National Sports

Rose, Bombers set to make third straight West Division final appearance

He's a native Californian, but Winston Rose has warmed up to the idea of playing football in Canada in November. Rose and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are in their third straight West Division final. The two-time defending Grey Cup champions host the B.

Nov 11, 2022 10:50 AM Read more >

Canadian Elite Basketball League folds its franchise in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Canadian Elite Basketball League is suspending operations of its franchise in St. John's, N.L. after just one season, the league announced on Friday.

Nov 11, 2022 10:17 AM Read more >

Lenarduzzi came close in '86. Who will end Canada's World Cup drought in Qatar?

Thirty-six years later, Bob Lenarduzzi still laments the scoring chance he missed at the World Cup. In 1986, the bookmakers laid long odds on Canada getting a goal in Mexico.

Nov 11, 2022 9:01 AM Read more >

Radio Waves: Back to normal for most NHL/NBA radio broadcasters — but not everyone

TORONTO — Just like the teams they follow, radio broadcast crews around the NHL and NBA are essentially back to normal after a couple years of pandemic-related challenges.

Nov 11, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — D’Onta Foreman admitted he was tired — at times completely gassed. But the Carolina Panthers running back said there wasn't a chance he was going to tap on his helmet and ask to take a breather.

Nov 10, 2022 11:56 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Matthew Maggio lifts Windsor Spitfires over Peterborough Petes 3-2

WINDSOR, Ont. — Matthew Maggio put away the winner late in the third period as the Windsor Spitfires edged the Peterborough Petes 3-2 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action. Maggio scored at 16:54 of the final frame.

Nov 10, 2022 11:40 PM Read more >

Canada's men qualify for FIBA World Cup with 94-56 win over Venezuela

EDMONTON — Canada is going to the FIBA World Cup. Kassius Robertson’s 16-point performance helped Canada's men's basketball team beat Venezuela 94-56 on Thursday to clinch a berth in next summer's major international tournament.

Nov 10, 2022 11:29 PM Read more >

Nico Hischier's overtime goal lifts Devils past Senators 4-3

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on a power play at 4:27 of overtime and lifted New Jersey past the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Thursday night, extending the Devils' winning streak to eight games.

Nov 10, 2022 10:54 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Oliver Satny perfect as Eagles soar to 4-0 victory over Islanders

CHARLOTTETOWN — Oliver Satny stopped all 37 shots he face as the Cape Breton Eagles blanked the Charlottetown Islanders 4-0 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.

Nov 10, 2022 10:43 PM Read more >

McAvoy scores in season debut, Bruins beat skidding Flames

BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored the go-ahead goal in his season debut and the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins remained perfect on home ice, beating the skidding Calgary Flames 3-1 Thursday night.

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