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Blue Jays put reliever Trevor Richards on 15-day injured list; call up Bowden Francis
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have placed reliever Trevor Richards on the 15-day injured list with neck inflammation. The team also recalled fellow right-hander Bowden Francis from Triple-A Buffalo. Francis will be available for today’s matinee against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Richards (1-1) has been a reliable middle-innings option out of Toronto’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. The 28-year-old wingback agreed to a Major League Soccer contract through 2026 with a club option for 2027, the team said in a release. It’s a homecoming for the Calgary resident, who came up through the Whitecaps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oaks winner Elysian Field, Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince to run in King’s Plate
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – Oaks winner Elysian Field and Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince will both run in the $1-million King’s Plate. Mark Casse, the trainer for both horses, said Elysian field and Paramount Prince will be in the field for the first leg of Canada’s Triple Crown on Aug. 20 at Woodbine Racetrack. Elysian Field won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers hire former McDavid agent Jeff Jackson as team CEO
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
EDMONTON – Former player agent Jeff Jackson, whose client list included superstar Connor McDavid, has been named CEO of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers, the team announced Thursday. The Oilers said Jackson will oversee all aspects of the organization’s NHL, AHL and WHL teams. Jackson had been the executive vice-president of Wasserman Hockey, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba government promising up to $1M to support bid for basketball championship
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is promising up to $1 million dollars to support a bid by the Winnipeg Sea Bears to host the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship in 2025. The Sea Bears joined the league this year and have posted a record of 12 wins and eight losses so far. Premier Heather Stefanson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – Vancouver and Montreal will be hosting NBA pre-season games come October in the ninth NBA Canada Series. The Toronto Raptors will be taking on the Sacramento Kings at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Oct. 8. Toronto played in both NBA Canada Series games last year, facing the Utah Jazz in Edmonton and playing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers hire Connor McDavid’s agent Jeff Jackson as team CEO
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
EDMONTON – Former player agent Jeff Jackson, whose client list included superstar Connor McDavid, has been named CEO of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers, the team announced Thursday. The Oilers say Jackson will oversee all aspects of the organization’s NHL, AHL and WHL teams. Jackson had been the executive vice president of Wasserman Hockey, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia
By The Associated Press on August 3rd, 2023
PERTH, Australia (AP) – Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round, creating yet more history at the global tournament. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go beyond the group stage at the Women’s World Cup, and the only one of eight tournament newcomers to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time champion Germany out of Women’s World Cup after 1-1 draw with South Korea
By Molly Lee, The Associated Press on August 3rd, 2023
Brisbane, Australia (AP) – Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Morocco’s 1-0 win over Colombia meant Germany needed a win to advance. Led by captain Alexandra Popp, Germany created numerous scoring opportunities but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaches knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia
By The Associated Press on August 3rd, 2023
PERTH, Australia (AP) – Morocco has beaten Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round ““ and to make even more history. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go this far at the Women’s World Cup. It is the only one of eight tournament newcomers to advance, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander among leaders of Canadian men’s squad ahead of FIBA World Cup
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has come a long way from being the youngster soaking up information on the Canadian men’s basketball team. The 25-year-old Hamilton native got his first taste of the senior team in 2016 when he joined Canada for the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament in Manila, Philippines. “I was really young. I didn’t ... Read More »
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