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Messi shines again in first Inter Miami start, scores twice in 4-0 win over Atlanta
By Alanis Thames, The Associated Press on July 25th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has one lasting memory from Lionel Messi’s debut: the image of Messi running to embrace his family after delivering the game-winning free kick and cementing a new era for the club and Major League Soccer. “That was for the fans. This community is hungry,” Mas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi scores twice in Inter Miami start, has 3 goals in 63 minutes
By Alanis Thames, The Associated Press on July 25th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – The world waited 94 minutes last Friday for Lionel Messi to score his first goal for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer. In Tuesday’s Leagues Cup match against Atlanta United, he scored twice in the first 22 minutes. Making his first start for Miami, Messi took a pass from teammate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi scores twice in first Inter Miami start, has 3 goals in 63 minutes for US club
By Alanis Thames, The Associated Press on July 25th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – The world waited 94 minutes last Friday for Lionel Messi to score his first goal for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer. In Tuesday’s match against Atlanta United, he scored twice in the first 22 minutes. Making his first start and playing his first regular-season MLS game for Miami, Messi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men fire new salvo in ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2023
The Canadian men’s soccer team has fired another salvo in its ongoing labour battle with Canada Soccer, accusing the governing body of “attempting to capitalize on the Women’s World Cup to force us into an inadequate deal.” The statement, by the Canada Men’s National Soccer Team Players Association, was released on social media on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defensive lineman Davis back in Calgary after deal between Stamps, Ticats
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have acquired defensive lineman Ja’Gared Davis from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft. Davis had seven defensive tackles over five games with the Ticats this season in his second stint with the club. The 32-year-old from Crockett, Texas appeared in the Grey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TFC loans forward Akinola to Earthquakes, gets international roster spot in return
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2023
Toronto FC has loaned forward Ayo Akinola to the San Jose Earthquakes for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season, the club announced Tuesday. The Earthquakes have the option to exercise a permanent transfer for Akinola through 2024 at the end of his loan. Toronto receives a 2023 international roster slot in return. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps, Los Angeles Galaxy Leagues Cup match rescheduled to Sunday
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps’ Leagues Cup match against the Galaxy originally set for Saturday in Los Angeles has been rescheduled to Sunday, the club announced Tuesday. The match was postponed due to a previously rescheduled match between the Galaxy and Club Leon of Mexico’s top league. Club Leon beat the Whitecaps in their Leagues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2023
MONTREAL – Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The world No. 6 had made the Wimbledon final on July 15 but was upset in straight sets by Czechia’s Marketa Vondrousova. It was Jabeur’s third career Grand Slam final appearance. Jabeur’s withdrawal means ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal looks to win group, advance at Leagues Cup with victory over DC United
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal hosts DC United on Wednesday looking to advance in the Leagues Cup and secure a favourable Round of 32 matchup in the process. Montreal must beat United either in regulation or through penalties to finish top of its group. That will allow the Major League Soccer club to play its next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elite Series rookie Gallant pleased to be chasing smallmouth bass
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2023
Cooper Gallant’s mindset hasn’t changed, but the Canadian bass fisher’s confidence certainly has. The Elite Series campaign heads into the stretch run Friday on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County, Mich. It’s the first of three season-ending competitions on prime smallmouth bass water after largemouths were the primary target in the opening six events. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays announce 2024 spring training schedule
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays announced their spring training schedule for 2024 with 32 games against nine different teams. Blue Jays Grapefruit League action begins at home on Feb. 24 with a visit from the Philadelphia Phillies, the first of six games between the clubs. The club’s spring opener is the first of 15 home games ... Read More »
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