National Sports
Canada’s Gabriel Diallo advances to second round at National Bank Open
By The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada’s Gabriel Diallo won his opening-round match 7-6 (4), 7-5 over Great Britain’s Dan Evans in men’s singles action at the National Bank Open on Tuesday. The Montreal native never fell behind in the match, although he went through a back and forth first set that saw him consistently have to keep Evans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ Boone embarrassed by his theatrical display after ejection
By The Associated Press on August 8th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he felt embarrassed by his theatrical display during an argument with plate umpire Laz Diaz after he was ejected during New York’s loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Boone said he talked to MLB Senior Vice-President of On-Field Operations Mike Hill on Tuesday. He would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First win at NBO in Montreal ‘means the world’ to Canada’s Leylah Fernandez
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – Still seeking her first win in Montreal, Leylah Fernandez said she had nerves before her first-round match on Tuesday. “I’m playing in front of a home crowd, I want to do well for them,” she said. But those jitters weren’t apparent as the 20-year-old from nearby Laval, Que., cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s Mel Pemble clinches women’s C3 omnium title at worlds
By The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
GLASGOW, United Kingdom – Canadian cyclist Mel Pemble held on to her women’s C3 omnium title at the UCI Cycling Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Pemble secured the championship after completing four events for a total of 154 points. The Victoria cyclist previously won a bronze medal in the time trial event as well as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day injured list, call up Lukes in return
By The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list. The club says the outfield suffered a cut to his right elbow and the move is retroactive to Aug. 7. Keirmaier was injured in Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox when he made a leaping catch against the centre-field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez cruises to two-set win over American Stearns in NBO first round
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over American qualifier Peyton Stearns in first-round action at the National Bank Open on Tuesday. The 20-year-old from Laval, Que., barely left the result in doubt, taking control from the beginning and winning the match in 76 minutes in front of a partisan Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jose Bautista reflects on path to level of excellence with Toronto Blue Jays
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Jose Bautista feels the 2015 and 2016 Toronto Blue Jays seasons provided the most joy in his highlight-filled career. However, eight years later, the way the 2015 American League Championship Series ended against the Kansas City Royals still stings. In advance of Bautista being added to the Blue Jays’ level of excellence this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andy Murray comes back after close first set at National Bank Open to advance
By The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Britain’s Andy Murray started his journey for a fourth National Bank Open title by defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in two sets, winning 7-6 (3), 6-0, on Tuesday. Murray, who secured titles in 2009, 2010, and 2015, saved two set points and clinched the first set against Sonego in a 90-minute battle. The three-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caroline Wozniacki through to next round at National Bank Open after straight set win
By The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant return to tennis, defeating Kimberly Birrell in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Tuesday. Wozniacki dominated from the start, securing a 6-2, 6-2 victory while pushing her Australian opponent across the court during rallies. The Dane will face the winner of Tuesday’s match between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers earn top marks in CFL’s weekly honour roll
By The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ offensive line were graded as some of the top performers Tuesday in the CFL’s weekly honour roll. Collaros earned a grade of 92.9 after completing 19-of-27 passes in the Blue Bombers’ 50-14 hammering of the B.C. Lions. Players in nine specific position are highlighted as per data points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions sign American running back Hardy to practice roster
By The Canadian Press on August 8th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions say they have signed American running back JaQuan Hardy to their practice roster. Hardy, from Westlake, Ohio, most recently attended training camp with the NFL’s Denver Broncos in 2022 but was waived. He spent the previous season with the Dallas Cowboys where he scored a touchdown and ran for 26 ... Read More »
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