National Sports
Santander has grand slam as Orioles rout Blue Jays 13-3 to spoil Ryu’s return
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Anthony Santander’s grand slam blew the game wide open as the Baltimore Orioles routed Toronto 13-3 on Tuesday to spoil Blue Jays pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu’s return from Tommy John surgery. Gunnar Henderson went 2 for 4 at the plate, including a solo homer, driving in four runs as Baltimore (66-41) won its third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers give forward McLeod a two-year extension
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan McLeod agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension Tuesday with an average annual value of $2.1 million. The 23-year-old McLeod played in 57 games during the 2022-23 season, recording 11 goals and 12 assists for a career-high 23 points. He had 18 penalty minutes and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men focused on identity, winning in training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The commitments have been made to Canada, and now it’s about building the right identity. The Canadian senior men’s basketball team opened training camp Tuesday afternoon at the OVO Athletic Centre in preparation for the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. The tournament runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, with a berth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez beats Pera in two straight sets, advances to round of 16 in Citi DC Open
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
WASHINGTON – Canadian Leylah Fernandez continues to impress, and win, at the Mubadala Citi DC open. The women’s singles qualifier from Laval, Que., defeated American Bernarda Pera 6-3 and 7-5 on Tuesday in the round of 32 in a tough match that took one hour, 35 minutes to complete. Fernandez defeated Russian Varvara Gracheva 6-4, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian focused on identity, winning in training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The commitments have been made to Canada, and now it’s about building the right identity. The Canadian senior men’s basketball team opened training camp Tuesday afternoon at the OVO Athletic Centre in preparation for the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. The tournament runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, with a berth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays add depth at MLB trade deadline, making three trades with Cardinals
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins feels that his team kept pace with – or even exceeded – its American League East rivals at the trade deadline. Shortstop Paul DeJong was added to the Blue Jays in a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals hours before Tuesday’s trade deadline. It was the third deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ritchie scores hat trick in Canada’s 14-4 win over Slovakia at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TRENÄŒÃN, Slovakia – Ryder Ritchie scored a hat trick and had two assists for Canada’s men’s under-18 hockey team in a 14-4 over co-host Slovakia at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Tuesday. Canada, which lost 9-6 to Finland on Monday, scored three unanswered goals to start the game. Although Slovakia responded by scoring twice, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vladimir Tarasenko eager to be an Ottawa Senator
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators are an exciting, young team and Vladimir Tarasenko wants to be part of what he thinks is an exciting future. Tarasenko, who recently signed a one-year, $5-million deal with the Senators, had considered numerous options but felt Ottawa provided him the best opportunity. “I like that it’s a young team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette just day-to-day after hurting right knee
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – All-star shortstop Bo Bichette is day to day with right knee discomfort. Bichette left the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles last night. He seemingly jammed his knee when stopping suddenly while running the basepaths. An MRI to the 25-year-old’s knee revealed no significant structural damage, just some inflammation. Blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ritchie scores four to lead Canada over host Slovakia 14-4 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TRENÄŒÃN, Slovakia – Ryder Ritchie scored four goals and added an assist as Canada’s men’s under-18 hockey team beat co-host Slovakia 14-4 at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Tuesday. Canada, which lost 9-6 to Finland on Monday, scored three unanswered goals to start the game. Although Slovakia responded by scoring twice, the Canadians pulled ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Sabrina Duchesne claims world para swim championship bronze medal
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Sabrina Duchesne earned a bronze medal at the world para swimming championship Tuesday for Canada’s lone podium of the day. The 22-year-old from St-Augustin, Que., placed third in the women’s S7 400-metre freestyle in Manchester, England. The Canadian team opened the meet with a bang Monday by winning five medals, including ... Read More »
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