National Sports
Canadian women’s volleyball team beats Mexico but fails to clinch Olympic spot
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2023
NINGBO, China – Canada’s women’s volleyball team scored a 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-17) win over Mexico on Saturday, but fell short in its bid to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Canadian attack was led by Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C. (17 points), Alexa Gray (13) and Hilary Howe (12), both of Calgary, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyotes beat Kings 5-3 in first NHL preseason game in Australia after solving apparent ice issues
By The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – The National Hockey League’s first preseason game in the Southern Hemisphere went ahead Saturday after officials apparently solved some issues with the quality of the ice at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. Ahead of Saturday’s Global Series game between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyotes won by the Coyotes 5-3, there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia under huge pressure in Rugby World Cup match with Wales. Scotland, Tonga look to rebound
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on September 23rd, 2023
The Rugby World Cup knockout stage has started early for Australia. On the back foot after a loss to Fiji, the Australians cannot afford to lose their third pool game – against Wales in Lyon – otherwise they’ll likely be heading for their earliest-ever exit from the tournament. Self-introspection has gripped a proud rugby nation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women rally after slow start but can’t catch England in 50-24 rugby loss
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2023
EXETER, United Kingdom – Canada recovered from a slow start Saturday but could not keep up with top-ranked England, losing 50-24 in a women’s rugby test match. The two teams meet again next Saturday at London’s StoneX Stadium, home of Saracens and Canadians Alex Ellis, McKinley Hunt, Emma Taylor, Maya Montiel and captain Sophie de ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2023
Friday’s Scoreboard CFL Ottawa 36, Saskatchewan 28 British Columbia 37, Edmonton 29 — MLB American League Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 2 Boston 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Cleveland 9, Baltimore 8 Texas 8, Seattle 5 Kansas City 7, Houston 5 Minnesota 8, L.A. Angels 6 Oakland 8, Detroit 2 National League Chicago Cubs 6, Colorado ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taquan Mizzell’s TDs lead Lions past Elks 37-29; B.C. clinches playoff berth
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
EDMONTON – Taquan Mizzell ran in a pair of touchdowns as the B.C. Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 37-29 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., passed for 265 yards and two touchdowns to help B.C. (10-4) win three games in a row. Canadian QB Tre Ford had two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Lavoie stars in overtime as Drakkar edge Sagueneens 5-4
By The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
CHICOUTIMI, Que. – Anthony Lavoie scored 1:35 into overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar slipped past the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 5-4 on Friday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Jules Boilard scored twice and added two assists for the Drakkar (1-0-0), while Matthew MacDonald and Raoul Boilard added goals. Olivier Ciarlo made 36 saves for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime helps Team World to third straight win on first day of Laver Cup
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
VANCOUVER – Team World made it three in a row on the first day for the first time at the Laver Cup. Ben Shelton, Francisco Cerundolo and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime all claimed wins on Friday. Shelton defeated Arthur Fils 7-6 (4), 6-1 as Team World took an early lead over Team Europe at the international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers back on top of AL West after 8-5 win in opener over Mariners, and a loss by Astros
By Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Corey Seager got Texas started with his 32nd homer and rookie Evan Carter added a three-run blast as the Rangers took over the AL West lead for the first time in September with an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the opener of a crucial series Friday night. The Rangers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crum powers Redblacks past Roughriders 36-28; Ottawa snaps seven-game losing skid
By Darren Desaulniers, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
OTTAWA – Dustin Crum threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another to lead the Ottawa Redblacks to a 36-28 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. Crum finished with 243 passing yards as the Redblacks (4-10) halted a seven-game losing streak and held on to their faint playoff hopes. The Roughriders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women down Jamaica 2-0 to take lead into second leg of Olympic qualifier
By The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Goals by Nichelle Prince and Adriana Leon gave Olympic champion Canada a 2-0 win over Jamaica on Friday in the opening game of a two-legged Olympic qualifier. The Canadian women had the upper hand for most of the evening and had chances to add to the lead after Prince opened the scoring ... Read More »
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