National Sports
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez through to semifinal at Hong Kong Open
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
HONG KONG – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez reached the semifinals of the Hong Kong open with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win over Linda Fruhvirtova of Czechia on Friday. Fernandez had five aces and was broken just once in the match that took one hour 42 mintues to complete. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., broke Fruhvirtova three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former world champion laments Olympic move away from breaking at 2028 L.A. Games
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
Former world champion Philip Kim says the move to drop breaking from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is disappointing, especially before the sport debuts at next year’s Paris Games. Each host city, under International Olympic Committee rules, can request the inclusion of several sports for its edition of the Games. There is no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NHL coach Ted Nolan details long, difficult journey in ‘Life in Two Worlds’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
Ted Nolan should have been thrilled. The knock at the door was the delivery of the Jack Adams Award – a prestigious nod given annually to the NHL’s coach of the year. Nolan won the trophy the previous season after guiding the Buffalo Sabres to a surprise division title, besting a field that included the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts sign extension with defensive coordinator Corey Mace
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
TORONTO – Defensive coordinator Corey Mace has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts. Mace is in his second season leading the Argonauts’ defence. Toronto tops the CFL in five defensive categories including sacks (54), interceptions (22) and turnovers (42). The Argonauts also lead the league in opponent big plays (20, seven better than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japan overwhelms Canadian men en route to 4-1 win in men’s soccer friendly
By The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
NIIGATA, Japan – Ao Tanaka scored twice as Japan, showing its class, overwhelmed Canada 4-1 in a men’s soccer friendly Friday. The Japanese, the top-ranked team in Asia at No. 19, were well-organized and led 3-0 at the break after pouncing on mistakes by No. 44 Canada. The Canadians had no answers for the Samurai ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian squash players thrilled that sport set to be added to 2028 Olympic program
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on October 13th, 2023
Canadian squash player Spring Ma couldn’t contain her excitement after opening a recent email from the Professional Squash Association with a “Breaking News” subject line. The message said squash was tabbed to finally become an Olympic sport in 2028 at the Los Angeles Games. “The morning that I saw it, I screamed,” Ma said. Formal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023
By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL N.Y. Rangers 5 Buffalo 1 Philadelphia 4 Columbus 2 New Jersey 4 Detroit 3 Minnesota 2 Florida 0 Nashville 3 Seattle 0 Dallas 2 St. Louis 1 (SO) Vegas 4 San Jose 1 — MLB National League Division Series Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 1 (Philadelphiawins best-of-five series 3-1) — NFL Kansas City 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lexi Thompson holds her own on PGA Tour in Las Vegas. Beau Hossler sets the pace
By The Associated Press on October 12th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Lexi Thompson kept a rough round from getting worse and wound up holding her own Thursday in the Shriners Children’s Open until darkness kept her from finishing. Beau Hossler set the pace by matching his career low on the PGA Tour with a 9-under 62, which included a tee shot that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson advance to beach volleyball worlds quarterfinals
By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
APIZACO, Mexico – Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson are on to the quarterfinals of the beach volleyball world championships. The duo from Toronto defeated Switzerland’s Esmee Bobner and Zoe Verge-Depre 2-0 (21-14, 21-11) in the round of 16 on Thursday. Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson will next face fifth-ranked Australian duo Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander praises Montreal crowd: ‘The NBA should put a team here’
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
MONTREAL – It’s safe to say Montreal basketball fans have left an impression on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Canadians Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and hometown favourite Luguentz Dort took the Bell Centre court for the Thunder in a 128-125 pre-season loss to the Detroit Pistons Thursday night as part of the NBA’s Canada Series. The packed house ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Knights squeeze past Petes 3-2 in overtime
By The Canadian Press on October 12th, 2023
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Isaiah George scored the game-winning goal 3:35 into overtime to lift the London Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Peterborough Petes on Thursday. Easton Cowan and Sam Dickinson scored in regulation for London (4-1-0). Michael Simpson made 40 saves. Jax Dubois and Samuel Mayer replied for Peterborough (2-1-1). Liam Sztuska stopped ... Read More »
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