National Sports
Canada beats Ukraine 3-1 in women’s volleyball Olympic qualifier
By The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
NINGBO, China – Alexa Gray had 20 attack points to lead Canada to a 3-1 win over Ukraine on Friday at the women’s volleyball Olympic qualification tournament. Gray added one block point and three aces in the 25-22, 23-25, 25-12, 25-11 victory as Canada improved to 3-2. “It was very slow start for us today,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an ‘ice’ hockey push Down Under
By Dennis Passa, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – It’s a frequent – and most often frantic – high-pitched yell when kids playing street hockey in North America know their game is about to be interrupted. “Car!” screams one of the players, and the nets at either end of the makeshift asphalt or cement “rink” are quickly – and most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany hires Julian Nagelsmann as men’s national soccer team coach through Euro 2024
By Ciarán Fahey, The Associated Press on September 22nd, 2023
BERLIN (AP) – Germany hired Julian Nagelsmann to lead the men’s national soccer team on Friday, entrusting the former Bayern Munich coach with doing a better job than the last Bayern Munich coach who tried. The German soccer federation said Nagelsmann was taking over on a short-term contract through next year’s European Championship. Germany is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard MLB American League N.Y. Yankees 5 Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 5 L.A. Angels 4 Cleveland 5 Baltimore 2 Detroit 7 Oakland 3 National League Milwaukee 6 St. Louis 0 Atlanta 10 Washington 3 Philadelphia 5 N.Y. Mets 4 Pittsburgh 8 Chicago Cubs 6 L.A. Dodgers 7 San Francisco 2 — NFL San Francisco ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole enhances Cy Young credentials with 8 outstanding innings as Yanks beat Jays 5-3
By Larry Fleisher, The Associated Press on September 21st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Gerrit Cole retired the first 16 hitters and pitched eight outstanding innings to strengthen his Cy Young Award credentials as the New York Yankees stayed over .500 with a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. Cole (14-4) allowed a run and two hits in his longest outing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. day-to-day with right knee inflammation
By Larry Fleisher, The Associated Press on September 21st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got good news Thursday when an MRI on his right knee showed inflammation and no structural damage. Guerrero was held of the starting lineup for the second straight night as the Blue Jays completed a three-game series with the Yankees. He is day-to-day and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez loses in Guadalajara Open quarterfinals, Dabrowski through to doubles semis
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Leylah Fernandez saw her best run at a WTA 1000 tournament end Thursday with a 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-1 quarterfinal loss to American Sofia Kenin at the Guadalajara Open. Fernandez, from Laval, Que., had 15 aces to Kenin’s six, and the American hit into 14 double-faults compared to eight for Fernandez. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL board of governors approves sale of Ottawa Senators to Andlauer group
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – The sale of the Ottawa Senators is finally official. The NHL announced Thursday that the transfer of the club to a group led by Michael Andlauer has been unanimously approved by the league’s board of governors, and that the transaction has been completed. The Senators said Andlauer will assume control of the Senators’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian tennis stars see sport’s growth potential by hosting Laver Cup
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
VANCOUVER – Hosting the Laver Cup offers a chance to grow and showcase tennis in Canada, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Milos Raonic say. Auger-Aliassime is a member of Team World at the tournament, which gets underway on Friday, while Raonic is serving as an alternate in case of injuries. “It’s not a city, like Montreal or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: NHL board of governors approves sale of Ottawa Senators
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – The sale of the Ottawa Senators is finally official. The NHL announced Thursday that the transfer of the club to a group led by Michael Andlauer has been unanimously approved by the league’s board of governors, and that the transaction has been completed. The Andlauer group reached an agreement to purchase the club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William Nylander’s contract status, move to centre the focus as Leafs hit the ice
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
TORONTO – William Nylander was in the middle of it all. The Maple Leafs forward received lots of attention – camera operators, photographers and reporters dissecting his every move – on the ice as he started what’s expected to be a long audition at centre. Nylander was again the focus at the conclusion of Toronto’s ... Read More »
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