October 6th, 2024

National Sports

Diamondbacks jump on Dodgers’ starter, beat L.A. for 2-0 lead in NLDS

By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work of another Dodgers’ starter, beating Los Angeles 4-2 on Monday night behind Zac Gallen for a 2-0 lead in their National League Division Series. The young Diamondbacks, who earned the final National League wild-card berth despite losing their final four ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDS

By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work of another Dodgers starter, beating Los Angeles 4-2 on Monday night behind Zac Gallen for a 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series. The young Diamondbacks, who earned the final National League wild card despite losing their last four regular-season ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023

Monday’s Scoreboard MLB Division Series National League Atlanta 5 Philadelphia 4 (Best-of-five series tied 1-1) Arizona 4 L.A. Dodgers 2 (Arizona leads best-of-five series 2-0) — CFL Montreal 29 Ottawa 3 — NFL Las Vegas 17 Green Bay 13 — NBA Pre-season N.Y. Knicks 114 Boston 107 Oklahoma City 122 San Antonio 121 L.A. Lakers ... Read More »

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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d’Arnaud, Riley homers

By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023

ATLANTA (AP) – After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on two-run homers by Travis d’Arnaud and Austin Riley and a game-ending double play for the ages to even the National League Division Series at one win apiece Monday night. D’Arnaud, ... Read More »

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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d’Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play

By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023

ATLANTA (AP) – After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on two-run homers by Travis d’Arnaud and Austin Riley and a game-ending double play for the ages to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece Monday night. D’Arnaud, who ... Read More »

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QMJHL roundup: Special teams shine as Cataractes beat Phoenix 4-1

By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023

SHAWINIGAN, Que. – Lou-Felix Denis scored two short-handed goals and added an assist on the power play as the Shawinigan Cataractes defeated the visiting Sherbrooke Phoenix 4-1 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Monday. Jordan Tourigny and Alexis Bonefon also scored for the Cataractes, who outshot the visitors 34-22. Frantisek Dej scored once ... Read More »

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WHL roundup: Hurricanes whip past Oil Kings 5-2 in Edmonton

By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023

EDMONTON – The Lethbridge Hurricanes spotted the Edmonton Oil Kings a 2-1 lead, then scored four unanswered goals en route to a 5-2 Western Hockey League victory on Monday at Rogers Place. Carter Dereniwsky scored twice for the Hurricanes, who were outshot 40-29 but got a 38-save performance from netminder Harrison Meneghin. Kooper Gizowski, Joe ... Read More »

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OHL roundup: Battalion edge Attack 3-1 in defensive battle

By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023

NORTH BAY, Ont. – Justin Ertel’s short-handed goal at 6:53 of the second period proved to be the winner as the North Bay Battalion defeated the Owen Sound Attack 3-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Monday at North Bay Memorial Gardens. Carter Kostuch and Owen Van Steensel (empty net) also scored for the Battalion ... Read More »

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Lemon earns 100th sack, Alouettes eliminate Redblacks from playoff contention

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023

MONTREAL – After sitting on 99 sacks for a game, Shawn Lemon had an added incentive to reach the centennial mark with Mom and Dad making the trip to Montreal on Monday. Lemon secured sack No. 100 and moved into 13th on the CFL’s all-time list as Montreal’s defence led the Alouettes to a 29-3 ... Read More »

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Scheifele, Hellebuyck sign identical, long-term extensions with Winnipeg Jets

By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to identical deals with two major pieces of their team. The Manitoba club says it has reached identical seven-year deals with forward Mark Scheifele and goalie Connor Hellebuyck, each with an average value of $8.5 million per year. The extensions are set to come into effect in the ... Read More »

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Alouettes eliminate Redblacks from playoff contention with 29-3 win

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023

MONTREAL – Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw 272 yards on 28-for-32 completions and Montreal’s defence stood tall as the Alouettes defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 29-3 on a rainy Thanksgiving Monday at Molson Stadium. Canadian wide receiver Tyson Philpot had one touchdown and 90 receiving yards for Montreal (9-7), which completed a four-game sweep of the Redblacks ... Read More »

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