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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting well after his Derby win, and Toronto’s offense could use a boost
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press on July 24th, 2023
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting just fine after winning the All-Star Home Run Derby. The Toronto slugger went deep Sunday for the fourth time in nine games since the break, which should quell whatever concerns exist about whether the Derby messes with players’ swings. In fact, Guerrero has shown more power in the past couple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil wins silver in 100m butterfly at worlds
By The Canadian Press on July 24th, 2023
FUKUOKA, Japan – Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil claimed silver in the women’s 100-metre butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships on Monday. Mac Neil, of London, Ont., finished with a time of 56.45 seconds. Yufei Zhang of China won gold with a time of 56.12 seconds, while Torri Huske of the United States finished third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At his sixth FIFA Women’s World Cup, Sermanni is a fountain of knowledge for Canada
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 24th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – They say it’s a small world. And Tom Sermanni has coached in most of it. The Scottish-born, Australian-based coach is working his sixth FIFA Women’s World Cup – and his second as a member of the Canadian coaching staff. Sermanni, who also had a 16-month stint in charge of the U.S. women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Players converted just 4 of 8 penalty kicks at Women’s World Cup
By Max Ralph, The Associated Press on July 23rd, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – How’s this for a pair of stats? The first eight matches of the Women’s World Cup each included a penalty kick – and the attacking team converted just four times from the spot. Some of the attempts were turned away by goalkeeping heroics, others were clean misses and all four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks win second straight overtime thriller, down Calgary Stampeders 43-41
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – Buoyed by the arm and legs of their young quarterback Dustin Crum, the Ottawa Redblacks won their second straight in overtime with a 43-41 victory Sunday over the host Calgary Stampeders. The Redblacks (3-3) picked up their first road win and also won back-to-back games for the first time this CFL season. “Just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunday’s scoreboard for July 23, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard CFL Ottawa 43 Calgary 41 (OT) — FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Group Stage Sweden 2 South Africa 1 Netherlands 1 Portugal 0 France 0 Jamaica 0 — MLS/LIGA MX LEAGUES CUP Atlas 1 New York City FC 0 Nashville 2 Colorado 1 Minnesota 4 Puebla 0 Cincinnati 3 Sporting Kansas City 3 (Cincinnati ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks earn second straight OT win, edge Calgary Stampeders 43-41
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2023
CALGARY – The Ottawa Redblacks picked up their first road win of the season and a second straight overtime victory with a 43-41 win Sunday over the host Calgary Stampeders. Redblacks’ Ante Milanovic-Litre scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, including one in extra time for Ottawa (3-3). Nate Behar caught a touchdown pass plus the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akshay Bhatia, 21, wins his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship
By The Associated Press on July 23rd, 2023
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) – Akshay Bhatia birdied the closing hole in regulation, then capitalized in sudden death when Patrick Rodgers found a divot in the fairway to win his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship on Sunday. The 21-year-old Bhatia, who turned pro at 17, earned full status on tour and a spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bhatia wins first PGA Tour title at Barracuda Championship
By The Associated Press on July 23rd, 2023
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) – Akshay Bhatia birdied the closing hole in regulation, then capitalized in sudden death when Patrick Rodgers found a divot in the fairway to win his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship on Sunday. The 21-year-old Bhatia, who turned pro at 17, earned full status on tour and a spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays get clutch homers from Guerrero, Belt to edge Mariners 4-3
By Cameron Van Til, The Associated Press on July 23rd, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – Pinch-hitter Santiago Espinal singled home the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning and closer Jordan Romano escaped a ninth-inning jam as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep. Seattle put runners on second and third with one out in the ninth, but Romano ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays get clutch homers from Guerrero, Belt to edge Mariners 4-3
By Cameron Van Til, The Associated Press on July 23rd, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – Pinch-hitter Santiago Espinal singled home the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning and closer Jordan Romano escaped a ninth-inning jam as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep. Seattle put runners on second and third with one out in the ninth, but Romano ... Read More »
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