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Blue Jays starting pitcher Manoah sent to minors for second time this season
By The Canadian Press on August 11th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have sent starting pitcher Alek Manoah to the minors for the second time this season. The team announced Friday that the right-hander has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner, 24, was recalled from the Bisons in a corresponding move and made active before Toronto’s game against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ally Ewing delivering good impression of Brian Harman with strong start to Women’s British Open
By The Associated Press on August 11th, 2023
WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) – There’s a golfer hailing from America’s south and with a passion for hunting who is running away with the British Open thanks to precise driving and a red-hot putter. Sound familiar? Ally Ewing is putting up a good impression of Brian Harman as she goes for a first major title this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors announce training camp to be held in Vancouver area
By The Canadian Press on August 11th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are returning to British Columbia for training camp. The NBA club announced Friday that it will open camp for the 2023-24 season on Oct. 3 at Christine Sinclair Community Centre in Burnaby. The team will hold practices through Oct. 7, including an open practice Oct. 6 at Simon Fraser University’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Filippa Angeldal scores as Sweden reaches Women’s World Cup semifinals by topping Japan 2-1
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on August 11th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers, eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. With Japan out of the tournament, this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ally Ewing stretches lead to 5 shots at Women’s British Open midway through second round
By The Associated Press on August 11th, 2023
WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) – American golfer Ally Ewing stretched her lead to five strokes midway through the second round of the Women’s British Open after shooting a 6-under 66, the low score among the early starters at Walton Heath on Friday. The 39th-ranked Ewing, who is seeking her first major title, led by one shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women’s World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on August 11th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Matildas have co-hosted this tournament with New Zealand, but the Football Ferns failed to advance out of group play. Australia is still playing and faces France on Saturday in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweden stakes claim as a Women’s World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on August 11th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers, eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. With Japan out of the tournament, this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japan exits the Women’s World Cup but sees progress in young squad
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on August 11th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two years ago on home soil, they rebuilt, hiring a new coach and focusing on youth. The result? Japan scored in droves at the Women’s World Cup. Led by coach Futoshi Ikeda, the Nadeshiko racked up 15 goals, most of any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time
By Steve Mcmorran, The Associated Press on August 11th, 2023
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Jorge Vilda was more interested in the aftermath back in Spain if his team won its Women’s World Cup quarterfinal than he was about a rattling 5.0 magnitude earthquake that shook Wellington an hour before kickoff against Netherlands. Salma Paralluelo was unshaken by the tremblor or the high-pressure stakes, scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Leylah Fernandez falls to American Danielle Collins in third round at NBO
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on August 11th, 2023
MONTREAL – Leylah Fernandez feels like she just went through a learning experience. Playing late at night, with a dip in temperature and little time to warm up due to the over six hours of rain delays on Thursday, the 20-year-old from Laval, Que., fell out of the National Bank Open after losing to American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on August 10th, 2023
EDMONTON – The backup plan was more than sufficient for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Backup quarterback Dru Brown threw four touchdowns and 307 yards in a relief appearance as the Blue Bombers erased a 22-0 deficit to defeat the hapless Edmonton Elks 38-29. Winnipeg improved to 7-2 and took over sole possession of ... Read More »
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