National Sports
With Kupp and Nacua back from injury, Stafford throws 4 TD passes in Rams’ 30-20 win over Vikings
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Cooper Kupp caught a touchdown pass and Puka Nacua had 106 yards receiving in their returns from lengthy injury absences, and Matthew Stafford passed for 279 yards and four TDs in the Los Angeles Rams ‘ 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. Demarcus Robinson caught two TD passes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malcolm Spence scores winner to lift Otters to 2-1 victory over Colts
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
BARRIE, Ont. – Malcolm Spence scored the game-winning goal at 1:14 of the third period as the Erie Otters edged the Barrie Colts 2-1 in Ontario Hockey League play on Thursday night. Matthew Schaefer had the other goal for Erie. Noah Erliden made 41 saves. Beau Jelsma replied for Barrie. BATTALION 3 67’S 2 NORTH ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!D’Aigle makes 28 saves for the shutout as Victoriaville blanks Baie-Comeau 3-0
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. – Gabriel D’Aigle stopped 28 shots for the shutout as Victoriaville downed Baie-Comeau 3-0 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action Thursday night. Maël Lavigne, Samuel Vachon and Thomas Gagnon scored for Victoriaville. EAGLES 3 TITAN 0 CAPE BRETON – Cole Burbidge scored twice to lead Cape Breton over Acadie-Bathurst. Brandon Lavoie made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Dodgers and Yankees are ready for the starriest World Series in decades
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Even 8-year-old Charlie Freeman is excited about a Dodgers-Yankees World Series. “He’s at Universal (Studios) right now with a couple of his buddies, but he goes, `Daddy, I can’t wait for the World Series to start tomorrow,'” Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman said at the last workout before Friday’s opener. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Binnington backstops Blues over Maple Leafs in Woll’s return to action
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
TORONTO – Jordan Binnington made 41 saves as the St. Louis Blues downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Thursday night. Dylan Holloway, with two, Philip Broberg, Alexandre Texier and Jake Neighbours scored for St. Louis (5-3-0). Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich added two assists each. Oliver Ekman-Larsson replied for Toronto (4-4-0), which got 22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights make Shea Theodore their 2nd highest-paid player with a 7-year extension
By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Vegas Golden Knights made defenseman Shea Theodore their second highest-paid player Thursday, signing him to a seven-year contract worth an average of $7.425 million per year. Theodore’s deal is valued just above fellow blueliner Noah Hanifin’s $7.35 million average. Hanifin signed an eight-year extension in April, about a month after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi leads list of MLS MVP finalists, with Inter Miami teammate Suarez also among 5 players
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
No surprise here: Lionel Messi is among the finalists for Major League Soccer’s MVP award for this season. In addition to Messi, Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez is among five finalists for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP announced on Thursday. The others include Evander from the Portland Timbers, Cucho Hernandez of the Columbus Crew and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights make Shea Theodore their highest-paid player with a 7-year extension
By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Vegas Golden Knights made defenseman Shea Theodore their highest-paid player Thursday, signing him to a seven-year contract worth an average of $7.425 million per year. Theodore’s deal is valued just above fellow blueliner Noah Hanifin’s $7.35 million. Hanifin signed an eight-year extension in April, about a month after being acquired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotland’s Stuart Armstrong another US$2-million man with Vancouver Whitecaps
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
While captain Ryan Gauld remains Vancouver’s highest-paid player, the Whitecaps now have a second $2-million man (all figures in U.S. dollars) in fellow Scottish international Stuart Armstrong. The MLS Players Association, in its updated salary report released Thursday, lists the 32-year-old Armstrong’s 2024 salary at $2.878 million – although that would be pro-rated given he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian ice dance stars Gilles and Poirier in a groove heading into new season
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
HALIFAX – Piper Gilles says she and Paul Poirier will skate until they run out of gas. Right now, the tank is full for Canada’s top ice dancers. “We’re going to keep skating until we feel like we have nothing left to give,” Gilles said. “I feel like we still have so much drive and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks host Ticats looking to snap losing skid ahead of playoffs
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks will host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night in a game that, on paper, might seem insignificant. However, for the Redblacks (8-8-1), who are winless in their last five games, it’s a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their game ahead of what will be their first CFL playoff appearance in six ... Read More »
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