National Sports
Otto Porter Jr. returns to Raptors healthy and looking to make impression
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – Otto Porter Jr.’s first season as a Toronto Raptor lasted eight games. Since his season-ending surgery on his left foot on Jan. 10, 2022, the team’s head coach has been replaced and iconic, veteran players have departed. Porter is looking to use the adversity he faced during his injury rehabilitation to drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘My time is coming’: Canadian hurdler Metivier set on larger goals despite obstacles
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
Leaping over hurdles is nothing new for Malik Metivier. And the obstacles in his way now will not interrupt his willingness to push through. “I’ve always been a believer in just a lot of hard work and belief,” he said. “Having entered the sport as an underdog, it’s almost served as a blessing. I’m used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: ‘An amazing thing for hockey’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
John Tavares has spent untold hours honing his skills. Like the hundreds of NHLers he battles with and against each season, the reward is a career in the spotlight to go along with millions of dollars in the bank. Women’s hockey players – many of them stars on the international stage – have never had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interim coach Mauro Biello names strong squad for Japan friendly in Niigata
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
Interim Canada coach Mauro Biello, in his first squad selection since taking over from the departed John Herdman, has summoned a strong lineup for an Oct 13 friendly against Japan. Milan Borjan, Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustaquio, Alistair Johnston, Ismael Kone and Cyle Larin are included in the 23-man roster for the game at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB Playoffs American League Wild Card Minnesota 2 Toronto 0 (Minnesota wins best-of-three series 2-0) Texas 7 Tampa Bay 1 (Texas wins best-of-three series 2-0) National League Wild Card Arizona 5 Milwaukee 2 (Arizona wins best-of-three series 2-0) Philadelphia 7 Miami 1 (Philadelphia wins best-of-three series 2-0) NHL pre-season Edmonton 7 Calgary 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Lisowsky’s hat trick leads Blades to 5-3 win over Oil Kings
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
SASKATOON – Brandon Lisowsky scored a hat trick to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday night. Egor Sidorov also scored twice for Saskatoon while Blades goaltender Austin Elliott made 16 saves to earn the win. Aidan Litke, Rilen Kovacevic and Adam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps defeat St. Louis, get help on the scoreboard to clinch MLS playoff spot
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps scored three second-half goals to defeat St. Louis City 3-0 and got some help on the out-of-town scoreboard to clinch a Major League Soccer playoff berth Wednesday night. Striker Brian White and midfielders Sebastian Berhalter and Richie Laryea scored for Vancouver, which made the playoffs for the second time in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks lose pre-season series against Kraken with 2-1 loss in Abbotsford
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The Seattle Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 courtesy of an Eeli Tolvanen winner in NHL pre-season action Wednesday night at the Abbotsford Centre. Seattle’s Cale Fleury took a pass just past the Canucks’ left face-off circle, forcing a pad save from Canucks netminder Casey DeSmith, but Tolvanen was on hand to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on October 4th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Bryson Stott crushed the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history and Aaron Nola tossed seven shutout innings in a performance worthy of a playoff ace that led to a 7-1 win and a two-game sweep over the Miami Marlins in their NL Wild Card Series on Wednesday night. “I don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Fontaine scores twice, Huskies rout Olympiques 7-3
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
GATINEAU, Que. – Louis-Philippe Fontaine scored twice to help the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies earn a dominant 7-3 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Wednesday night. Bill Zonnon, Antonin Verreault, Andrei Loshko, Thomas Verdon and Benjamin Brunelle also found the scoresheet for Rouyn-Noranda. Goaltender Kyle Hagen stopped shots to earn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-2 win over Flames in pre-season
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
EDMONTON – Connor Brown had two goals and an assist while Connor McDavid added a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 7-2 on Wednesday. Lane Pederson, Leon Draisaitl, Evander Kane and Raphael Lavoie also scored for the Oilers (4-2-1), who have won four of their last five in the ... Read More »
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