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Springer’s RBI single helps him avoid dubious record and leads Blue Jays to 4-1 win
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – George Springer’s RBI single helped him avoid setting a new Blue Jays record in futility and Toronto held on for a 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Springer had gone 35 at bats without a hit until the single. A 36th would have given him the franchise record for hitless droughts. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil coach Sundhage criticized over the team’s lack of flair after Women’s World Cup exit
By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
SAO PAULO (AP) – Brazil coach Pia Sundhage faced widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women’s World Cup. Commentators and fans complained about the team’s lack of flair and Sundhage’s tactics following a 0-0 draw Wednesday against Jamaica, a team Brazil beat 3-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form in camp
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Jamal Murray is enjoying maintaining a winning mentality, even through the off-season. The Denver Nuggets guard and newly-minted NBA champion from Kitchener, Ont., is in training camp this week with the Canadian men’s senior basketball team after wrapping up his NBA season on June 13. The team is preparing for the upcoming FIBA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers can move into tie for first in West with home victory over Lions
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
It’s only August but Dane Evans and the B.C. Lions have a chance to really gain the upper hand on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. B.C. (6-1) visits Winnipeg (5-2) on Thursday night in a game that has tremendous significance for both teams. With a win, the Lions can move four points ahead of the Bombers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets, Dabrowski wins doubles match at Citi
By The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
WASHINGTON – Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime fell in straight sets to Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki at the Citi D-C Open in Washington. Auger-Aliassime has struggled through injuries this season and spoke recently about his determination to recover from them. He was the third seed in the tournament and heads to Canada to take part in the National ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form
By The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Jamal Murray says he feels on a different page than his fellow Canadian men’s basketball teammates. The Denver Nuggets guard and newly-minted NBA champion is in training camp this week after wrapping up his NBA season on June 13. The Canadian squad started camp Tuesday and finishes up Sunday at the OVO Athletic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Blue Bombers prepare for red-hot B.C. Lions defence
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
WINNIPEG – Brady Oliveira wants to take a bite out of the “Doughnut Boys.” The CFL’s leading rusher and his Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the B.C. Lions and their top-ranked defence Thursday at IG Field. The West Division-leading Lions (6-1) are coming off a 27-0 shutout of Edmonton last Saturday, which was the team’s second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeJong takes over shortstop as Blue Jays all-star Bichette put on 10-day injured list
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Paul DeJong is excited to step in as the Toronto Blue Jays new shortstop, even if he doesn’t know how long he’ll be playing that position. DeJong was named the Blue Jays shortstop against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, a day after he was traded to Toronto from the St. Louis Cardinals. He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts release veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles
By The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts released veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles on Wednesday. Ambles, 31, had 72 receptions for 737 yards and five TDs last season in helping Toronto win the Grey Cup. He didn’t see action this season due to an ankle injury but had just resumed practising before being let go. The six-foot-two, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks to sport Indigenous-designed logo in game against Blue Bombers
By The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks will sport an Indigenous logo on their helmets in an upcoming CFL game. Conrad Plews, a Metis artist of Cree background, designed the logo that will adorn Edmonton’s helmets Aug. 10 when the Elks are at home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Indigenous Celebration Night at Commonwealth Stadium. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Taylor’s life has surreal moments since RBC Canadian Open win
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Nick Taylor was exhausted after his four-round sudden death playoff where he edged out England’s Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. After an hours-long marathon of celebrations and media obligations, he was starving so he and his family went to the nearest McDonalds drive-thru. His phone, plugged in after getting blown ... Read More »
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