National Sports
Roughriders pull off late comeback to beat Elks 12-11, snap home losing streak
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on July 6th, 2023
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders ended a seven-game regular season home losing streak Thursday with a 12-11 victory over the Edmonton Elks. The Riders trailed 11-3 late in the fourth quarter when quarterback Trevor Harris connected on a five-yard touchdown pass with Mitchell Picton with 1:04 remaining. He followed up with a successful two-point convert, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson three shots back as Lin, Kim share lead at US Women’s Open
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on July 6th, 2023
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP-CP) – Xiyu Janet Lin and Hyo Joo Kim had rounds that matched the beauty at Pebble Beach, each of them with a 4-under 68 on Thursday to share the lead in the first U.S. Women’s Open held at one of America’s most famous courses. With only mild wind and a marine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whit Merrifield helps Toronto Blue Jays beat Chicago White Sox 5-4 for doubleheader sweep
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on July 6th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Whit Merrifield hit two solo homers, Matt Chapman also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Thursday night for a doubleheader sweep. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had two hits and two RBIs for Toronto, including a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning. Fellow All-Star Bo Bichette had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonas Blixt gets hot on back 9 at John Deere Classic, takes first-round lead with 62
By The Associated Press on July 6th, 2023
SILVIS, Ill. (AP-CP) – Jonas Blixt heated up on the back nine at TPC Deere Run on Thursday, playing his last six holes in 6 under for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead over Grayson Murray in the first round of the John Deere Classic. Murray was 8 under through 13 holes but stalled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Springer gets key hit as Toronto Blue Jays beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 in 11 innings
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on July 6th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – George Springer and Bo Bichette hit RBI singles during Toronto’s six-run 11th inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Thursday in a doubleheader opener. Toronto had just one hit before breaking through against Aaron Bummer (3-2). Jordan Romano (4-4) worked the 10th for the win. Chicago wasted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury-riddled Stamps get big boost against Winnipeg with return of Begelton
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on July 6th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Adam Bighill doesn’t think the scales are tipped heavily in Winnipeg’s favour because the Calgary Stampeders’ injured list is jam-packed. The veteran Blue Bombers linebacker expects the Stampeders (1-2) will dip into their depth and battle when they visit IG Field Friday night to take on his 3-1 squad. The Stampeders have 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!10-year-old skateboarding phenom from Calgary to compete at X-Games
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 6th, 2023
Skateboarding is more than just a way of life for Reese Nelson, it’s all she’s ever known. The 10-year-old from Calgary can’t remember when she first started skating or when she first dropped into a halfpipe, it’s just been omnipresent in her life. She’ll be competing in the women’s vert and the best trick events ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrell Richards tops CFL’s monthly honour roll
By The Canadian Press on July 6th, 2023
It was a solid start to the CFL season for Canadian Tyrell Richards. The Montreal Alouettes linebacker received the top grade Thursday in the CFL’s honour roll for the month of June. Richard was named the top special-teams player with a 91.1 grade. Players in nine specific position are highlighted as per data points registered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators add forward MacEwen on three-year contract
By The Canadian Press on July 6th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms on a three-year, US$2.325 million contract with forward Zack MacEwen. The deal carries a $775,000 average annual value. MacEwen, 26, split time between the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings last season, having been acquired by the Kings ahead of the trade deadline. The six-foot-three, 205-pound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time has become Gustafson’s more precious commodity following Classic win
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on July 6th, 2023
Time has become Jeff Gustafson’s most precious commodity. In March, the Kenora, Ont., angler became the first Canadian to win the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic – pro bass fishing’s most prestigious title – going wire-to-wire on the Tennessee River. And he did so in dramatic fashion, landing just two smallmouths weighing a combined six pounds, 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors confirm Jakob Poeltl will return on multi-year deal, also ink Jalen McDaniels
By The Canadian Press on July 6th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have made the signings of centre Jakob Poeltl and forward Jalen McDaniels official. The players were introduced by the Raptors on Thursday after a week of speculation that they had signed with the team as free agents. Media reports had indicated that Poeltl signed a multi-year contract to stay with ... Read More »
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