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Max Homa sets course record at Olympia Fields to lead BMW Championship
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on August 18th, 2023
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) – Max Homa was aware of the course record at Olympia Fields, and not just because of how well he was playing Friday in the BMW Championship. He happened to see a video board just as it flashed a message that Chris Kirk was challenging the course record of 63. “Just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions receivers ensuring offensive hot streak continues despite battling injuries
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – Halfway through the season and the B.C. Lions receiving corps is hitting its stride. Keon Hatcher recorded a career high in receiving yards against the Calgary Stampeders last Saturday, while Jevon Cottoy is adamant he’s about to bust out. Hatcher recorded 170 receiving yards against Calgary, solidifying discussion of his place as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
GRANADA, Spain – Lu Dort scored a team-high 13 points but it was not enough as Canada fell 94 – 88 to the Dominican Republic in its final tune-up game for the FIBA World Cup on Friday. Trae Bell-Haynes added 12 points off the bench, while RJ Barrett and Dillon Brooks each had 10 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petrovic sits atop leaderboard through first round of Shaw Charity Classic
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
CALGARY – A late birdie barrage at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club vaulted Tim Petrovic into the lead after first-round play at the Shaw Charity Classic on Friday. Petrovic birdied his final three holes, and four of his last five, to card a round of 8-under 62. Starting on the back nine of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men upset at having to sit out FIFA international window in September
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
The Canadian men’s soccer team, firing another broadside in its bitter labour battle with Canada Soccer, says it is “extremely disappointed” that it will be idle during next month’s FIFA international window. In a statement released via social media, the men accused Canada Soccer of “squandering a development opportunity only two short months before our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UVic rugby star wins first cap for Canada, then goes in first round of MLR draft
By The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
Gabe Casey, who won his first cap for Canada against Tonga on Monday, completed an eventful week when he was taken in the first round of the Major League Rugby collegiate draft. The University of Victoria fly half/fullback went 13th overall to the MLR champion New England Free Jacks in Thursday night’s three-round draft. Casey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks host Alouettes looking for better results against East rivals
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks are looking to turn things around in the second half of the CFL season, and that starts with a solid outing against the Montreal Alouettes Saturday night. The Redblacks (3-6) are coming off their third straight loss, a 44-31 defeat to Toronto, and know they need to be better against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays activate Kiermaier, Richards from injured list before series-opener at Reds
By The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
CINCINNATI – The cavalry is coming for the Toronto Blue Jays as they try to stave off a challenge for their hold on the third and final American League wild-card spot. The Blue Jays announced that outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and reliever Trevor Richards are coming off the injury list and being made available for tonight’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC looks to build off three-week break as CF Montreal comes to town
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
Toronto FC returns to action Sunday after a three-week layoff that followed a disastrous July. And interim coach Terry Dunfield says his team understands what’s expected when CF Montreal comes to BMO Field. “We as a club know we owe the fans a performance,” said Dunfield. “And I don’t think there could be a better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rick Jeanneret’s legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on August 18th, 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Though Rick Jeanneret’s booming, youthful voice has gone silent, his memory will remain cherished by generations of fans and NHL players who heard him call Buffalo Sabres games over a 51-year career. Messages of condolence paying tribute to the broadcaster affectionally nicknamed “RJ” and regarded as the voice of the Sabres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps place back-up goalie on season-ending injury list
By The Canadian Press on August 18th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps say goalkeeper Thomas Hasal has been placed on Major League Soccer’s season-ending injury list. Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster says the move is related to patellar tendinitis. Schuster says Hasal has been managing the condition through the season but the move will help the goalkeeper focus on his recovery. Hasal, ... Read More »
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