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Fajardo throws two touchdowns, Alouettes beat Tiger-Cats 27-12 in East semifinal
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2023
MONTREAL – Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw two touchdown passes and Montreal’s defence stood tall as the Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-12 in the CFL East Division semifinal on Saturday. The Alouettes move on to play the defending Grey Cup champion Argonauts in Toronto in next Saturday’s East final. It was the third consecutive year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Reilly’s hat trick leads Predators past Oilers 5-2
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2023
EDMONTON – Ryan O’Reilly had a hat trick and one assist as the Nashville Predators snapped a two-game losing skid, defeating the hapless Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday afternoon. Filip Forsberg added a goal and two assists and Thomas Novak also scored for the Predators (5-6-0). Kevin Lankinen made 33 saves. Darnell Nurse and Zach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea’s Emma Hayes expected to become US women’s soccer coach, AP source says
By Anne M. Peterson And James Robson, The Associated Press on November 4th, 2023
MANCHESTER, England – U.S. Soccer is closing in on naming Chelsea’s Emma Hayes as the new coach of the women’s national team, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the details had not been made public. The person confirmed reports in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cody’s Wish ekes out a nose victory in Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile after rivals bump in the stretch
By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on November 4th, 2023
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) – Cody’s Wish rallied from last and survived a stewards’ inquiry to defend his title in the $1 million Dirt Mile at the Breeders’ Cup on Saturday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Junior Alvarado, Cody’s Wish ran the distance in 1:35.97. Sent off as the 4-5 favorite, the 5-year-old horse paid $3.60 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs’ Keefe ‘hated’ lack of physical response after Liljegren-Marchand incident
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2023
TORONTO – Sheldon Keefe wasn’t impressed. Ryan Reaves added the situation was discussed internally. As the Maple Leafs prepared to face the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night, their attention Saturday morning was still firmly focused on what transpired less than 48 hours earlier. Toronto announced defenceman Timothy Liljegren had been placed on long-term injured reserve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian-born Ben (Vanilla Thunder) Tynan a winner in his One Championship MMA debut
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2023
Canadian-born MMA heavyweight Ben (Vanilla Thunder) Tynan leaves Bangkok, Thailand with a US$50,000 bonus after winning his debut in the One Championship promotion. The 29-year-old Tynan (5-0-0) submitted South Korean Ji Won (Mighty Warrior) Kang (6-2-0) on Friday night’s One Fight Night 16 card. Tynan, a former Canadian junior national wrestling champion who grew up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs’ Keefe unhappy with physical response after Liljegren-Marchand incident
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Timothy Liljegren has been placed on long-term injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, the team announced Saturday. The 24-year-old was injured in the first period of Thursday’s 3-2 shootout loss in Boston after getting tripped by Bruins forward Brad Marchand and falling awkwardly into the boards. No penalty was called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s paddlers continue charge to Pan American Games podium
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2023
SANTIAGO, Chile – Canada’s paddlers continued their medal haul at the Pan American Games with a gold, silver and two bronze Saturday. Katie Vincent and Sloan MacKenzie were victorious in the women’s C2 500 metres Saturday in San Pedro de la Paz, southwest of Santiago, Chile. Canada capped the canoe and kayak competition with nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions, Calgary Stampeders face off in CFL Western semifinal
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions face off against the Calgary Stampeders in the Western semifinal today. The Lions (12-6) have a sterling home record while the Stampeders have struggled away from McMahon Stadium. B.C. will be led by quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. who is playing in his second playoff game as a starter. Lions head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes host Tiger-Cats in East Division semifinal to kick off CFL playoffs
By The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Canadian Football League playoffs kick off today with an East Division semifinal matchup between the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Montreal won all three regular-season games against Hamilton this year and is looking to make it a fourth in the playoffs in front of a home crowd at Molson Stadium. It’s the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curry makes layup with 0.2 seconds left, Warriors outscore Thunder 141-139 in NBA tournament opener
By The Associated Press on November 3rd, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Stephen Curry made a layup with 0.2 seconds left to give the Golden State Warriors a 141-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-139 in one of the NBA’s seven In-Season Tournament openers Friday night. Initially, it was ruled no basket because of offensive goaltending. The call was overturned, and the ... Read More »
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