National Sports
Lionel Messi leaves late in 1st half for Inter Miami against Toronto with leg issue
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s lineup on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback. Messi was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami’s match against Toronto, after spending a few minutes laboring with what appeared to be a leg issue. He was stretching during play, then eventually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New owner, stable roster have Senators eyeing end to playoff drought
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – With a new owner incoming and stability throughout the roster, the Ottawa Senators have reasons for optimism heading into this NHL season. Michael Andlauer is expected to be officially introduced as thew team’s owner soon, and the Senators have its core group all under contract. After six seasons of missing the playoffs, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL can close gaps in international women’s hockey, say Kingsbury, MacLeod
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
Professional Women’s Hockey League general manager Gina Kingsbury and coach Carla MacLeod, who both have deep roots in international hockey, say the new league can close gaps between countries on the world stage. A long-standing criticism of international women’s hockey is its predictability. Canada and the United States have met in every world and Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We all want to be Winnipeg Jets:’ Bowness says rift with players is over
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Rick Bowness has moved on from being criticized by some Winnipeg Jets at the end of his first season as head coach. On the eve of his second training camp, Bowness told reporters Wednesday that he spoke to players over the summer about comments made after the team was eliminated in its first-round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Maple Leafs ready to roll for training camp after off-season of change
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
TORONTO – Brad Treliving wasn’t on the hunt for a new job. His wife, however, was starting to nudge him in that direction after he parted ways with the Calgary Flames in April following nine seasons as general manager. “When you’re in this for a while … you talk to a lot of guys that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks ‘aligned’ from top down ahead of new season: Rutherford
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
VANCOUVER – From the top of hockey operations to how its farm team trains and plays, the Vancouver Canucks maintain they’re all aligned heading into the start of the new NHL season. President of hockey operations Jim Rutherford said the difference between this season and the previous one, besides last season’s addition of Rick Tocchet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins captaincy passes from soft-spoken Bergeron to in-your-face Marchand. He says he’s ready
By Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press on September 20th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Bruins named Brad Marchand captain on Wednesday, putting the “C” previously worn by the soft-spoken and universally revered Patrice Bergeron on the sweater of a notorious instigator who – the team insists – has moved on from his face-licking phase and matured into one of the most respected voices in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays select outfielder Eden to roster, option infielder Clement to Bisons
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays selected outfielder Cam Eden to the big-league roster on Wednesday and optioned infielder Ernie Clement to Triple-A Buffalo. Eden hit .257 over 131 games for the Bisons this season. He had three homers, 48 RBIs and 53 stolen bases. Clement hit .380 (19-for-50) over 30 games for the Blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spotlight on goalies Skinner, Campbell as Oilers open training camp
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
EDMONTON – Watching his baby boy learn to crawl has given Stuart Skinner some perspective heading into a season where he and fellow Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell will be under the microscope. Skinner’s son, Beau, was born in January, and the netminder said watching him grow and adapt “actually taught me a lot this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman’s successor
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
A successor to John Herdman as Canada soccer coach likely won’t be named until next year. Canada Soccer said Wednesday that its board has decided the men’s coaching position will be filled after a new general secretary is announced. “The search for the federation’s top operational leader is currently underway, expected to be named by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League’s post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre. Canada’s best high school players are competing in the Canadian Futures Showcase at the downtown Toronto ballpark until Saturday, with six teams of prospects ... Read More »
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