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Women’s World Cup security heightened ahead of opening match following deadly shooting in Auckland
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – Security will be heightened ahead of Thursday night’s opening Women’s World Cup game after a gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in Auckland, roughly 12 hours ahead of co-host New Zealand’s match against Norway. Norway’s team hotel was located within a short distance of the shooting, which ... Read More »
1 responseWinless Elks look to follow Redblacks’ game plan in showdown with Blue Bombers
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The underdog Ottawa Redblacks drew up a blueprint for the winless Elks to follow when Edmonton takes on Winnipeg on Thursday. The Redblacks stopped the Blue Bombers’ rushing attack, put pressure on quarterback Zach Collaros, then rode rushing QB Dustin Crum to a come-from-behind 31-28 overtime victory over the Bombers on Saturday. “It’s ... Read More »
1 responseA gunman in New Zealand has killed 2 people ahead of Women’s World Cup tournament
By Nick Perry And Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – A gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland on Thursday, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. Authorities said the shooter was also dead. Police said six other people, including at least one officer, ... Read More »
1 responseFirst-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala fits right in with Blue Jays organization
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
TORONTO – As soon as Arjun Nimmala arrived in Toronto, he knew he belonged with the Blue Jays. The 17-year-old shortstop was picked 20th overall by the Blue Jays at Major League Baseball’s amateur draft on July 9. He visited Toronto this past weekend to tour Rogers Centre, meet his the club’s front office, and ... Read More »
1 responseA gunman in New Zealand has killed 2 people on eve of Women’s World Cup soccer tournament
By Nick Perry, The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – A gunman killed two people at a construction site in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland on Thursday, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament, authorities said. Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the ... Read More »
1 responseNew Zealand gunman kills 2 people on eve of Women’s World Cup soccer tournament
By Nick Perry, The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – A gunman killed two people before he died Thursday at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament, authorities said. Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atkins: Ryu and Green’s return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will certainly be buyers at Major League Baseball’s trade deadline. But what kind of player they’re looking for depends largely on the pending returns of pitchers Hyun-Jin Ryu and Chad Green. General manager Ross Atkins says that if those two pitchers return on schedule and bolster the Blue Jays’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets, Gabriel Vilardi avoid arbitration, agree to two-year contract
By The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets and forward Gabriel Vilardi avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract worth US$6.875 million on Wednesday. Vilardi’s hearing was set for July 28 after the two sides elected to go to arbitration ahead of the July 6 deadline. The Jets acquired Vilardi, a 23-year-old from Kingston, Ont., from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Offensive tackle Cage to miss Argos game with Ticats due to thigh injury
By The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
Toronto Argonauts tackle Isiah Cage will miss a third straight game with a thigh injury. On Wendesday, the Argos (4-0) listed Cage as being out for their road game Friday night versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-3). The American offensive lineman had been limited in practice this week. Toronto will also be minus defensive linemen Thomas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterback Dustin Crum has been impressive as a rusher for Redblacks
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
Dustin Crum has given Ottawa Redblacks plenty to cheer about the last two weeks. The young quarterback rallied Ottawa to a stunning 31-28 overtime home win Saturday night over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In his first CFL start, Crum helped the Redblacks overcome a 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit by scoring on a 12-yard touchdown run with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada dominates Brazil to advance to FIBA U19 women’s World Cup quarterfinals
By The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
ALCALÃ DE HENARES, Spain – Toby Fournier had game highs of 22 points and 12 rebounds as Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup with an 89-45 win over Brazil on Wednesday. Montreal’s Cassandre Prosper added 20 points with four steals and a block in the victory. Manuella Alves led ... Read More »
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