National Sports
Ticats rookie Powell to make second CFL start versus Montreal Alouettes
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 4th, 2023
HAMILTON – Taylor Powell hasn’t had any soft touches to start his CFL career. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ rookie quarterback made his first CFL start versus the unbeaten Toronto Argonauts – the defending Grey Cup champions – two weeks ago. He’ll make his second Saturday night facing the Montreal Alouettes and their veteran defensive co-ordinator, Noel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson returns to Jays from family emergency list, Schneider set to make MLB debut
By The Canadian Press on August 4th, 2023
BOSTON – Right-handed reliever Jay Jackson is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup after a brief stint on family medical emergency list. Jackson’s son JR was born prematurely in early July. Infielder Davis Schneider was selected to the Blue Jays’ major-league roster and will be active for tonight’s game in Boston. If Schneider plays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery
By The Associated Press on August 4th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is out at least three months after undergoing right ankle surgery. Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said Guentzel had the surgery on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Guentzel had been dealing with a lingering ankle issue during the offseason. “As Jake continued to increase the intensity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women’s World Cup team
By The Associated Press on August 4th, 2023
ZURICH (AP) – FIFA confirmed it is investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct related to the Zambia team which played at the Women’s World Cup. On Thursday, British newspaper The Guardian published an allegation that Zambia players had seen coach Bruce Mwape touch a player inappropriately during a training session. “FIFA takes any allegation of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Capitals sign power forward Tom Wilson to a 7-year extension worth $45.5 million
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on August 4th, 2023
Tom Wilson is staying with the Washington Capitals for the long term after getting a new contract that could keep the homegrown power forward with the team for his entire NHL career. Wilson signed a seven-year extension worth $45.5 million on Friday, a deal that keeps him from hitting free agency next summer. Instead, he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here’s why this is the most open Women’s World Cup ever
By James Robson, The Associated Press on August 4th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Change is happening fast in women’s soccer. A leveling of the playing field is being highlighted at the Women’s World Cup, which saw two-time champion Germany crash out of the tournament on Thursday. In the biggest upset of a World Cup that has been full of surprises, the second-ranked Germans, two-time World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday’s sports scoreboard for August 3, 2023
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard Women’s World Cup Preliminary Round South Korea 1 Germany 1 Morocco 1 Colombia 0 — CFL Winnipeg 50 British Columbia 14 — Major League Baseball American League Texas 5 Chicago White Sox 3 Baltimore 6 Toronto 1 N.Y. Yankees 4 Houston 3 Seattle 5 L.A. Angels 3 National League Philadelphia 4 Miami 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leylah Fernandez’s match rescheduled after suspension of play at Citi DC Open
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
WASHINGTON – Leylah Fernandez’s second-round match at the Citi DC Open has been rescheduled. Play was suspended for the night on Thursday due to rain after an hours-long delay due to the weather. The announcement was made via the tournament’s Twitter account. Fernandez of Laval, Que., is set to face fourth-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers dominate Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division’s best
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
WINNIPEG – Brady Oliveira and Dalton Schoen each had two touchdowns, Kenny Lawler and Nic Demski added their own and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers delivered some payback to the B.C. Lions with a 50-14 victory on Thursday. The last time the Lions were in Winnipeg in June, they left IG Field with a 30-6 win. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leylah Fernandez’s match at Citi DC Open to be moved after suspension of play
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
WASHINGTON – Leylah Fernandez’s second-round match at the Citi DC Open will have to wait. Play was suspended due to rain for the night after an hours-long delay due to the weather on Thursday. The announcement was made via the tournament’s Twitter account. Fernandez of Laval, Que., was scheduled to face fourth-seeded Maria Sakkari of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russell Henley’s strong finish gives him a 62 and a 1-shot lead at Wyndham, Canada’s Svensson tied for second
By The Associated Press on August 3rd, 2023
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) – Russell Henley still thinks about a poor finish from two years ago at the Wyndham Championship. He had no complaints about his start Thursday, an 8-under 62 that gave him the lead in the final tournament before the PGA Tour’s postseason. Henley hit his approach to 6 feet for eagle on ... Read More »
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