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OHL roundup: Sova gets OT winner over Greyhounds
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2023
ERIE, Pa. – Spencer Sova knocked in the game-winning goal at 0:44 in the over-time period as the Otters edged the Greyhounds. Spencer Sova scored twice while Malcolm Spence scored once for Erie. Otters goaltender Ben Gaudreau saved 39 of 41 shots. Marco Mignosa and Bryce McConnell-Barker all scored once for Sault Ste. Marie. Greyhounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys’ DaRon Bland stands alone with most pick-6s in NFL season with 5
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – DaRon Bland apparently hadn’t done quite enough while tying the NFL record for interception returns for a touchdown in a season. His Dallas Cowboys teammates wanted to see a little more. So the unheralded 2022 fifth-round pick out of Fresno State gave it to them – while taking the record all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win over Commanders on Thanksgiving
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Dak Prescott and his right guard, Zack Martin, feasted on a turkey leg together on the sideline with six minutes left in the game after the star quarterback’s fourth touchdown pass. Then, DaRon Bland really got the Thanksgiving party started for Dallas. Bland set an NFL record with his fifth interception ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada falls 57-51 to U.S. in wheelchair rugby Parapan American Games
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2023
SANTIAGO, Chile – Zak Madell recorded 36 tries for the Canadian wheelchair rugby team, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 57-51 in the gold medal game against the United States on Thursday. Madell of Okotoks, Alta., kept Canada within touching distance during the match, including bringing the Canadians within one point of tying the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Carabins quarterback Senecal captures Hec Crighton Trophy
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2023
KINGSTON, Ont. – Montreal Carabins quarterback Jonathan Senecal is Canadian university football’s outstanding player. The six-foot, 200-pound Senecal captured the Hec Crighton Trophy on Thursday night at U Sports football’s awards banquet. Senecal, 24, of Mirabel, Que., led the RSEQ in passing, completing 160-of-230 passes (69.6 per cent) for 2,215 yards with 15 touchdowns and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys’ DaRon Bland now stands alone with most pick-6s in NFL season with 5
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland has set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season. Bland’s 63-yard pick-6 was an exclamation point as the Cowboys pulled away in the fourth quarter of a 45-10 Thanksgiving victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday. Bland stepped in front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats Brazil 4-2 in women’s goalball semifinal at Parapan American Games
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2023
SANTIAGO, Chile – Emma Reinke’s hat trick helped Canada to a 4-2 victory over two-time defending champions Brazil in the women’s goalball semifinals Thursday at the Parapan American Games. Canada will play the United States for gold on Friday. A berth at the 2024 Paris Paralympics is also on the line. “˜’This is amazing, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions
By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – Jordan Love set the tone with a 53-yard pass to Christian Watson on the first snap and finished with a career-high-tying three touchdowns, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 29-22 win over the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions on Thursday. The Packers (5-6) were in control of a game they never trailed, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL all-star, Grey Cup and Super Bowl champ Harald Hasselbach dead at 56
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2023
Harald Hasselbach, who won a Grey Cup and two Super Bowls over his professional football career, has died, the Calgary Stampeders said Thursday. He was 56. The family of the Dutch-born, Canadian-raised defensive lineman said Hasselbach had cancer, the Stampeders said in a release. Hasselbach, who attended South Delta Secondary School in Tsawwassen, B.C., and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs place defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve Thursday and recalled forward Alex Steeves from their American Hockey League affiliate. The 31-year-old Klingberg has five assists over 14 games with the Maple Leafs this season. Injury details were not disclosed but the Swede is reported to be dealing with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Edmonton Elks to review ownership structure amid mounting losses
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2023
Edmonton’s CFL team has struck a committee to review its ownership structure as the club deals with mounting losses. The goal of the five-person committee is to ensure “professional football continues to thrive as a member of the Canadian Football League in Edmonton and northern Alberta,” Elks chairman Tom Richards said Thursday at a media ... Read More »
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