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Finland drawn against defending champion Canada in Davis Cup quarterfinals
By The Associated Press on September 19th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Finland’s reward for beating the United States and Croatia to reach the knockout stage of the Davis Cup is a quarterfinal match against defending champion Canada. Finland has never reached this stage before in the top team event in men’s tennis. The draw for the Final 8 was made on Tuesday. Serbia ... Read More »
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By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
NINGBO, China – Canada’s hopes of qualifying for a women’s volleyball berth the Paris Olympics took a big hit as powerhouse Serbia flexed its muscle in an Olympic qualification tournament on Monday night. Serbia defeated Canada 25-19, 25-17, 25-21. “Serbia is number three in the world for a reason and are an incredibly physical team, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 18, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NFL New Orleans 20 Carolina 17 Pittsburgh 26 Cleveland 22 — MLB American League Boston 4 Texas 2 Seattle 5 Oakland 0 Baltimore 8 Houston 7 Kansas City 6 Cleveland 4 National League N.Y. Mets 2 Miami 1 Philadelphia 7 Atlanta 1 St. Louis 1 Milwaukee 0 San Diego 11 Colorado 9 Interleague ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fung, Bouchard, Zhao bounced in Guadalajara Open singles matches
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, Que., Stacey Fung of Vancouver and Carol Zhao of Richmond Hill, Ont., all met their match in Mexico on Tuesday, losing second-day singles showdowns at the Guadalajara Open. Bouchard, who bounced Renata Zarazua of Mexico City 6-1, 7-6 (4) on Sunday in the WTA 1000 tournament, was beaten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Triathlon Canada names Lawrence White as new chief executive officer
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
VICTORIA – Triathlon Canada named Lawrence White as its new chief executive officer on Monday. The Canmore, Alta., resident served as executive director of the Alpine Club of Canada for the last 15 years. “I am honoured to be given this opportunity to help lead and further develop triathlon in Canada, which is a sport ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets executive admits a ‘major misstep’ in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resign
By Nicole Kraft, The Associated Press on September 18th, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Columbus Blue Jackets owners and executives on Monday were contrite over the forced resignation of controversial coach Mike Babcock days before the opening of training camp and eager to move on from the turmoil that engulfed the organization. “All we can do now is learn from it and do everything we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian under-17 team to face Brazil as part of preparations for FIFA U-17 World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
Canada’s under-17 men’s team will play South American champion Brazil in a pair of friendlies as part of its preparation for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia later this year. The young Canadians will face Brazil on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, with both games in Sao Paulo. Brazil won the last FIFA U-17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs, Mahomes agree to restructured deal to include big pay raise, AP source says
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on September 18th, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs and reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes agreed to a restructure of his 10-year, $450 million contract that gives him a substantial boost in pay over the next four seasons, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke to the AP on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phil Mickelson says he’s done gambling and is on the road to being ‘the person I want to be’
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on September 18th, 2023
Phil Mickelson won’t be betting on football this year – much less the Ryder Cup – saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction and “it wasn’t any fun.” “The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis Schneider learning on the job as Blue Jays chase post-season berth
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Every time fans with pasted-on moustaches are shown on the Rogers Centre Jumbotron, all the Toronto Blue Jays start elbowing Davis Schneider, telling him to look. The disguises are a loving tribute to the 24-year-old Schneider, who has rocked the distinctive facial hair since the film “Top Gun: Maverick” came out in May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SFU football program plans remain uncertain after report released
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – An independent special adviser has found that Simon Fraser University’s varsity football program would have the potential to operate in Canada but not south of the border. In a 136-page report released Monday, McLaren Global Sport Solutions senior vice-president Bob Copeland concluded that a “competitive football program operating in the United States ... Read More »
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