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Morocco makes history in 1-0 defeat of South Korea at Women’s World Cup
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) – Morocco made history in multiple ways during its 1-0 victory over South Korea in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a Hijab in a World Cup game at the senior level, and her teammate Ibtissam Jraïdi scored the Atlas Lionesses’ first World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s World Cup guide: Results, schedule and how to watch
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
The United States started its bid for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 win over Vietnam and followed it up with a 1-1 draw against Netherlands in a rematch of the 2019 final. Winning a third straight title won’t be easy for the No. 1 team in the world. Co-hosted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late Vanegas goal seals Colombia’s 2-1 win over Germany at Women’s World Cup.
By James Robson, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Believe the hype. Linda Caicedo is for real, and so are Colombia’s chances of going far at the Women’s World Cup. As for the country’s fans, who gave Sydney Football Stadium the feel of a Colombia home game Sunday, their passionate support created a jubilant atmosphere that lingered long after a 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boutier runaway winner of Evian Championship, Canada’s Henderson second
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – Céline Boutier carded a final round of 3-under 68 to win the Evian Championship by six shots for her first major title Sunday. The 29-year-old Boutier finished at 14-under 270 overall. She is the first Frenchwoman to win the tournament, which became a major in 2013. “It has been my biggest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian track and field championship wraps with De Grasse victory in 200 metres
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Olympian champion Andre De Grasse won the men’s 200-metre final as the Canadian track and field championship came to a close Sunday at McLeod Stadium. He finished in 20.01 seconds just ahead of fellow Olympian and teammate Aaron Brown (20.10) with Brendon Rodney (20.15) rounding out the top three. De Grasse – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renfroe homer in the 10th inning pushes Angels to 3-2 win over Blue Jays
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
TORONTO – Hunter Renfroe’s two-run homer in the 10th inning lifted the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 win over the host Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Angels avoided a three-game sweep at Rogers Centre thanks to Renfroe’s one-out blast down the left-field line off Blue Jays reliever Yim Garcia (3-4). Renfroe’s homer was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers acquire Scherzer from Mets in blockbuster move by surprise AL West leaders
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
The Texas Rangers acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets, an all-in move for the surprise AL West leaders. Both teams announced the deal Sunday after news of the agreement broke Saturday evening. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Scherzer will make his Rangers debut Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian track and field championship wraps with De Grasse in men’s 200-metre final
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Olympians Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney were all scheduled to race the men’s 200-metre final to bring the Canadian track and field championship to a close. De Grasse – a six-time Olympic medallist and the reigning Olympic champion in the 200 – was fastest in Sunday’s preliminary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Loutitt claims another Grand Prix summer ski jump bronze
By The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
COURCHEVEL, France – Canada’s world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt claimed a second bronze medal in as many days in the ski jumping Grand Prix Summer Series. The 19-year-old Calgarian finished third Sunday behind victor Nika Kriznar of Slovenia and runner-up Sara Takanashi of Japan. Abigail Strate of Calgary finished fourth. Summer ski jumping is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celine Boutier runaway winner of Evian Championship, Canada’s Brooke Henderson second
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – Celine Boutier carded a final round of 3-under 68 to win the Évian Championship by six shots for her first major title Sunday. The 29-year-old Boutier finished at 14-under 270 overall. She is the first Frenchwoman to win the tournament, which became a major in 2013. “It has been my biggest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen wins Belgian GP to extend huge F1 lead, Red Bull teammate Perez second
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) – Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen emphatically won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday for an eighth straight win and 10th overall of a crushingly dominant season. Despite starting from sixth place ,he finished 22.3 seconds ahead of teammate Sergio Perez to give Red Bull an easy one-two finish. It moved ... Read More »
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