National Sports
Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina struggles in opening round of Palermo Open
By The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
PALERMO, Italy (AP) – Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina struggled at times before beating Martina Trevisan on Tuesday in the opening round of the Palermo Open. Kasatkina prevailed 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-0, restricting her Italian opponent to just seven points in the deciding set. She will next face Russian compatriot Tatian Prozorova, who beat Nigina Abduraimova 6-3, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays’ pitching coach Walker ejected for arguing balls, strikes
By The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
TORONTO (AP) – Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker was ejected in the second inning Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres for arguing balls and strikes with plate umpire Malachi Moore. Walker and Blue Jays manager John Schneider were unhappy with several calls in the first inning, including a two-strike pitch to Juan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bassitt, wife pledge to donate to Jays Care Foundation when Toronto wins his starts
By The Canadian Press on July 18th, 2023
Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt and his wife Jessica want to have an impact on their new home in Toronto. The Bassitts have pledged to donate US$10,000 every time the Blue Jays win when Chris pitches this season, retroactive to Opening Day. To date, the Bassitts have already committed $120,000 to the charity. Proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie coach Zach Arnett will keep physicality and tenacity at Mississippi State
By The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Zach Arnett is not only the lone rookie among the Southeastern Conference’s 14 coaches, he’s also the youngest at 36 along with being the first of Hispanic descent in the league’s history. He’s been around the league long enough to know Tuesday that he broke the standard set by his former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran receiver Lawler back with Bombers and ready to make up for lost time
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on July 18th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Kenny Lawler is planning to make up for six weeks of lost time. The veteran American wide receiver will finally suit up for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season when they take on the Edmonton Elks at IG Field on Thursday. Lawler, 29, pleaded guilty to a 2021 impaired driving charge in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA expansion a topic of discussion for league, players as second half of season tips off
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
WNBA expansion seems to always be a topic of discussion around the league. It happens during the offseason, around the preseason and the draft, and it always comes up at Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s state of the league news conference at the All-Star Game. This past weekend was no different. As the WNBA tips off the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres cut veteran INF Odor, activate C Campusano before game at Toronto
By The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
TORONTO (AP) – Infielder Rougned Odor was cut by the struggling San Diego Padres. who activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 60-day injured list before Tuesday night’s game at Toronto. San Diego selected the contract of outfielder Taylor Kohlwey from Triple- El Paso and recalled infielder Alfonso Rivas from the Chihuahuas. Catcher Austin Nola and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Messi, Leagues Cup on eve of All-Star Game
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – MLS Commissioner Dan Garber figures Lionel Messi’s arrival is just the start of an exciting few years for soccer in North America. The United States, Mexico and Canada are hosting the World Cup in 2026, and before that, the 2024 Copa America and 2025 Club World Cup come to the U.S. “North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galchenyuk to check into player assistance program after outburst during arrest
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Former Arizona Coyotes player Alex Galchenyuk is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and apologized for hurling threats at officers during his arrest earlier this month. Galchenyuk tweeted a letter on Tuesday apologizing for repeatedly using racial slurs toward an officer in training and threated to have two officers killed following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Consolation 69-run win for England in final Women’s Ashes ODI against Australia
By The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
TAUNTON, England (AP) – Nat Sciver-Brunt hit another century as England claimed a Women’s Ashes series draw with a 69-run win over Australia under the DLS method in the final one-day international at Taunton. Victory saw the multi-series format drawn 8-8 on points – the same score as when England last avoided Ashes defeat in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia’s Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest threat to the Bulldogs’ three-peat hopes
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on July 18th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest challenge his Georgia Bulldogs face while trying to add a third straight national football championship. Smart and his Bulldogs also don’t have history on their side. Winning back-to-back national championships is tough enough. No Division I program has strung together three consecutive college football ... Read More »
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