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Alouettes outscore Ticats 24-3 in second half to secure 27-14 road victory
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 5th, 2023
HAMILTON – Caleb Evans and Regis Cibasu scored fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally the Montreal Alouettes past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-14 on Saturday night. Montreal (4-3) moved into second in the East Division with a second straight victory. The Alouettes also won the season series – and tiebreaker – with a fourth straight regular-season win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belt hits solo homer, go-ahead single as Jays beat Red Sox 5-4
By Ken Powtak, The Associated Press on August 5th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – Brandon Belt hit a solo homer over the Green Monster and had a go-ahead single, George Springer went 4-for-4 and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday for their second straight win after losing their first seven against them this season. The game ended on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belt hits solo homer, go-ahead single in Jays’ 5-4 win over Boston
By Ken Powtak, The Associated Press on August 5th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – Brandon Belt hit a solo homer over the Green Monster and had a go-ahead single, George Springer went 4-for-4 and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday for the second straight day after losing their first seven against them this season. The game ended on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horschel, Glover tied for Wyndham Championship lead, Svensson falls eight shots back
By The Associated Press on August 5th, 2023
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) – Lucas Glover and Billy Horschel started the Wyndham Championship as long shots to advance to the PGA Tour post-season. Now they have reason to think about winning. Glover had great control Saturday, hitting every fairway and missing only one green, on his way to an 8-under 62. That gave him a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver Scott Zeron and trainer Nancy Takter win Hambletonian with Tactical Approach
By The Associated Press on August 5th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – The post-position draw took all the pressure off driver Scott Zeron heading into the $1 million Hambletonian on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Tactical Approach drew post 10, the least advantageous starting spot in the trotting classic for 3-year-olds. The 12-1 price on the tote board was a sign of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard loses in qualifying at National Bank Open in Montreal
By Michel Lamarche, The Canadian Press on August 5th, 2023
MONTREAL – In a three-set duel, hometown favourite Eugenie Bouchard had some good moments but not enough to book a ticket to the second round of the National Bank Open women’s singles qualifiers on Saturday. In her first match on the IGA Stadium centre court since 2018, Bouchard was defeated in three sets, 6-1, 1-6, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Boulais drops opening qualifying match at NBO Toronto
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on August 5th, 2023
TORONTO – There were several takeaways for Canada’s Justin Boulais on Saturday even if the scoreline in his first career ATP Tour match was unflattering. The 21-year-old from Oakville, Ont., dropped a 6-0, 6-3 decision to Corentin Moutet of France in first-round qualification play at the National Bank Open. “You have to surrender the outcome,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mason Fine unbothered by QB controversy as Roughriders get set to host Redblacks
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on August 5th, 2023
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in the midst of some quarterback controversy, but current starter Mason Fine is adamant the outside noise does not have an effect on him. In two contests since Fine took over as starter from injured veteran Trevor Harris, the Riders lost 19-9 to the B.C. Lions and 31-13 to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Rivard captures gold, Dorris wins silver at Para swimming worlds
By The Canadian Press on August 5th, 2023
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Canada added two medals to its total on the second last day of the Para Swimming World Championships on Saturday. Aurelie Rivard, of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., captured gold in the S10 100-metre freestyle competition for a third time in a row at the worlds. Danielle Dorris, of Moncton, N.B., won silver in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen late scratch against Red Sox due to wrist inflammation
By The Canadian Press on August 5th, 2023
BOSTON – Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen was a late scratch for Saturday afternoon’s game against the Boston Red Sox due to right wrist inflammation. Jansen, who was initially in the starting lineup, has 15 home runs and 49 RBIs in 72 games this season. Alejandro Kirk took his place behind the plate. Davis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boutier takes 3-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open
By The Associated Press on August 5th, 2023
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) – Celine Boutier took a three-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open after posting a 6-under 66 in the third round on Saturday. Boutier, who won the Évian Championship last Sunday, had eight birdies and two bogeys in her round. The 29-year-old Frenchwoman is 13 under overall. “I feel like my expectations ... Read More »
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