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Jully Black, Tonya Williams among stars celebrating Black talent at the Legacy Awards
By Noel Ransome, The Canadian Press on September 24th, 2023
TORONTO – Soap star-turned-activist Tonya Williams says being recognized by Canada’s Black community at Sunday’s Legacy Awards holds special meaning. Williams, who gained fame on “The Young and the Restless” and went on to found the Reelworld Screen Institute and the Reelworld Foundation, is this year’s winner of the Visionary Award for her philanthropic work. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stutzle scores twice, Senators open pre-season with 3-2 win over Maple Leafs
By Darren Desaulniers, The Canadian Press on September 24th, 2023
OTTAWA – Tim Stutzle scored twice as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 Sunday afternoon in the pre-season opener for both teams. Brady Tkachuk had the other goal for the Senators. Jake Sanderson chipped in two assists. Anton Forsberg made 35 saves in his first game action since suffering medial collateral ligament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springe’r’s inside-the-park homer, diving catch and throw lead Blue Jays over Rays 9-5
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on September 24th, 2023
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – George Springer hit an inside-the-park, three-run homer. made a diving catch and threw out a runner, helping the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-5 on Sunday to take two of three in a series of potential playoff opponents. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered twice, making an impressive bat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks will be comfortable family not a dictatorship, says new captain Quinn Hughes
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press on September 24th, 2023
VICTORIA – Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes says he sees himself as the type of leader who wants to build a family atmosphere on the team where everybody feels welcome. “It’s definitely not a dictatorship,” he said Sunday as the NHL team completed its training camp and started pre-season exhibition games ahead of its Oct. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC soundly beaten by New York City FC as winless road run reaches 19 games
By The Canadian Press on September 24th, 2023
HARRISON, N.J. – Toronto FC put on another toothless display on the road Sunday, soundly beaten 3-0 by New York City FC in an MLS game originally slated to kick off 17 1/2 hours earlier. The loss officially eliminated Toronto (4-16-10) from playoff contention, although any such hope had disappeared months ago. TFC has failed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL names new top goaltender award after legendary netminder Patrick Roy
By The Canadian Press on September 24th, 2023
QUEBEC – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s goaltender of the year will be honoured with a trophy bearing the name of a legend between the pipes and behind the bench. The league unveiled the Patrick-Roy Trophy on Sunday at a press conference at Videotron Centre, home of the Memorial Cup champion Quebec Remparts. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks sign defenceman Sawyer Mynio to three-year, entry-level contract
By The Canadian Press on September 24th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Sawyer Mynio to a three-year, entry level contract. Vancouver selected the six-foot-one, 173-pound defenceman in the third round, 89th overall, at the 2023 NHL draft. Mynio had 31 points (five goals, 26 assists) and 40 penalty minutes in 68 games with the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s volleyball team beats Czechia, now must wait for possible Paris spot
By The Canadian Press on September 24th, 2023
NINGBO, China – Canada finished its run at the Women’s Volleyball Olympic Qualifying Tournament with a 3-0 win over Czechia on Sunday. Set scores were 25-20, 25-19 and 25-21, and Kiera Van Ryk led Canada with a match-high 17 total points. The solid win was bittersweet, as Canada finishes third out of eight teams in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Lowe’s 4 RBIs lead Rays over Blue Jays 7-6 as 20-year Junior Caminero makes debut
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on September 24th, 2023
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Josh Lowe hit a three-run homer and a walk-off single that capped a two-run ninth inning, lifting Tampa Bay over the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Saturday after the Rays wasted a five-run lead. Rays prospect Junior Caminero made his big league debut at 20 years, 80 days and went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on September 24th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11. The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Thunderbirds open title defence with 3-2 win over Wild
By The Canadian Press on September 24th, 2023
Centre Sam Popowich scored a game-winning goal with 33 seconds left in the game as the Seattle Thunderbirds opened their Western Hockey League title defence with a 3-2 win over the Wenatchee Wild. Forwards Coster Dunn and Braeden Cootes were the other goal scorers for Seattle. Thunderbirds goalie Spencer Michnik turned away 28 of 30 ... Read More »
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