National Sports
Nelly Korda recovers from a 6-shot deficit, cuts Charley Hull’s lead to one in LPGA
By The Associated Press on November 16th, 2024
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) – Nelly Korda holed two long birdie putts to start her recovery from a six-shot deficit to Charley Hull, cutting the lead down to one shot Saturday going into the final round of The Annika. Hull kept the lead by limiting the damage to a bogey on the 18th hole at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilfrid Laurier, Laval win U Sports football semifinals to reach Vanier Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks and Laval Rouge et Or will clash in this year’s Vanier Cup. Laval prevailed 17-14 in Saturday’s see-saw battle with the host Regina Rams to win the Mitchell Bowl and advance to Canadian university football’s championship game next week in Kingston, Ont. Wilfrid Laurier’s Golden Hawks punched their Vanier ticket ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New father Rafael Campos shares the lead in Bermuda Championship
By The Associated Press on November 16th, 2024
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) – Rafael Campos celebrated the birth of his daughter Monday and was poised for another big moment. He set a personal best with a 9-under 62 on Saturday to share the lead going into the final round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Andrew Novak also shot a 62 on a day when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier in the lead at Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
HELSINKI – Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought their beach party to the Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix and won Saturday’s rhythm dance. This year’s world championship silver medallists scored top marks with their “Barbie and Ken at the beach” routine set to music by The Beach Boys. Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers’ Bryant, Argonauts’ Franklin separated by years of Grey Cup experience
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
VANCOUVER – About five inches, 147 pounds and close to a decade of experience separate Winnipeg Blue Bomber veteran offensive tackle Stanley Bryant and Toronto rookie defensive back Benjie Franklin. Besides their size and age, there’s another major difference between the two men. Bryant, who casts a large shadow on a sunny day, is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on Sunday. After a 2-4 start, the Blue Bombers finished atop the West Division and earned their spot in the championship game by beating the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West final. The Argos weathered quarterback woes to finish second in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman, there was more bad news for the Canadian women’s team Saturday. Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor revealed that veteran Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan has been sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Bompastor made the announcement after Chelsea moved atop the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argonauts defensive lineman Robbie Smith not looking at 2022 Grey Cup for inspiration
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The last time Toronto faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, Robbie Smith delivered one of the biggest plays in Argonauts championship history. Two years later as Toronto prepares for a rematch with Winnipeg on Sunday at B.C. Place Stadium, Smith’s clutch performance is but a distant memory. “Pinball (Argos GM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilfrid Laurier reaches Vanier Cup with 48-24 win over Bishop’s
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
LENNOXVILLE, Que. – The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks have advanced to the Vanier Cup with a 48-24 win over the host Bishop’s Gaiters on Saturday. The Golden Hawks reached the U Sports championship game Nov. 23 in Kingston, Ont., for the first time since 2005, when Laurier won the Vanier Cup over Saskatchewan. The Uteck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Paul believes he can fight for a title, Mike Tyson won’t say he’s finished at 58
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on November 16th, 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Jake Paul believes he can fight for a championship belt within two years. Mike Tyson didn’t rule out another return to the ring after the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion’s first sanctioned pro bout since 2005. An event hyped like a prize fight turned into a glorified sparring session, the eight-round bout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada elects Fontaine, re-elects Apps, Fowler to board
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
OTTAWA – Hockey Canada’s provincial and territorial members elected Daniel Fontaine and re-elected Gillian Apps and Amanda Fowler to the national sports organization’s board for three-year terms Saturday. Hockey Canada made the announcement on the heels of a two-day summit in Ottawa tackling sexism, gender-based violence, homophobia and transphobia in the sport. Former NHL and ... Read More »
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