National Sports
Chytil scores twice, surging New York Rangers rout Montreal Canadiens 7-2
By Pat Hickey, The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
MONTREAL – The New York Rangers scored on their first two shots on goal and cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday at the Bell Centre. Filip Chytil led the Rangers (5-0-1) with two goals, both on the power play. Mika Zibanejad, Jonny Brodzinski, Reilly Smith and Braden Schneider scored the other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta United edges CF Montreal on penalties in MLS wild-card game
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
MONTREAL – CF Montreal’s season came to a heartbreaking end with a 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout loss to Atlanta United at Stade Saputo on Tuesday. Brooks Lennon and Stian Gregersen scored for Atlanta, while Josef Martinez registered a brace for Montreal in their first playoff game since 2022. Montreal took control of the game early, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanley Cup champion Panthers and coach Paul Maurice agree on contract extension
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on October 22nd, 2024
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Panthers have given out another big extension – this one, to their Stanley Cup-winning coach. Paul Maurice and the Panthers have agreed on an extended contract, the team announced Tuesday. Maurice was in the final year of a three-year deal, and it was a certainty that the Panthers planned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league
By The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
Canada is the second-most represented country in the NBA for the 11th consecutive season. Twenty-two Canadians were set to lace it up on opening-day rosters, second only to the United States, as the 2024-25 NBA season tipped off Tuesday. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton leads the charge after an MVP-calibre season where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Kingsley Jones names 32-man roster for November tour to Romania
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
Lucas Rumball will captain a 32-man roster, which includes four uncapped players, for Canada’s rugby tour to Romania next month. The 22nd-ranked Canadians face No. 21 Chile on Nov. 9 and No. 20 Romania on Nov. 16, with both games in Bucharest, in their final international test matches of the year. Twenty-five players return from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes: “Push the pace and play defence” is Toronto Raptors’ mantra in 2024-25 season
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will try to live up to their namesake in the NBA team’s 30th season and play fast, aggressive basketball. All-star forward Scottie Barnes, the Raptors focal point on both sides of the ball, summed it up neatly days before Toronto hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener on Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five Things to Know: Toronto Raptors’ 2024-25 season
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors kick off the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena. Here are five things to know ahead of the Raptors’ home opener: THREE DECADES – It’s the Raptors’ 30th anniversary and the team has plans to celebrate all season, including bringing back their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio making a difference off the pitch as well as on it
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio is making a difference, 4,175 kilometres away from home. The 32-year-old Canadian international midfielder, whose parents hail from Colombia, has been working with the Canadian Colombian Children’s Organization, a charity whose goal is to help disadvantaged youth in the South American country. Osorio has worked behind the scenes, with no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chad Kelly, Christophe Beaulieu named CFL’s top offensive, defensive performers
By The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly and defensive back Christophe Beaulieu of the B.C. Lions were named the CFL’s top offensive and defensive performers Tuesday. Kelly took top offensive honours with a grade of 93.6. Kelly was 21-of-26 passing for 385 yards and three touchdowns in Toronto’s 38-31 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday afternoon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs defenceman Ekman-Larsson fined for interference against Lightning’s Guentzel
By The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
NEW YORK – The NHL has fined Toronto defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson US$5,000 for his hit on Tampa Bay forward Jake Guentzel. The incident occurred in the third period of the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 win against the visiting Lightning on Monday. Ekman-Larsson skated in front of Guentzel and threw his back into a hit as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schmidt, Ivankovic highlight CHL roster for series against United States U18 team
By The Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2024
TORONTO – Vancouver Giants forward Cameron Schmidt and Brampton Steelheads goaltender Jack Ivankovic highlight the Canadian Hockey League’s roster for next month’s CHL USA Prospects Challenge. The CHL announced its roster Tuesday. Schmidt entered Tuesday leading the Western Hockey League with 12 goals and was tied for first in points with 19. Ivankovic had a ... Read More »
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