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Lionel Messi scores in regulation, penalties as Inter Miami beats Nashville in League Cup final
By The Associated Press on August 19th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night. Messi scored for the 10th time in seven games since joining Inter Miami, converting in the 23rd minutes. The ball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schneider hits tiebreaking solo homer as Blue Jays edge Reds 4-3
By The Associated Press on August 19th, 2023
CINCINNATI (AP) – Davis Schneider hit a tiebreaking solo homer and closer Jordan Romano worked out of a jam in the ninth inning, sending the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory over Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. Chris Bassitt pitched six efficient innings as Toronto (68-56) rebounded from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schneider hits tiebreaking homer as Blue Jays edge Reds 4-3
By The Associated Press on August 19th, 2023
CINCINNATI (AP) – Davis Schneider hit a tiebreaking solo homer and closer Jordan Romano worked out of a jam in the ninth inning, sending the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory over Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. Chris Bassitt pitched six efficient innings as Toronto (68-56) rebounded from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes rally to roll frustrated Redblacks 25-24
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Montreal Alouettes rode a wild finish and late heroics from quarterback Caleb Evans to defeat the Ottawa Redblacks 25-24 on Saturday night. The Redblacks had led the entire game, but failed to shut Montreal down on a third down attempt with a minute left in regulation that led to the winning touchdown. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis Schneider hit tiebreaking solo homer as Toronto Blue Jays edge Cincinnati Reds 4-3
By The Associated Press on August 19th, 2023
CINCINNATI (AP) – Davis Schneider hit a tiebreaking solo homer and Jordan Romano worked out of a jam in the ninth inning, sending the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory over Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. Chris Bassitt pitched six efficient innings as Toronto (68-56) rebounded from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Canadian rugby teams closer to qualifying for Paris Olympics
By Mark Brennae, The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2023
LANGFORD, B.C. – The Canadian men and women sevens rugby squads got through their competitions unscathed and with varying degrees of difficulty Saturday in a crucial North American Caribbean Olympic qualifying tourney in Langford, B.C., just outside of Victoria. Canada’s women’s team secured a berth in Sunday’s semifinal by crushing Mexico 80-0, punctuating one-sided wins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homa has exchange with fan shouting in middle of his birdie putt at BMW
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on August 19th, 2023
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) – Max Homa experienced the potential for disruption with betting at PGA Tour events when he said a fan yelled in the middle of his five-foot birdie putt Saturday in the BMW Championship. Homa already was struggling with short putts on a windy day at Olympia Fields, having missed a two-foot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texan Petrovic leads Shaw Charity Classic by two strokes
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2023
CALGARY – A day after shooting 62 at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, Tim Petrovic wasn’t all that impressed with his second-round score of 66 on Saturday at the Shaw Charity Classic. Although he finished with seven birdies on the par 70, 7,061-yard layout, the 57-year-old golfer from Austin, Texas, also had three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada clips Czech Republic 3-0 for first win at Little League World Series
By The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Jaxon Weir was dominant on the mound in a 13-strikeout performance as Canada defeated Brno, Czech Republic 3-0 for its first win at the Little League World Series on Saturday. Weir only surrendered three hits in the six-inning outing. The Czech Republic was also strong on the hill at Volunteer Stadium, striking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scheffler, Fitzpatrick share lead pack chasing at BMW Championship
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on August 19th, 2023
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) – Scottie Scheffler made a few short birdie putts at the start and then kept making a lot more Saturday on his way to a 6-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead with Matt Fitzpatrick in a BMW Championship that is wide open. Fitzpatrick had a 66, falling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughriders’ Jake Dolegala ready for start under centre against Lions
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on August 19th, 2023
REGINA – Jake Dolegala is looking forward to making his first start for the Saskatchewan Roughriders under normal circumstances. The 6-foot-7, 242-pound quarterback is set for his second career start on Sunday when the Riders host the B.C. Lions. His first came on July 24, 2022 against the Toronto Argonauts. The Riders were hit with ... Read More »
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