National Sports
Oh boy! Men to compete in artistic swimming — formerly called synchro — at Paris Olympics
By Stephen Wade, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) – Snicker if you wish. Guffaw for good measure. Bill May and other male synchronized swimmers – now called artistic swimmers – have heard the putdowns before. But they’re getting the last laugh. Men have competed in synchro at the lower levels for decades. Now they’re being included in the Olympics, meaning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain captain apologizes after haka video is criticized before Women’s World Cup
By Steve Mcmorran, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Spain captain Ivana Andres has apologized to the Maori people of New Zealand for a video showing four members of her country’s Women’s World Cup squad mocking the traditional haka which was shared a week ago on social media. The video was posted shortly after the team’s arrival in New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain captain apologizes after haka video is criticized by indigenous Maori before Women’s World Cup
By Steve Mcmorran, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Spain captain Ivana Andres has apologized to the Maori people of New Zealand for a video showing four members of her country’s Women’s World Cup squad mocking the traditional haka which was shared a week ago on social media. The video was posted shortly after the team’s arrival in New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico beats Panama 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup final
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Santiago Giménez scored after an electrifying sprint in the 88th minute, and Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the record ninth time with a 1-0 victory over Panama on Sunday night. After Edson Ãlvarez slid to block Iván Anderson’s cross in the Mexico penalty area, OrbelÃn Pineda dribbled away and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard, schedule for July 16, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 16th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Toronto 7 Arizona 5 Chicago White Sox 8 Atlanta 1 Baltimore 5 Miami 4 Colorado 8 N.Y. Yankees 7 (11 innings) Boston 11 Chicago Cubs 5 — American League Kansas City 8 Tampa Bay 4 Texas 6 Cleveland 5 Seattle 2 Detroit 0 Minnesota 5 Oakland 4 Houston 9 L.A. Angels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia’s Matildas call for equal prize money for men’s, women’s World Cups
By The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Australia’s Matildas have called for equal prize money for soccer’s global showpiece tournaments just days out from kicking off the Women’s World Cup in Sydney. Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the biggest Women’s World Cup to date and both national teams will start their group campaigns on Thursday. All 23 members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia’s Matildas call for equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups
By The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Australia’s Matildas have called for equal prize money for soccer’s global showpiece tournaments just days out from kicking off the Women’s World Cup in Sydney. Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the biggest Women’s World Cup to date and both national teams will start their group campaigns on Thursday. All 23 members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico beats Panama 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup final as Giménez scores 88th-minute goal
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Santiago Giménez scored after an electrifying sprint in the 88th minute, and Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the record ninth time with a 1-0 victory over Panama on Sunday night. After Edson Ãlvarez slid to block Iván Anderson’s cross in the Mexico penalty area, OrbelÃn Pineda dribbled away and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guillorme delivers in a pinch as the Mets edge the Dodgers 2-1 in 10 following Scherzer’s gem
By Charles O’brien, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – After failing to get a bunt down, pinch-hitter Luis Guillorme doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Max Scherzer held the NL West leaders to one hit in seven shutout innings, and New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four Canadians prevail in Calgary Stampede rodeo finals
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press on July 16th, 2023
CALGARY – Canadian cowboys held their own at the Calgary Stampede rodeo by winning four of six events on Showdown Sunday. Tie-down roper Beau Cooper, saddle-bronc rider Dawson Hay, steer wrestler Scott Guenthner and bull rider Jared Parsonage all finished first in their respective events to take home the winner’s share of $50,000. “That was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Lionel Messi walked out from behind a curtain, took a few steps along a rain-slicked runaway set up over the field at Inter Miami’s stadium and headed toward David Beckham for a big hug. His journey was complete. Inter Miami’s wait was over. At long last, Messi has arrived. Inter ... Read More »
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