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OHL roundup: Dever helps 67’s pounce on Wolves 5-2 for first win
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – Jack Dever had two goals and an assist, Max Donoso made 19 saves, and the Ottawa 67’s recorded their first victory of the young Ontario Hockey League season with a 5-2 decision over the Sudbury Wolves on Saturday at TD Place. Nick Whitehead, Frankie Marrelli and Henry Mews also scored for the 67’s, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger-Cats rough up slumping Riders 38-13 in CFL mismatch
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
REGINA – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their fifth straight loss with a 38-13 CFL victory on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium. The victory improves the Tiger-Cats’ record to 8-8-0 and moves them into a tie for second place in the East Division with the Montreal Alouettes. At 8-7-0, the Alouettes have a game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings rally to edge Maple Leafs 4-3
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings finished a successful NHL pre-season schedule with a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. After spotting the visitors a 2-0 lead, the Red Wings roared back with goals by Ben Chiarot, Dylan Larkin, Joe Veleno and Daniel Sprong. Christian Fischer and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens complete comeback to sink Senators 6-4
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – A wild third period and three goals by the Montreal Canadiens led to a 6-4 comeback win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Trailing 4-3, Sean Monahan tipped a Mattias Norlinder shot to tie the NHL pre-season contest at 4-4 and less than three minutes later Cole Caufield scored the winner. Arber Xhekaj ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal beats Timbers 4-1, MLS playoff push intact
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal took another step toward the Major League Soccer post-season, securing a decisive 4-1 win over the Portland Timbers at Stade Saputo on Saturday. Sunusi Ibrahim (28th minute), Mahala Opoku (35th), Mathieu Choinière (64th) and Mason Toye (75th) scored for Montreal (12-16-5), which handed Portland (11-12-10) its first loss in seven MLS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC’s misery on the road continues, blanked 3-0 by the New York Red Bulls
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
HARRISON, N.J. – Two goals by Brazil’s Luquinhas helped the New York Red Bulls to a 3-0 victory over Toronto on Saturday as TFC finished the away half of its dismal MLS season without a single win. Tom Barlow also scored for the Red Bulls, who needed a victory to keep their post-season hunt alive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Sagueneens erupt for five goals in third period to beat Islanders 6-3
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
CHICOUTIMI, Que. – Emile Duquet and Alexis Morin each scored twice and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens erupted for five third-period goals in a 6-3 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League victory over the Charlottetown Islanders on Saturday. Thomas Deruisseaux and Nathan Lecompte also scored for the Sagueneens who won their second game in seven starts, improving to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Astros power to 6-4 win in ALDS opener
By Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
HOUSTON (AP) – Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their American League Division Series opener Saturday. Jose Altuve hit a leadoff home run and Alvarez had three RBIs as the defending World Series champions earned their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Griffin stretches lead to 3 in Mississippi as he aims for first PGA Tour win
By The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Ben Griffin moved into position for his first PGA Tour victory with another bogey-free round Saturday for a 6-under 66, giving him a three-shot lead in the Sanderson Farms Championship. Griffin got up-and-down for par on his final three holes, the last one from a bunker to the right of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas’ shaky bullpen escapes as Rangers trim Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
BALTIMORE (AP) – For the first time this post-season, the maligned Texas bullpen had to protect a slim lead in the late innings. Josh Sborz, Aroldis Chapman and José Leclerc wobbled but didn’t fall. Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning ahead, and the Rangers held on through some anxious moments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maltais, Howe mine more gold at Canadian long-track speedskating championships
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
CALGARY – Valérie Maltais and Connor Howe had the golden touch in their respective 1,500-metre races on the third day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships on Saturday. Maltais, of La Baie, Que., won the women’s title – besting a field of 23 skaters – with a time of 1:55.60. It was the 33-year-old Maltais’s ... Read More »
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