National Sports
Toronto FC loses goalkeeper Sean Johnson for four to six weeks with broken hand
By The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2023
Toronto FC’s nightmarish season took another turn for the worse Wednesday with news that goalkeeper Sean Johnson will be out four to six weeks with a broken hand. The MLS team said Johnson was injured during training Tuesday and will be assessed this week by a hand specialist to determine if surgery is needed. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online bettors set to wager on King’s Plate horse race for the first time
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2023
TORONTO – Ontario sports bettors will be able to place online wagers on the $1-million King’s Plate. Woodbine Entertainment has reached an agreement with bet365 to make horse racing available to Ontario sports bettors through the online betting company’s platform. The deal means sports punters will be able to wager on the King’s Plate, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2023
TORONTO – Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday. Murray, who attended Canada’s training camp earlier this month in Toronto, stated that, after consulting with his team and medical staff, it was decided that he needed additional recovery following a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final against Spain
By John Pye, The Associated Press on August 16th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – England moved on to its first Women’s World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory Wednesday over co-host Australia, ending the Matildas captivating run through the tournament. Australia superstar Sam Kerr started her first match of the tournament and scored for the Matildas but it wasn’t enough to hold off European champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard FIFA Women’s World Cup Semifinals At Auckland, N.Z. Spain 2 Sweden 1 — MLS/Liga MX Leagues Cup Semifinals Miami 4 Philadelphia 1 Nashville 2 Monterrey 0 — MLB Interleague Toronto 2 Philadelphia 1 Houston 6 Miami 5 Boston 5 Washington 4 Atlanta 5 N.Y. Yankees 0 San Diego 10 Baltimore 3 Cleveland 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime bounced from Cincinnati Open by Mannarino in straight sets
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
CINCINNATI – There was good news and bad news for Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cincinnati Open. The Montreal tennis ace snapped a five-match losing skid when he battled from behind to bounce Italy’s Matteo Berrettini on Monday 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the opening round of men’s singles action at the ATP 1000 event. But Auger-Aliassime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romano returns for Blue Jays, more to follow
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Jordan Romano is back on the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster, and more of the team’s injured players could be back on Friday. Romano was reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and recorded his 29th save of the season as the Blue Jays edged the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in a tense ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biggio’s plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Cavan Biggio was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded as the Toronto Blue Jays scratched out a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. A pitcher’s duel between starters Yusei Kikuchi and Zack Wheeler had the score tied 1-1 when Toronto (67-54) loaded the bases in the eighth inning, setting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zhang, Ince share junior boys lead at national golf championship
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Two golfers from B.C.’s Lower Mainland share the lead after two rounds of the Canadian Junior boys championship. Alex Zhang of Richmond shot a 3-under 69 on Tuesday to sit at 4-under for the tournament. He was joined atop the leaderboard by Joshua Ince of Surrey who also shot a 3-under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis great Roger Federer to be honoured at Laver Cup in Vancouver
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Roger Federer will be honoured at the Laver Cup in Vancouver. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be invited onto the black court on Sept. 22 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his last competitive match. Federer concluded his illustrious career at last year’s tournament, partnering with longtime rival Rafael Nadal for Team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TFC nearing decision on head coach, which could include Dunfield keeping interim role
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2023
TORONTO – It appears Toronto FC is nearing a decision on its search for a permanent coach. But it also seems the MLS club has various options, one of which is keeping Terry Dunfield on as interim coach for the remaining 10 games of the season. “We’re going to come to a decision pretty soon ... Read More »
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