National Sports
Rookie defensive lineman Holley had impact on Argonauts’ Grey Cup win
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Ralph Holley began the season as an unheralded rookie on the practice roster but finished it leaving his mark on a Grey Cup title. The six-foot-one 285-pound defensive tackle registered no individual statistics in the Toronto Argonauts’ 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday night. But he was involved in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok out month-to-month after groin and hernia surgery
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Calle Jarnkrok is out month-to-month following groin and sports hernia surgery, the team announced Monday. The 33-year-old Swede has yet to suit up this season after beginning the campaign on long-term injured reserve Oct. 7. Jarnkrok provided some offence in a bottom-6 role last season with 10 goals and 11 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men fall one place to No. 23 in World Rugby rankings after Romania loss
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2024
Canada has dropped one place to No. 23 in the World Rugby rankings after a 35-27 loss to Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. The Canadian men were replaced at No. 22 by Hong Kong, which defeated visiting Brazil 38-17 on Sunday. Romania was unchanged at No. 20 while Brazil fell two spots to No. 28. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 to move Canadian Grand Prix slot on calendar in drive to cut travel
By The Associated Press on November 18th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Formula 1 will move the Canadian Grand Prix to a new slot in May from 2026 in an effort to cut down on travel and its environmental impact. F1 said Monday that the race in Montreal will move to “the third or fourth weekend in May each year” from its current June ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Study: More Canadian girls playing in organized sports, but still lagging behind boys
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2024
TORONTO – A new study shows that more Canadian girls are participating in organized sports, but they are still lagging behind boys. The Rally Report was commissioned by Canadian Women & Sport and done by IMI Consulting. More than 5,000 Canadians, including 2,000 girls and women, responded to the study. The report shows that 63 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Savannah Grewal eager to improve after re-earning LPGA Tour card
By Adam Stanley, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2024
Canada’s Savannah Grewal has re-earned her LPGA Tour card for 2025 and will take plenty of lessons into her second season as a pro. Grewal, of Mississauga, Ont., finished tied for 48th on Sunday at The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican – the final full-field event of the LPGA Tour season – and ended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Nadal and Spain’s Davis Cup captain won’t say whether he’ll play before retirement
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2024
FUENGIROLA, Spain (AP) – Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer would say Monday whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles – or maybe not at all – at the Davis Cup Final 8, his last event before retirement. Spain is scheduled to face the Netherlands on Tuesday in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamkos, Predators break out against Canucks amid slow start to season
By Carol Schram, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2024
VANCOUVER – When the Nashville Predators signed free agents Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei on July 1, many observers declared them the clear winners of the NHL off-season. But results – and goals – have been hard to come by. The Predators were tied for last place in the NHL standings before meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024
Sunday’s Scoreboard CFL GREY CUP Toronto 41 Winnipeg 24 — NFL Pittsburgh 18 Baltimore 16 New Orleans 35 Cleveland 14 Green Bay 20 Chicago 19 Detroit 52 Jacksonville 6 L.A. Rams 28 New England 22 Miami 34 Las Vegas 19 Minnesota 23 Tennessee 13 Indianapolis 28 N.Y. Jets 27 Denver 38 Atlanta 6 Seattle 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steven Stamkos scores twice, powers Predators to 5-3 win over Canucks
By Carol Schram, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – A pair of power-play goals by Steven Stamkos fuelled the Nashville Predators’ 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Zachary L’Heureux, Roman Josi and Gustav Nyquist – into an empty net – also scored for Nashville (5-10-3). Aatu Raty, Elias Pettersson and Kiefer Sherwood replied for Vancouver (9-5-3). Juuse Saros made 24 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Devastating’: Blue Bombers left stunned by third consecutive Grey Cup loss
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Nick Demski sat slumped in his locker, staring off into space. “It sucks,” the Winnipeg Blue Bombers slotback said in a voice barely above a whisper. Big offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld heaved a deep sigh. “It’s awful, devastating,” he said, running a hand through his thick beard. Head coach Mike O’Shea tried to ... Read More »
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