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Canada’s McIntosh ready for showdown with Ledecky and Titmus at worlds in Japan
By Vicki Hall, The Canadian Press on July 14th, 2023
To hear her tell the story, Canadian swim sensation Summer McIntosh is like any other teenager looking to make the most of an all-too-short summer. “I’m pretty much the most, like, basic 16-year-old girl you can think of,” McIntosh told reporters via video conference on Thursday night from Tokyo. “I’ll just hang out with my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan is Canada’s undisputed No. 1 at the Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 14th, 2023
Canada has a proud record of goalkeeping excellence, from Karina LeBlanc, Erin McLeod and Stephanie Labbe to Craig Forrest, Pat Onstad, Paul Dolan and Milan Borjan. Kailen Sheridan continues the Canadian tradition of safe hands. The 27-year-old from Whitby, Ont., who plays her club football for the NWSL’s San Diego Wave, is Canada’s undisputed No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada ties England 0-0 in a closed-door match, its final World Cup warmup
By The Canadian Press on July 14th, 2023
BOKARINA, Australia – Canada tied England 0-0 in a closed-door match Friday, its last outing before the July 20 kickoff of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The game at Queensland Sports Stadium was deemed a training fixture, not an official game, with no caps awarded. It featured two 45-minutes halves and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With TFC aimless, Dunfield turns to CFL legend Pinball Clemens for inspiration
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on July 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Interim head coach Terry Dunfield turned to a different kind of back-field player, hoping to turn around the miserable season for his Toronto FC. Before his club hit the pitch Thursday for its final training session in preparation for TFC’s next outing against the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field on Saturday, Dunfield invited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday sports scoreboard for July 13, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard CFL Hamilton 37 Edmonton 29 — MLB No games scheduled (All-Star break) &#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks match North American professional sports record for consecutive home losses
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
EDMONTON – Quarterback Matt Shiltz ran in a touchdown before leaving the game with an injury as the Tiger-Cats defeated the hapless Edmonton Elks 37-29 on Thursday for Hamilton’s second straight win. The Ticats improved to 2-3 on the season, but unfortunately lost Shiltz to a leg injury late in the third quarter. Edmonton dropped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyotes cutting ties with new free agent Galchenyuk following arrest on multiple charges
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on July 13th, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – The Arizona Coyotes have placed newly signed free agent forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers and plan to terminate his contract following his arrest on multiple charges over the weekend. A Scottsdale Police Department spokesperson said Thursday that Galchenyuk was arrested Sunday on charges of private property hit and run, disorderly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lucas Glover stays hot with new long putter, leads Barbasol Championship with first-round 63
By The Associated Press on July 13th, 2023
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Lucas Glover continued the hot streak that began when he switched to a long putter, shooting a 9-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot lead in the Barbasol Championship. The 43-year-old Glover extended his run of consecutive rounds in the 60s to nine. After struggling with his putting for years, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA champ Jamal Murray headlines Canada’s extended roster for FIBA Men’s World Cup
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
TORONTO – Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada’s extended senior men’s basketball team roster. Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. Murray will be joined by several other NBAers on Canada’s team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder will join Murray in Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boonchant holes out for eagle on her second shot of the round, shares the lead in the Dana Open
By Sylvania,Ohio, The Associated Press on July 13th, 2023
Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour’s Dana Open. “I was just like on the first cut and I was like, `OK, this shot, just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After quick turnaround, Alouettes face extra challenge against undefeated Argonauts
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas knows his team faces a tough challenge against the CFL’s only remaining undefeated team. But a win for the Alouettes (2-2) would be that much sweeter heading into a bye week as they host the Toronto Argonauts (3-0) in a rematch of last year’s Eastern final on Friday night. ... Read More »
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