National Sports
Canada’s Fernandez out of US Open after first-round loss to Alexandrova
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
NEW YORK – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is out of the U.S. Open after a 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-4 loss to 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Tuesday. Fernandez, a finalist at the Grand Slam in 2022, was up 4-3 in the decisive third set after scoring a break in the seventh game. But Alexandrova got that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-star shortstop Bo Bichette put on Blue Jays’ 10-day injured list
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
TORONTO – All-star shortstop Bo Bichette has been put on the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays. Bichette is out with a right quad strain retroactive to Aug. 28. Infielder Mason McCoy was selected to Toronto’s roster in a corresponding move. Bichette leads the Blue Jays with a .314 batting average and 152 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson released by Yankees after playing just 33 games this year
By The Associated Press on August 29th, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – Third baseman Josh Donaldson’s unproductive two seasons with the New York Yankees ended Tuesday when the former AL MVP was released. The 37-year-old hit .207 with 25 homers and 77 RBIs over 165 games in two seasons since he was acquired from Minnesota in March 2022 along with infielder/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL unveils building blocks of women’s pro hockey league, Brian Burke involved
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
The new women’s professional hockey league unveiled its name and “Original Six” cities Tuesday, as well as outlining player intake process for its inaugural season. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is putting teams in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul and the New York area in 2023-24. The league will soon announce the six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL unveils building blocks of women’s pro hockey league, Brian Burke one of them
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
The new women’s professional hockey league unveiled its name and “Original Six” cities Tuesday, as well as outlining player intake process for its inaugural season. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is putting teams in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul and the New York area in 2023-24. The league will soon announce the six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC loans midfielder Kosi Thompson to Norwegian club Lillestrom SK
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
Toronto FC has loaned midfielder Kosi Thompson on loan to Norwegian top-flight club Lillestrom SK for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. As part of the loan, Lillestrom will have an option to exercise a permanent transfer for Thompson at the end of his loan. Thompson, 20, was in his second season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton’s Tre Ford earns top CFL quarterback grade for second straight week
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
TORONTO – Another win, another top grade for Canadian Tre Ford. Ford was the CFL’s top-ranked quarterback for a second straight week. The native of Niagara Falls, Ont., earned an 89.5 grade for his part in Edmonton’s 30-20 win over Ottawa that halted the Elks CFL-record 22-game home losing streak. Players in nine specific positions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-form CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push, but has had trouble with NYCFC
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal looks for a fourth-straight Major League Soccer win and more momentum in its playoff push when it visits New York City FC on Wednesday. After a three-week break due to its elimination from the mid-season Leagues Cup tournament, Montreal (11-12-2) has begun the final push for the post-season with two wins, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to cement playoff spot with win
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
TORONTO – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first CFL team to cement a playoff spot this weekend. According to the CFL, Winnipeg (9-2) would become the first team to punch its post-season ticket with a road win Sunday over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5). Winnipeg is 5-1 away from IG Field this season and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
Canada has been a feel-good story at the FIBA World Cup, and a good bet for Proline customers. Canada defeated Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday to improve to 3-0 and finish first in Group H. It marked the first time the Canadian squad had cemented top spot in its group at the global event. According to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills’ Von Miller to miss first 4 games on physically unable to perform list, AP source says
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on August 29th, 2023
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Buffalo Bills top pass-rusher Von Miller will open the season on the physically unable to perform list in allowing him to continue recovering from a torn right knee ligament, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on ... Read More »
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