »

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OHL roundup: Pinelli scores three as 67’s beat Wolves 6-3

By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024

SUDBURY, Ont. – Luca Pinelli scored three goals, including two on the power play, as the Ottawa 67’s defeated the Sudbury Wolves 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at Sudbury Community Arena. Will Gerrior, Josh Brady and Nic Whitehead also scored for the 67’s (4-6-1-1), who led 3-1 after the first period and ... Read More »

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Cavalry downs Forge, advances to CPL title game while Forge hosts Ottawa in semifinal

By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024

HAMILTON – Tobias Warschewski’s 27th-minute goal sent Cavalry FC into the Canadian Premier League championship game with a 1-0 win over Forge FC in the qualifying semifinal Sunday. Defending champion Forge still has a chance to join second-seeded Cavalry in the Nov. 9 final in Calgary, however. No. 1 Forge will host next Saturday’s semifinal ... Read More »

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QMJHL roundup: Mann scores in OT as Sea Dogs nip Olympiques 3-2

By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024

GATINEAU, Que. – Matteo Mann scored at 3:03 of overtime to lift the visiting Saint John Sea Dogs to a 3-2 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday at Centre Slush Puppie. Eriks Mateiko and Zachary Morin scored in regulation for the Sea Dogs (8-7), who were outshot ... Read More »

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Cavalry FC downs Forge, advances to CPL title while Forge hosts Ottawa in semifinal

By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024

HAMILTON – Tobias Warschewski’s 27th-minute goal sent Cavalry FC into the Canadian Premier League championship game with a 1-0 win over Forge FC in the qualifying semifinal Sunday. Defending champion Forge still has a chance to join second-seeded Cavalry in the Nov. 9 final in Calgary, however. No. 1 Forge will host next Saturday’s semifinal ... Read More »

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Shohei Ohtani set to play for Dodgers in Game 3 of World Series following shoulder injury

By The Associated Press on October 27th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – Shohei Ohtani is set to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday night despite a partially dislocated left shoulder, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani planned to take some swings at Yankee Stadium during the Dodgers’ workout on Sunday night. ... Read More »

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