National Sports
Post-Connor Consolation: Plenty of talent available after Bedard at NHL draft
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
Connor Bedard and the 2023 NHL draft were mentioned in the same breath long before the phenom played a single shift in junior hockey. The 17-year-old’s path to the stage at Bridgestone Arena has been dotted by big goals, clutch performances and memorable moments in a young career poised to enter its next phase. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC fires head coach Bob Bradley, names Terry Dunfield assistant coach
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
TORONTO – Struggling Toronto FC has fired Bob Bradley, who doubled as the MLS team’s head coach and sporting director. Mike Sorber, assistant coach and technical director, was also relieved of his duties. Toronto is mired in 14th place in the Eastern Conference at 3-7-10. Terry Dunfield, a former TFC player and Canadian international, has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-fielder Daulton Varsho fitting in seamlessly with Blue Jays teammates
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
TORONTO – All it takes is 30 seconds in Toronto’s clubhouse to see that Daulton Varsho has fit right in with the Blue Jays. Sitting in front of his corner locker at Rogers Centre, he can be found quietly chuckling along as fellow outfielders George Springer and Whit Merrifield gently rib the 26-year-old Varsho. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, June 25, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 25th, 2023
Sunday’s Games CFL Toronto 43 Edmonton 31 — MLB American League Toronto 12 Oakland 1 N.Y. Yankees 5 Texas 3 Baltimore 3 Seattle 2 Tampa Bay 3 Kansas City 1 Minnesota 6 Detroit 3 (10 innings) Chicago White Sox 4 Boston 1 National League St. Louis 7 Chicago Cubs 5 Philadelphia 7 N.Y. Mets 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ouellette scores 3 TDs as Argos pound Elks 43-31
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on June 25th, 2023
EDMONTON – A.J. Ouellette scored three touchdowns as the defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts remained undefeated on the season with a 43-31 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. Ouellette only had two touchdowns in 13 games for the Argos last season. The Argos improved to 2-0, while the Elks are off to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruoning Yin wins Women’s PGA Championship, 2nd woman from China to win major
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on June 25th, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) – Becoming the second woman from China to win a major championship left Ruoning Yin in awe, even an hour after being handed the Women’s PGA Championship trophy at Baltusrol. “When I was walking to this tent, I just said: “˜Oh, wow, major winner!’ It’s amazing. It’s just unreal,” Yin said Sunday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keegan Bradley wins Travelers Championship, breaks tournament record by 1 shot
By Pat Eaton-robb, The Associated Press on June 25th, 2023
CROMWELL, Conn (AP) – Growing up in New England, Keegan Bradley says he wasn’t invited to the big junior events that youngsters from Florida got to play. That made it all the more special for the Vermont native to win in front of a New England crowd. Despite a shaky finish, which he said came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keegan Bradley wins Travelers Championship, breaks record by 1 shot
By Pat Eaton-robb, The Associated Press on June 25th, 2023
CROMWELL, Conn (AP) – Keegan Bradley built a big enough lead in front of adoring New England fans that he broke the tournament record at the Travelers Championship despite a shaky closing stretch, closing with a 2-under 68 for a three-shot victory on Sunday. Bradley, who went 62-63-64 in the first three rounds, finished at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruoning Yin wins Women’s PGA Championship, becomes 2nd woman from China with a major title
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on June 25th, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP-CP) – Ruoning Yin made a birdie putt from about 10 feet on the final hole and became the second woman from China to win a major, beating Yuka Saso by one shot in the Women’s PGA Championship on Sunday. After Saso made birdie ahead of her on the par-5 18th hole at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampeders receiver Malik Henry says he ruptured his Achilles
By The Canadian Press on June 25th, 2023
Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Malik Henry announced Sunday on Twitter that he ruptured his Achilles during Saturday’s loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The recovery time for a ruptured Achilles can take from four to six months, ruling him out for at least the rest of the regular season. Henry had four catches for 92 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer’s homer moves him up in record book and leads Blue Jays past Athletics 12-1
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on June 25th, 2023
TORONTO – George Springer hit his 11th home run of the season and had a sacrifice fly to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Sunday. Cavan Biggio added a late three-run homer in the five-run eighth inning as Toronto (43-36) earned two wins in the three-game set with the Athletics. ... Read More »
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