National Sports
LPGA Tour rookie Mao Saigo of Japan takes 1st-round lead at Malaysian tournament
By The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – LPGA Tour rookie Mao Saigo birdied six of her first nine holes on Thursday for a 9-under 63 and a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Maybank Championship. Haeran Ryu of South Korea was a stroke behind while two others were tied for third, two strokes behind the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers are elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame
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!Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion
By Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press on October 24th, 2024
The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a deal valued at $3.25 billion. Professional Bull Riders is a bull riding league that has more than 200 annual live events, approximately 1.25 million fans, and reaches more than 285 million households in more than 65 territories. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Chris Boucher gets more playing time for Raptors after season on bench
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 24th, 2024
TORONTO – Chris Boucher was back, for at least one game. The veteran forward spent most of last season at the far end of the Toronto Raptors’ bench, rarely seeing playing time. Even with the team rocked by a raft of injuries, Boucher averaged 14.1 minutes of play over 50 games, his lowest numbers in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals hand the Flyers a 6th consecutive loss, extend their win streak to 5
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on October 23rd, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Connor McMichael scored twice, Alex Ovechkin got an empty-netter for the 855th goal of his NHL career and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. The Flyers clawed back from a four-goal deficit to make things interesting, but they still lost their sixth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
By The Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Washington 6 Philadelphia 3 — AHL Rochester 6 Cleveland 1 Milwaukee 4 Iowa 2 San Jose 5 Henderson 2 — NBA Cleveland 136, Toronto 106 Indiana 115, Detroit 109 Milwaukee 124, Philadelphia 109 Orlando 116, Miami 97 Atlanta 120, Brooklyn 116 Charlotte 110, Houston 105 New Orleans 123, Chicago 111 Memphis 126 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riche’s two-point night lifts Saskatoon Blades to 5-1 win over Seattle Thunderbirds
By The Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2024
SASKATOON – Ben Riche scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 5-1 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday night. David Lewandowski, Zach Olsen, Tanner Molendyk and Tyler Parr also tallied for Saskatoon. SILVERTIPS 6 WILD 1 EVERETT – Carter Bear scored twice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gauld nets hat trick, Vancouver Whitecaps rout Portland Timbers 5-0 in wild-card game
By The Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Vancouver Whitecaps are officially into the Major League Soccer playoffs after posting an emphatic 5-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in a wild-card matchup Wednesday. Vancouver’s captain Ryan Gauld scored a hat trick and registered an assist, while Brian White and Stuart Armstrong each chipped in a single goal. Yohei Takaoka ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carter Kostuch scores shootout winner in Sarnia’s 2-1 win over Flint
By The Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2024
SARNIA, Ont. – Carter Kostuch scored the shootout winner to give the Sarnia Sting a 2-1 win over the Flint Firebirds in Ontario Hockey League play on Wednesday. Alessandro Di Iorio scored in regulation for Sarnia and Matthew Wang tallied for Flint. Sting goaltender Nick Surzycia stopped 42 of 43 shots. GREYHOUNDS 5 SPIRIT 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Cote scores game-winning goal to help lift Remparts to 4-3 win over Islanders
By The Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2024
QUEBEC – Justin Cote scored the game-winning goal early in the third period as the Quebec Remparts edged Charlottetown 4-3 in the lone game in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League on Wednesday. Nathan Leek scored twice for the Islanders. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mobley leads Cavaliers past Raptors 136-106 in home opener; Quickley injured
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – Evan Mobley had 25 points and eight rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 136-106 rout in Toronto’s home opener on Wednesday as the Raptors also lost starting point guard Immanuel Quickley. Quickley had 13 points, four assists and two rebounds for Toronto (0-1) before leaving the game late in the first ... Read More »
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