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Canadian diver McKay claims bronze at World Aquatics Championships in Japan
By The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
FUKUOKA, Japan – Canadian diver Caeli McKay captured bronze in the women’s 10-metre platform final at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday. It’s Canada’s first medal at the event, which runs through July 30. Chen Yuxi (457.85) and Quan Hongchen (445.60), both of China, won gold and silver. McKay scored a 340.25. The third-place finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nigeria’s focus will turn from finances to football for its Women’s World Cup opener against Canada
By Brooke Evans, The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – All the focus on Randy Waldrum’s criticism of the Nigerian soccer federation and the rebuke he received in return will count for very little Friday when the Super Falcons open their Women’s World Cup campaign against Canada. “I think the players have appreciated the fact that I will step up for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern hazing scandal puts the school in the league of big institutions tied to sexual abuse
By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse. A former Wildcats football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school’s leadership on Tuesday, seeking damages stemming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian head coach praises Ali Ahmed development: ‘I wanted Canada to see him’
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Ali Ahmed is both grateful and humble. He’s grateful for the trust his coaches have placed in him. He also deflects praise and says he’s just doing his job. The 22-year-old from Toronto has had a breakout season with the Vancouver Whitecaps, starting matches after getting signed in November 2022 to a full ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women’s World Cup opener against Nigeria, although several players appeared to be working at their own pace. Midfielder Jessie Fleming was mostly a spectator in the portion of the morning practice open to the media at a local soccer club. And forwards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran captains set to shake hands at Canada-Nigeria match at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 19th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Experience gets its due Thursday night when Canada opens play against Nigeria at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. There are just two 40-year-old players at the 32-team tournament, and Nigeria’s Onome Ebi and Canada’s Christine Sinclair are expected to meet as captains at centre field for the coin toss in the Group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA can’t guarantee federations will pay promised $30,000 per player at Women’s World Cup
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
FIFA President Gianni Infantino could make no guarantee Wednesday that the member federations will distribute the $30,000 payments promised to every player at the Women’s World Cup. He said at a news conference ahead of the tournament opener that he’s engaging with member federations on the issue. The payments are made the national federations, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – In a country known more for its love of rugby than women’s soccer, New Zealand is aiming to win fans as well as matches. The Football Ferns kick off the Women’s World Cup on Thursday night with a Group A match against Norway. The Ferns got the nod for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia and Mexico to meet in a soccer friendly in Dallas in September
By The Associated Press on July 19th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Soccer Australia on Wednesday said the Socceroos will play Mexico in an international friendly in Dallas on Sept. 9 during the men’s international window. That match at AT&T Stadium and friendlies against England and New Zealand in October will help the Australians prepare for the Asian Cup and for the 2026 World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, when record 13 accomplished feat
By The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Major League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs. Twelve teams tied May 30, 1884, for the second-most in one day, trailing only 13 on July 4, 1894, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The Chicago Cubs topped the scoring Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, just shy of record 13 in 1884
By The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Major League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs. Twelve teams tied May 30, 1884, for the second-most in one day, trailing only 13 on July 4, 1894, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The Chicago Cubs topped the scoring Tuesday ... Read More »
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