National Sports
Toronto Blue Jays enjoy day off after injury bug bites hard during 17-in-17 stretch
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays finally got some rest and, hopefully, did some healing on Monday. Injuries have piled up over a 17-day stretch where the Blue Jays played every day. All-star shortstop Bo Bichette is the most prominent name on Toronto’s injured list, but he’s far from alone with closer Jordan Romano of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada names rosters for Olympic rugby sevens qualifier in Langford, B.C.
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2023
Phil Berna and Olivia Apps will captain the Canadian sides looking to secure Olympic qualification at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens this weekend in Langford, B.C. The two-day qualifying tournament features seven men’s and five women’s rugby sevens teams with one Olympic berth for next year in Paris on the line for each. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG
By The Associated Press on August 14th, 2023
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Neymar is set to complete a move to the Saudi Pro League after Al Hilal agreed a reported 90 million euros ($98 million) transfer fee with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday. The fee would be a record for the league, backed by the oil-rich state, in its spending spree on high-end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shapovalov, Pospisil, Diallo, and Galarneau to represent Canada at Davis Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2023
MONTREAL – Denis Shapovalov is one of four players that has been named to Canada’s Davis Cup team for the international tennis competition’s upcoming group stage. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., will be joined by Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil, Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que. The Canadians are the defending champions of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement at age 37
By The Associated Press on August 14th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – David Krejci has decided to retire, an expected development that leaves the Boston Bruins without their top two centers after setting records for the most wins and points in a season. Krejci announced his retirement in a statement Monday, thanking team president Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney for allowing time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain’s turmoil is in the past as La Roja face Sweden in the Women’s World Cup semifinal
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – Spain is just one win away from the Women’s World Cup final, less than a year after more than a dozen players staged a mutiny and stepped away from the team. La Roja will face Sweden in a semifinal match on Tuesday at Auckland’s Eden Park, with the winner advancing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain nervous ahead of Women’s World Cup semifinal, a match against tournament stalwart Sweden
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Spain failed to qualify for the first six editions of the Women’s World Cup, but once La Roja made the tournament in 2015 they’ve made a steady climb toward joining the global elite. Spain scored its first point with a draw in its World Cup debut. Four years later, Spain advanced to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boomers move game as co-host Australia reaches fever pitch for Matildas at the Women’s World Cup
By Keiran Smith, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Patty Mills and his Boomers teammates knew who deserved prime time billing, so they rescheduled their game and will keep watching Australia’s historic run at the Women’s World Cup. It’s fair to say Matildas fervor has reached fever-pitch across Australia, which is co-hosting the tournament with New Zealand. The Boomers, Australia’s men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scarborough beats Calgary 82-70 to net CEBL title
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on August 13th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – As the final buzzer sounded and the Scarborough Shooting Stars claimed the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship, their MVP said his mind went blank with shock. Isiaha Mike helped Scarborough secure the title, tallying 22 points and nine rebounds as the Shooting Stars avenged last year’s final loss to beat the Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly, Leake lead Toronto Argonauts to 44-31 home victory over Ottawa Redblacks
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 13th, 2023
TORONTO – Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts head into their final bye week of the season firmly atop the East Division. Kelly threw four TD passes and Javon Leake returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown as Toronto earned a wild 44-31 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday night. The Argos (7-1) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glover makes it 2 in a row by winning FedEx Cup opener in playoff
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on August 13th, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Mostly from the stifling heat, maybe from the pressure, Lucas Glover needed to keep his hands from sweating and he learned a trick long ago from not wearing a glove. On the 17th tee Sunday, tied for the lead with Patrick Cantlay, he dunked his hands in the ice water of ... Read More »
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