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Chad Owens to officially retire as member of Toronto Argonauts
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
TORONTO – Chad Owens is going out as a Toronto Argonaut. Toronto announced Wednesday the former star receiver/returner will sign a one-day contract with the CFL club to retire as a member of the Argos. The five-foot-eight, 180-pound Owens, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, spent nine seasons in the CFL with Montreal (2009), Toronto (2010-15), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays manager’s pre-game media availability interrupted by emergency alert test
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS – Blue Jays manager John Schneider was thrown a curveball Wednesday when his pre-game media availability was interrupted by a countrywide test of the emergency alert system. Schneider was two minutes into his session with reporters at Target Field when loud alarm noises sounded on cellphones throughout the interview room. A smiling Schneider took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes look to cement second spot in East Division standings
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
TORONTO – The Montreal Alouettes could cement second place in the East Division this week. Montreal (8-7) holds down second in the East, just ahead of Hamilton (7-8). The Alouettes host the Ottawa Redblacks (4-11) on Monday while the Tiger-Cats visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-9) on Sunday. Wins by Montreal and Saskatchewan would give the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian cricket team thumps the Cayman Islands at T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Canada needed just 12 overs to dismiss the Cayman Islands for 30 runs en route to a commanding 166-run victory Wednesday at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier. The win was the third straight for the Canadian cricketers after an opening 86-run loss to host Bermuda on Saturday. Canada, Bermuda, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions, Bombers meet in showdown for first place in West Division
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
The battle for first in the West Division is about to get much clearer. The B.C. Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) on Friday night. Not only will the winner take sole possession of first in the division, it will also claim the season series and tiebreaker in the event the two teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VanVleet Void: Pre-season will help Toronto Raptors establish new leadership
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
Whether it was on the court, in the locker room, or in front of cameras and microphones, Fred VanVleet was the voice of the Toronto Raptors for the past two NBA seasons. But after VanVleet signed a lucrative free-agent deal with the Houston Rockets in the off-season it’s not immediately apparent who will be the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Kamal Miller relishes move to Inter Miami and playing with Messi
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
Enjoying life on and off the field, Kamal Miller has found a new home in South Florida. The Canadian international defender has become a fixture in the Inter Miami CF backline since arriving in an April trade from CF Montreal. On Tuesday, he was rewarded with a contract extension through the 2026 MLS season, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majority of Proline players successfully picked Europe to win Ryder Cup
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
TORONTO – Europe’s victory over the U.S. in the Ryder Cup was a popular one with Proline players. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, 60 per cent of Proline bettors correctly picked Europe to win the event. Team Europe defeated the United States 16.5 points to 11.5 at Marco Simone Golf Club in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art of the chirp: NHLers weigh in on what makes a good trash-talker
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
Nazem Kadri has been involved in more than a few verbal sparring matches. The Calgary Flames centre certainly knows how to dish it out during an on-ice war of words. Kadri can also appreciate when he – or a teammate – is the recipient of a clever, cutting barb. “I’ve had my fair share,” he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nickelback to perform during NHL’s Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
Canadian rock band Nickelback will take the stage at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in the NHL’s Heritage Classic later this month. Nickelback, recently honoured with an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, will perform during the second intermission on Oct. 29, the Oilers announced Wednesday. This year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada blanks host China at men’s volleyball Olympic qualifier tournament
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
XI’AN, China – Canada scored a three-set win over China on Wednesday to improve to 3-1 at the men’s volleyball Olympic qualification tournament. Stephen Maar, of Aurora, Ont., paced the attack with 20 points as Canada blanked the host Chinese 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 26-24). Eric Leoppky, of Steinbach, Man., had 17 points, while Jordan Schnitzer, ... Read More »
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