National Sports
Argos make history with 27-22 win over Redblacks
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Toronto Argonauts closed out their CFL regular season with a franchise-record 16th win by beating the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 on Saturday night. The Argos made CFL history completing their season with a perfect divisional record of 10-0. In comparison, Ottawa finished the season with a 4-14 record and failed to beat a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers top Raptors 114-107 in Nick Nurse’s first trip back to Toronto
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 34 points in leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 114-107 win over the Raptors in Nick Nurse’s first trip back to Toronto on Saturday. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 18 points off the bench for Philadelphia (1-1), which earned its first win of the new NBA season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers forward McDavid practises outdoors ahead of Sunday’s Heritage Classic
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
EDMONTON – Sunday’s Heritage Classic will feature a lot of star power. Canadian Music Hall of Fame members Nickelback will play during the second intermission, and alternative-rock stars Beaches will headline the pre-game show. But the biggest star will be NHL MVP Connor McDavid – if he plays. McDavid has missed the Oilers last two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge edges Calvary 2-1 in OT to defend CPL title
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
HAMILTON – Tristan Borges bent a high corner kick for a goal in overtime to push Forge FC to a successful defence of its Canadian Premier League championship with a 2-1 win against Calvary FC on Saturday. The midfielder left-footed his significant goal into the far side of the net and past the outstretched arms ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilles, Poirier clinch gold at Skate Canada; Sakamoto finishes first in women’s
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have once again claimed gold on home soil, finishing on top of the ice dance program at Skate Canada International. The pair, skating in a competition for the first time since Gilles shared her ovarian cancer diagnosis in May, had a score of 131.46 in the free dance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision
By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance in his boxing debut early Sunday morning, even knocking down reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at one point, but Fury remained undefeated after winning a split decision. Two judges gave Fury the fight by scores of 96-93 and 95-94, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union beat short-handed Revolution 3-1 in MLS playoffs
By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) – Dániel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre and Nathan Harriel each scored in the first half and the Philadelphia Union beat the short-handed New England Revolution 3-1 on Saturday in the first round of Major League Soccer playoffs. Philadelphia (16-9-10), the defending Eastern Conference champions, will play at New England (15-10-10) on Nov. 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes edge Ticats 22-20 in playoff preview
By Ireland Compton, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes found a way to manufacture a 22-20 win on Saturday over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a tight contest to close out the 2023 CFL regular season. Headed into Saturday’s matchup substitutions were sure to be plentiful, as both teams sought to get their starters some repetitions ahead of their more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year career
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Joe Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 24-year career as one of the game’s top playmakers. The 44-year-old Thornton hadn’t played since the 2021-22 season with Florida but hadn’t made an official declaration about his plans until releasing a video on Saturday through the San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MATCHDAY: Manchester derby at Old Trafford in Premier League. Roma visits Inter Milan in Serie A
By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday: ENGLAND Manchester United has been winning games but hardly convincingly in the run-up to the derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford that wraps up the 10th round in the Premier League. United is on a three-match winning run in all competitions, with all the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list
By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Bruins placed veteran forward Milan Lucic on the long-term injured list Saturday before their game against the Detroit Red Wings. The 35-year-old Lucic played in four games, getting two assists. He missed the last two games with what was called a lower-body injury after getting hit with a shot off ... Read More »
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