National Sports
Ohtani puts on 2-way Sho for the ages with 3 homers and 10 Ks to lead Dodgers back to World Series
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Shohei Ohtani’s third home run rocketed off his bat and streaked toward the left-field bleachers, the few fans still sitting at Dodger Stadium rose frantically, as if every single seat in the sold-out building had received a shock. At the plate and on the mound, Ohtani was simply electrifying in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Afghanistan withdraws from Twenty20 cricket tri-series in Pakistan over military strikes
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn its national team from next month’s Twenty20 tri-series in Pakistan after it claimed three local cricketers died due to Pakistan military strikes in southeastern Paktika province on Friday. The ACB said in a post on social media Saturday that the cricketers were “targeted during a gathering” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions win fifth straight, eliminate Elks from playoff picture with 37-24 decision
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Quarterback Nathan Rourke scored on a 70-yard run in the third quarter as the B.C. Lions erased an early deficit by rattling off 25 consecutive points in a 37-24 win that eliminated the Edmonton Elks from the CFL playoffs on Friday. Cornerback Robert Carter Jr. also returned an interception 50 yards for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aces celebrate third WNBA championship in 4 years with parade on Las Vegas Boulevard
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eight years to the day the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors confirmed the relocation of the San Antonio Stars to Las Vegas, the Aces celebrated their third championship in four years with a parade down the famed Strip on Friday night. “We’re back!” exclaimed owner Mark Davis, donning a white ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Anderson scores in OT, Hurricanes knock off Hitmen 7-6
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE — Kai Anderson scored with 21 seconds left in overtime to lift the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 7-6 Western Hockey League victory over the visiting Calgary Hitmen on Friday. Luke Cozens scored twice for the Hurricanes (3-8-0-1), while Logan Wormald had a goal and three assists. Shane Smith, Jack Toogood and Gavin Lesiuk also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Leylah Fernandez advances to the WTA’s Japan Open final with win over Cîrstea
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — The last remaining seeded player at the WTA’s Japan Open is through to Sunday’s final — Leylah Fernandez defeated 35-year-old Sorana Cîrstea 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. At 4-4 in the deciding set Saturday, Fernandez broke Cîrstea’s serve, then held her own serve in the next game to advance. The fourth-seeded Canadian player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schmaltz gets second career hat trick for first three goals of season as Mammoth beat Sharks 6-3
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nick Schmaltz came into the night scoreless over the Utah Mammoth’s first four games this season. He broke through in a big way Friday night against the San Jose Sharks. Schmaltz had three goals and an assist, and the Mammoth beat the Sharks 6-3 for their third win in four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson Barnes, Tanner Rinker lift Utah State over San Jose State 30-25
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Bryson Barnes had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run and Tanner Rinker kicked two of his three field goals in the fourth quarter to help Utah State hold off San Jose State 30-25 on Friday night. Utah State (4-3, 2-1 Mountain West Conference) took a 27-25 lead on Rinker’s 45-yard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers win ugly to keep playoff hopes alive
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros was succinct in his assessment of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ offence after Friday’s 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “I didn’t like anything,” the Blue Bombers quarterback said. “We didn’t do anything well.” Collaros completed 15 of 24 pass attempts for 182 yards with one touchdown toss and one interception. As ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raleigh’s 64th homer of the year sparks Mariners’ 8th-inning rally against Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh’s 64th home run of the year wasn’t his longest. Just the most satisfying. His eighth-inning drive against the Toronto Blue Jays was no sure thing. The ball rose 155 feet above the field on a high arc and had a 6.7-second hang time before it dropped over the left-field wall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer gets hurt, Blue Jays blow lead and head home trailing Mariners 3-2 in ALCS
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Toronto had come from behind against Seattle and was closing in on a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series, ahead by a run in the seventh inning when George Springer was hit by a pitch on the right kneecap and forced from the game. Brendon Little then allowed Cal Raleigh’s ... Read More »
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