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Shapovalov advances to Swiss Indoors quarterfinals with win over Bautista Agut
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
BASEL, Switzerland – Canada’s Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Roberto Bautista Agut on Thursday. Shapovalov used a strong service game to overcome the Spanish veteran for the win at the ATP 500 event in just under one hour 40 minutes. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
COALDALE, Alta. – Alberta’s golfers might be squeaking out their last rounds of the year before winter hits, but some might not have to put their golf carts away quite yet. The Alberta government says golf carts can be driven on roads in seven rural communities under new pilot programs. The government made changes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Receiver Justin Hardy to miss Redblacks’ regular-season finale
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – American receiver Justin Hardy will miss the Ottawa Redblacks’ regular-season finale Friday. Hardy, who leads the CFL in receptions (97) and is second in receiving yards (1,343), was listed off Ottawa’s depth chart Thursday. Hardy was named Wednesday as the Redblacks’ nominee for the league’s outstanding player award. American Andrew Miller will start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cameron Dukes to start at quarterback in Argos regular-season finale
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
EDMONTON – Cameron Dukes will be the Toronto Argonauts’ starting quarterback for their regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks on Friday night. Dukes was listed as the No. 1 quarterback on Toronto’s depth chart Thursday. Veteran Nick Arbuckle will be his backup with incumbent Chad Kelly serving as the club’s third quarterback. Dukes started eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs’ Woll returns against Blues; Berube faces St. Louis for first time since firing
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
TORONTO – Joseph Woll is good to go. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said the goaltender will make his first start of the season Thursday when Toronto hosts the St. Louis Blues. Woll has yet to play in 2024-25 because of a groin injury. The 26-year-old, who’s had difficulty staying healthy throughout his professional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future of Sport in Canada Commission to hold cross-country hearings in nine cities
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has announced dates and locations for its cross-country consultations. The commission’s mandate is to learn from Canadians, including victims and survivors of abuse and maltreatment, about their experience in and with sport. The first of nine commission hearings will be Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers to sell minority stake in portion of backhaul infrastructure to pay down debt
By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. is selling a minority stake in a portion of its wireless network infrastructure for $7 billion amid a “pivot” in strategy as it seeks to pay down debt. The transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, involves a “leading global financial investor” that will acquire a minority ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharapova, Bryan Brothers elected to Tennis Hall of Fame; Canadian Nestor falls short
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion known for plenty of on-court grit and off-court attention, and Bob and Mike Bryan, twins who won a record 16 major titles in men’s doubles together, are first-ballot selections for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Newport, Rhode Island-based Hall announced the Class of 2025 results ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men on the move, climb to No. 35 in latest FIFA world rankings
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
Canada continues its rise under coach Jesse Marsch, jumping three spots to No. 35 in the latest FIFA world rankings. The Canadian men were rewarded for their 2-1 win over Panama earlier this month in Toronto, moving past the Central American side into third place in CONCACAF behind No. 16 Mexico (up one in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign Canadian kicker Liegghio to extension
By The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Canadian kicker Marc Liegghio to a two-year contract extension Thursday. Liegghio, 27, of Woodbridge, Ont., remains under contract with Hamilton through the 2026 season. Liegghio has made 39-of-44 field goals (88.6 per cent) and 37-of-38 converts (97.4 per cent) this season. The five-foot-seven, 198-pound kicker was named Hamilton’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moore leads by one shot at Zozo Championship after opening with 7-under 63
By Stephen Wade, The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) – Taylor Moore shot a 7-under 63 to lead by one shot after the first round of the Zozo Championship, the only PGA Tour event in Japan, on Thursday. Max Greyserman, Nico Echavarria and Eric Cole were a shot behind after rounds of 64 at the Narashino Country Club. Two players ... Read More »
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