National Sports
Jimenez, Montgomerie, Parnevik, Janzen, Lehman join Shaw Charity Classic field
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
CALGARY – Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie, Jesper Parnevik, Lee Janzen and Tom Lehman have joined the field for the PGA Tour Champions Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary. The US$2.4-million senior tour event Aug. 16-20 will be played at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club. “I am glad to have the opportunity to come back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Mets are trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP sources says
By Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press on August 1st, 2023
HOUSTON (AP) – The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to two people with direct knowledge of the agreement. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn’t announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andreescu has ‘no doubt’ she can be among the best in tennis ahead of NBO in Montreal
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
Bianca Andreescu approaches each match like a Grand Slam champion, because she is one. Nearly four years after winning a U.S. Open title, her confidence is undiminished. “I definitely believe that my level is top 10 and I am still a Grand Slam champion,” Andreescu told The Canadian Press. “In a way, every time I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Denis Shapovalov withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Canada’s Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from the National Bank Open in Toronto due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., has not played since reaching the Round of 16 at Wimbledon on July 9. Tennis Canada also announced that Australia’s Nick Kyrgios and Spain’s Pablo Carreno ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays acquire shortstop Paul DeJong from St. Louis Cardinals
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays acquired shortstop Paul DeJong and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Blue Jays are sending 24-year-old pitching prospect Matt Svanson to St. Louis. The trade comes one day after Toronto’s all-star shortstop Bo Bichette left a game against the Baltimore Orioles when he appeared to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Toronto Blue Jays acquire shortstop Paul DeJong from St. Louis Cardinals
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring shortstop Paul DeJong from the St. Louis Cardinals, according to multiple reports. The Blue Jays are sending 24-year-old pitching prospect Matt Svanson to St. Louis. The trade comes one day after Toronto’s all-star shortstop Bo Bichette left a game against the Baltimore Orioles when he appeared to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – A majority of Proline players saw Canada advancing to the second round of the women’s World Cup soccer tournament. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 52 per cent of bets had Canada defeating Australia on Monday. The Canadians needed a win or tie to advance but suffered a 4-0 setback, eliminating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal signs goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to three-year extension
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal has signed goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to a three-year extension through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. The extension includes an option year in 2027. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sirois, a homegrown player, joined Montreal’s academy in 2015 before signing with the senior team in 2020. With fellow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors sign free agents Temple, Gueye and Obanor
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed free agents Garrett Temple, Mouhamadou Gueye, and Kevin Obanor, the team announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Temple is a 6-foot-5, 190-pound guard/forward with 13 NBA seasons under his belt. The 37-year-old Temple spent last year with New Orleans and has played for 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s World Cup greets its 1 millionth ticketholder as sales approach 1.7 million
By The Associated Press on August 1st, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – A Colorado woman has been recognized as the 1 millionth ticketholder to attend a game at the Women’s World Cup being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Soccer’s world governing body on Tuesday said Rebecca Sheely had the milestone ticket when she went to Auckland’s Eden Park to watch the defending champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer to earn US$1.56 million in prize money from FIFA for World Cup showing
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – While Olympic champion Canada has exited the FIFA Women’s World Cup after the group stage, 16 teams are still in contention. The expanded 32-country tournament already boasts record ticket sales, improved prize money and new faces. A look at five things from the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. DEPOSIT ... Read More »
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