National Sports
Marta leaves Women’s World Cup with Brazil’s group-stage exit, but her legacy lives on
By Savannah Hernandez, The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Before leaving the Women’s World Cup as a player for the sixth and last time, Marta embraced Jamaica captain Khadija “Bunny” Shaw. The Reggae Girlz had just sent Brazil and Marta home by holding them to a 0-0 draw Wednesday night, and Shaw shared emotional words with one hand resting over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil’s early elimination from Women’s World Cup
By Mario Lobão, The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
A group of girls and young women gathered early Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro’s working-class Manguinhos neighborhood to watch the Brazilian team compete in the Women’s World Cup and pray for a win in the make-or-break match. Instead, the 0-0 draw against Jamaica knocked Brazil out of the tournament in the group stage for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jamaica has extra reason to celebrate after success at Women’s World Cup
By The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) – Jamaica’s “Reggae Girlz” gave their small island nation even more reason to celebrate its upcoming Independence Day on Sunday after the national soccer team drew with Brazil 0-0 to advance to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup. The country’s sports minister, Olivia Grange, described Wednesday’s performance as “undoubtedly the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps, defender Ranko Veselinovic agree to contract extension
By The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
VANCOUVER – Ranko Veselinovic has signed a contract extension with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC through 2026 with a club option for 2027. The 24-year-old Serbian centre back leads the club in starts (101) and games played (109) since 2020. Veselinovic is also one of four MLS players with at least 400 clearances and 80 blocks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45
By The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
PARMA, Italy (AP) – At age 45 and after a career that included a World Cup title with Italy, a long list of trophies with Juventus and many years when he was considered among the best goalkeepers in soccer, Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday. Buffon had one season remaining on his contract with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whistle Sliding Centre will host 2025 World Luge Championships
By The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
WHISTLER, B.C. – The Whistler Sliding Centre will host the 2025 FIL Luge World Championships, Luge Canada announced on Wednesday. The event will take place Feb. 5-8, 2025. Whistler was the host mountain resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and previously hosted the world championships in 2013. Luge Canada was originally scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jamaica holds Brazil 0-0 to advance to the Women’s World Cup knockout round for the first time
By Emily Dozier, The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
Melbourne, Australia (AP) – Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw Wednesday and advanced to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup for the first time. After conceding 12 goals in its Women’s World Cup debut in 1999, Jamaica shut out France, Panama and Jamaica in consecutive games to book an improbable place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends and family package gets positive review from Canadians at Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Like many Canadians, Roger and Julie Huitema had hoped Canada’s stay at the FIFA Women’s World Cup would have lasted longer. For one, daughter Jordyn plays forward for Canada. And two, the Huitemas were in Australia cheering her on. And while Canada Soccer seemingly has not got much right recently, the governing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuesday’s sports scoreboard for Aug. 1, 2023
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Preliminary round Portugal 0 United States 0 Vietnam 7 Netherlands 0 England 6 China 1 Denmark 2 Haiti 0 — MLB American League Baltimore 13 Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 5 N.Y. Yankees 2 Houston 2 Cleveland 0 Boston 6 Seattle 4 Texas 2 Chicago White Sox 0 National League Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santander has grand slam as Orioles rout Blue Jays 13-3 to spoil Ryu’s return
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Anthony Santander’s grand slam blew the game wide open as the Baltimore Orioles routed Toronto 13-3 on Tuesday to spoil Blue Jays pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu’s return from Tommy John surgery. Gunnar Henderson went 2 for 4 at the plate, including a solo homer, driving in four runs as Baltimore (66-41) won its third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers give forward McLeod a two-year extension
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan McLeod agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension Tuesday with an average annual value of $2.1 million. The 23-year-old McLeod played in 57 games during the 2022-23 season, recording 11 goals and 12 assists for a career-high 23 points. He had 18 penalty minutes and was ... Read More »
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