National Sports
B.C. Lions maintain mantra of ‘one game at a time’ ahead of Redblacks tilt
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – Rick Campbell is maintaining his, and his team’s, mantra of “one game at a time” as the push to make the CFL post-season kicks into high gear. With a win Saturday and a Calgary loss next week, the B.C. Lions would be a playoff team for a second straight season. The Lions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays recall reliever Nate Pearson, option Bowden Francis to triple-A
By The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Hard-throwing pitcher Nate Pearson was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. The righty was active for Friday’s game against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Right-handed reliever Bowden Francis was optioned to the Buffalo Bisons in a corresponding move. Pearson has a 5-2 record with a 5.18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid, Draisaitl aiming for Oilers’ breakthrough after playoff disappointments
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl know their Stanley Cup window is wide open. Two painful playoff exits has the Edmonton Oilers’ dynamic duo hungrier than ever to push through. The club made the Western Conference final in 2022 before falling to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers were then stopped in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal continue playoff push against visiting Chicago Fire
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
MONTREAL – After a two-week international break, CF Montreal is set to resume its playoff push with a Saturday showdown with the Chicago Fire at Stade Saputo Chicago (8-11-8) limps into the match on a five-game losing streak but still only trails eighth-placed CF Montreal (11-14-2) by three points in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC opts not to bring Giovinco back in the fold but keeps the door open
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Major League Soccer’s roster freeze came and went Friday without Toronto FC adding former league MVP Sebastian Giovinco back in the fold. Toronto opened its training centre to the 36-year-old Italian in August, allowing him to practice on his own. Earlier this month, he was incorporated into the team warmups before training. “If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Borthwick counting on fans to roar England again to win against Japan at Rugby World Cup
By Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press on September 15th, 2023
NICE, France – England coach Steve Borthwick believed their fans became the team’s 15th man after Tom Curry was sent off last weekend against Argentina. He’s counting on similar support on Sunday against Japan in Nice, where a second straight win would put England in pole position to win Pool D. “When you go down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TFC interim coach has long memory when it comes to Whitecaps coach’s celebration
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
Toronto FC interim coach Terry Dunfield has a long memory, it seems. And it includes Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini. Dunfield, who played for both Toronto and Vancouver, has not forgotten the colourful Italian’s celebration following the Whitecaps’ penalty shootout win over TFC in the Canadian Championship final at B.C. Place Stadium in July 2022 “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Sarah Mitton eyes more hardware at Diamond League final
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
Sarah Mitton has her eyes set on more hardware this weekend, specifically a diamond. The Brooklyn, N.S., native will be competing in the women’s shot put Diamond League final on Saturday in Eugene, Ore. She is one of four Canadians competing at the Prefontaine Classic, with Marco Arop (800 metres), Andre De Grasse (200) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians dominate PWHL coach hirings, Troy Ryan named Toronto coach
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
A who’s who of people with roots in Canadian women’s hockey were hired to step behind the benches of Professional Women’s Hockey League teams in the league’s inaugural season. Five of the six head coaches announced Friday by the PWHL are Canadian: Troy Ryan (Toronto), Carla MacLeod (Ottawa), Kori Cheverie (Montreal) Courtney Birchard-Kessel (Boston) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defensive lineman Ja’Gared Davis returns to Ticats lineup versus Bombers
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
HAMILTON – The long wait is over for Ja’Gared Davis. The veteran defensive lineman will dress Saturday for Hamilton’s home game versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-3). It will mark Davis’s first action since July 13 when the Tiger-Cats (5-7) earned a 37-29 victory over the Edmonton Elks. “Man, I’m thankful just being able to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan, Macleod, Cheverie to coach Canada’s PWHL teams
By The Canadian Press on September 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Troy Ryan, Carla MacLeod and Kori Cheverie were announced as head coaches of Canada’s teams in the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Friday. Ryan will coach Toronto, MacLeod in Ottawa and Cheverie in Montreal. Courtney Kessel (Boston), Charlie Burggraf (Minnesota) and Howie Draper (New York) round out the six-team coaching contingent for the ... Read More »
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