National Sports
Jets head coach Bowness confident in goaltending, set on pressuring opposition
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2023
WINNIPEG – If an NHL team’s success begins from the net out, the smile on the face of Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness reinforced his confidence in the team’s goaltenders. Connor Hellebuyck is the undisputed starter as the three-time Vezina Trophy finalist (and 2020 winner) heads into the final year of his contract. He’ll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs send forward Lafferty to Canucks in exchange for 2024 fifth-round pick
By The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent forward Sam Lafferty to the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, Toronto receives a 2024 fifth-round draft pick. The six-foot-two, 205-pound Lafferty had six points (two goals, four assists) in 19 games with the Leafs last season after being traded by Chicago in February. He added three points (one goal, two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes inching closer to home playoff game as Redblacks visit on Thanksgiving
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have clinched a spot in the playoffs. Next up for quarterback Cody Fajardo and co. is securing home-field advantage to begin the post-season. Montreal (8-7) looks to sweep an East Division rival as they host the Ottawa Redblacks (4-11) on Thanksgiving Monday, a week after a 32-15 win in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs eager to take next step after summer of change: ‘It’s a serious group’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Brad Treliving wasn’t looking to change his new team’s identity. Or it’s culture. Or it’s core of talented forwards. Hired as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs in May following the stunning and dramatic departure of Kyle Dubas from the same role weeks earlier, Treliving chose a different path. “I firmly believe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL stars reflect on Patrice Bergeron’s legacy: ‘Perfect hockey player, perfect guy’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2023
Charlie McAvoy had done it hundreds of times. When the Boston Bruins won, the players hugged their captain before exiting the ice. Always. It started with Zdeno Chara. When the hulking defenceman moved on, he passed the torch and the ‘C’ to Patrice Bergeron. The tradition continued. When the record-setting, Presidents’ Trophy-winning Bruins suffered a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men’s volleyball team punches ticket to 2024 Paris Olympics
By The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2023
XI’AN, China – Canada’s men’s volleyball team has punched its ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-15) at an Olympic qualification tournament on Sunday. The Canadians beat out Argentina, which also had a 5-2 record, for the second and final qualifying spot in Pool C on a tiebreaker. Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps’ Takaoka, Sounders’ Frei duel to scoreless draw
By The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – Yohei Takaoka finished with five saves for Vancouver to offset Stefan Frei’s league-leading 13th clean sheet of the season as the Whitecaps played the Seattle Sounders to a scoreless draw on Saturday night. Frei did not face a shot on goal in posting his shutout for the Sounders (13-9-11), who would have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mixed results for Canadian women at beach volleyball world championships
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
TLAXCALA CITY, Mexico – There were mixed results for Canadian women at the beach volleyball world championships on Saturday in Mexico. Canadian duo Sarah Pavan and Molly McBain lost a tough 21-19, 21-15 match to Switzerland’s Esmee Bobner and Zoe Verge-Depre in Pool H preliminary play. The Canadians had four less attacks (28-24), but led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Lisowsky sharp as Blades pound Pats 6-1
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
SASKATOON – Brandon Lisowsky scored twice as the Saskatoon Blades rolled past the Regina Pats 6-1 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the SaskTel Centre. Lukas Hansen, Tanner Molendyk, Tyler Parr and Jordan Keller also scored for the Blades (4-2-0-0), who led 3-0 after the first period and 6-0 heading into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
Saturday’s Scoreboard MLB Division Series American League Texas 3 Baltimore 2 (Texas leads best-of-five series 1-0) Houston 6 Minnesota 4 (Houston leads best-of-five series 1-0) National League Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 0 (Philadelphia leads best-of-five series 1-0) Arizona 11 Los Angeles 2 (Arizona leads best-of-five series 1-0) — CFL Hamilton 38 Saskatchewan 13 — NHL pre-season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC’s road misery continues, blanked 3-0 by New York Red Bulls
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
HARRISON, N.J. – Toronto FC’s final road game in a miserable MLS season proved to be more of the same. Key players missing. Some positive passages of play. Then what good work that has been done is undone in an instant by a miscue. And a fragile team can’t recover, opening the door to more ... Read More »
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