October 8th, 2024

National Sports

WHL roundup: Sydor scores twice as Blazers beat Americans 5-2

By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023

KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Dylan Sydor scored twice and the Kamloops Blazers scored four unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the visiting Tri-City Americans 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Sandman Centre. Ashton Ferster, Andrew Thomson and Logan Bairos also scored for the Blazers (3-9-2-0), who trailed 2-1 heading ... Read More »

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Forge edge Cavalry 2-1 in OT thriller to defend CPL title

By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023

HAMILTON – Tristan Borges and Forge FC followed the game plan down to the celebration part, to party like youngsters. Moments after the final whistle blew in Forge FC’s 2-1 overtime victory against Cavalry FC to claim a fourth Canadian Premier League championship, the home team jumped up and down in front of Section 102, ... Read More »

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Kelly dominates on mound as Diamondbacks bounce back to rout Rangers 9-1 and tie World Series 1-all

By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to even the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks bounce back to rout Rangers 9-1, tie World Series 1-1

By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his post-season hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to even the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth ... Read More »

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Josi scores in OT, Predators tip Maple Leafs 3-2

By Jim Diamond, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Roman Josi scored at 2:13 of overtime and the Nashville Predators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night. Ryan O’Reilly scored two power-play goals and Juuse Saros made 33 saves for the Predators, who have won three of four. Luke Evangelista and Filip Forsberg each had two assists. “Special ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks roll over Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-1

By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his post-season hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth ... Read More »

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Forge edge Calvary 2-1 in OT thriller to defend CPL title

By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023

HAMILTON – Tristan Borges and Forge FC followed the game plan down to the celebration part, to party like youngsters. Moments after the final whistle blew in Forge FC’s 2-1 overtime victory against Cavalry FC to claim a fourth Canadian Premier League championship, the home team jumped up and down in front of Section 102, ... Read More »

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NBA roundup: Pistons overcome LaVine’s 51 points to beat the Bulls 118-102

By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023

DETROIT (AP) – Jalen Duren had 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons overcame a career-high 51 points from Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 118-102 on Saturday night. LaVine’s effort was the first 50-point game of the NBA season and made him the first Bulls player with 50 points and no ... Read More »

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OHL roundup: Attack knock off visiting Rangers 5-3

By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023

OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Cedrik Guindon and Landen Hookey each scored twice as the Owen Sound Attack defeated the visiting Kitchener Rangers 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday. Deni Goure also scored for the Attack (5-5-1-0), who were tied 1-1 after the first period and took a 2-1 lead into the third. Mitchell ... Read More »

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Hollingshead, Bouanga spark LAFC to 5-2 playoff win over Whitecaps

By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Defender Ryan Hollingshead and Golden Boot Award-winner Dénis Bouanga both scored goals in each half and Los Angeles FC began defence of its title with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Major League Soccer playoff opener on Saturday night. LAFC (15-10-10), the third seed in the Western Conference, ... Read More »

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Tkachuk scores twice as Senators top Penguins 5-2

By Will Graves, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Brady Tkachuk scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 39 saves and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Saturday night to snap a three-game NHL losing streak. Ridly Greig, Dominik Kubalik and Drake Batherson also scored for Ottawa. Claude Giroux added two assists. Korpisalo withstood relentless early pressure from the Penguins ... Read More »

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