National Sports
Oilers call up goalie Pickard from AHL after Campbell clears waivers
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell has cleared waivers and has been assigned to the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League. The Oilers promoted goalie Calvin Pickard from Bakersfield to Edmonton in a corresponding move Wednesday. The Oilers (2-8-1) have had a dismal start to the season and placed the underperforming Campbell on waivers Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Stakusic upsets Spain’s Masarova in opener at Billie Jean King Cup Finals
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
SEVILLE, Spain – Canada’s Marina Stakusic upset Spain’s Rebeka Masarova 6-3, 6-1 in the opening match for both teams Wednesday at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Stakusic, an 18-year-old native of Mississauga, Ont., hushed the partisan crowd on the indoor hardcourts at Estadio la Cartuja in her first career appearance at the women’s team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
In its eighth trip to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is still looking for its first win. And that hunt won’t be any easier at the 24-team tournament that opens Friday in Indonesia with Spain, Mali and Uzbekistan awaiting Andrew Olivieri’s side in Group B. The goal is simple – “to put the (Canadian) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterback Kelly one of eight Argos named to CFL all-star squad
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
TORONTO – The post-season honours continue for Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly. Kelly, recently named the East Division’s outstanding player nominee, earned a spot on the CFL all-star team Wednesday. Voting was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and nine league head coaches. Kelly was among eight Argos named to the squad, the most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes look to hand Toronto its first home loss of season in East final
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
Cody Fajardo and the Montreal Alouettes are on a nice roll and enjoying their best season since 2012, but they will be decided underdogs Saturday afternoon. Montreal visits BMO Field to face the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division final. The winner advances to the Grey Cup game Nov. 19 at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biello names roster for high-stakes CONCACAF Nations League series against Jamaica
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
Tajon Buchanan, Lucas Cavallini and Mark-Anthony Kaye return to the fold for Canada’s high-stakes CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal series against Jamaica later this month. The trio has a combined 113 caps and 25 goals for Canada, with Cavallini accounting for 19 of them. Canada, currently ranked 45th in the world, opens the two-legged series in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Under-17 World Cup gives Indonesia a second chance at hosting a global soccer event
By John Duerden, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2023
Indonesia’s unexpected second chance of hosting a global soccer tournament gets underway Friday when the Under-17 World Cup kicks off in Surabaya. The soccer-loving nation of almost 280 million is determined to put on its best show, on and off the field, just months after it was stripped of the Under-20 World Cup hosting rights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Einarson dumps South Korea’s Ha at Grand Slam of Curling’s Kioti National
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
PICTOU, N.S. – Canada’s Kerri Einarson defeated South Korea’s Seungyoun Ha 7-1 on Wednesday morning at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Kioti National. Einarson and her team from Gimli, Man., needed only five ends to complete the victory at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. In other early games, Ottawa’s Rachel Homan posted a 7-1 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez and Stakusic tabbed for singles matches against Spain at BJK Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
SEVILLE, Spain – Leylah Fernandez and Billie Jean King Cup rookie Marina Stakusic will play singles for Canada in its opening tie against host Spain. Stakusic, an 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., will kick off the best-of-three tie today against Rebeka Masarova on the indoor hardcourts at Estadio la Cartuja. Stakusic is ranked 258th in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ struggles aside, Connor McDavid continues to set bar for fellow NHLers
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2023
Connor McDavid’s start to the season has been downright miserable. Sure, the points have been there – if you’re a mere mortal NHL player – with two goals and eight assists in nine games. McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers, however, are one of the league’s biggest stories a month into the campaign. And not for a reason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ajax seeks Europa League surge as new coach sparks turnaround. Israeli clubs return to European play
By Steve Douglas And Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2023
A coaching change appears to have done the trick for Ajax as the slumping Dutch giant seeks a late turnaround in its Europa League group. John van ‘t Schip, a former midfielder for Ajax and the Netherlands, was brought in last week to rescue the four-time European champions after their worst start to a season ... Read More »
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