National Sports
Smith enjoys strong finish at U.S. Open, aims to defend British Open title
By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
LOS ANGELES – Cameron Smith’s strong play during the final nine holes of the U.S. Open Sunday could give him a boost when he defends his British Open title next month. Smith shot 3 under on the more difficult back nine at Los Angeles Country Club to close with a 67. The Australian finished tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s trophy wait continues after loss to U.S. in CONCACAF Nations League final
By The Canadian Press on June 18th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – The Canadian men’s bid for a first trophy in 23 years fell short Sunday in a 2-0 loss to the U.S. in the CONCACAF Nations League final. The 47th-ranked Canadian men were looking for their first tournament win since the 2000 Gold Cup, not to mention the Nations League winner’s prize of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, June 18, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 18th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard CFL Toronto 32 Hamilton 14 — MLB American League Texas 11 Toronto 7 Boston 6 N.Y. Yankees 2, first game Boston 4 N.Y. Yankees 1, second game Detroit 6 Minnesota 4 L.A. Angels 5 Kansas City 2 Seattle 5 Chicago White Sox 1 National League Atlanta 14 Colorado 6 Miami 4 Washington 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fowler fades in final round after bounceback U.S. Open
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – From his electric opening-round 62 to his neon-orange Sunday ensemble, Rickie Fowler showed off just about everything during the 123rd U.S. Open that once made him one of the most compelling figures in golf. Unfortunately, that also included another painful fade from title contention after he took a share of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIlroy gets big break at US Open but ice-cold putter costs him the title
By Eddie Pells, The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Rory McIlroy got the sort of break most players need to win a U.S. Open. If only he could’ve made a putt or two to go with it. The golf gods, to say nothing of the golf rulebook, gave McIlroy a chance to save par after his approach shot on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark plays big, becomes major champion at the U.S. Open
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Wyndham Clark always carried the message from his late mother to “play big.” Nothing was bigger than Sunday when he held off Rory McIlroy with one clutch shot after another to become a U.S. Open champion. The final act was two putts from 60 feet away on the 18th hole at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIlroy gets big break at U.S. Open but ice-cold putter costs him
By Eddie Pells, The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Rory McIlroy got the sort of break most players need to win a U.S. Open. If only he could’ve made a putt or two to go with it. The golf gods, to say nothing of the golf rulebook, gave McIlroy a chance to save par after his approach shot on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly directs Argos to 32-14 win over Tiger-Cats
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on June 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Quarterback Chad Kelly rushed for three touchdowns to lead the defending champion Toronto Argonauts to a convincing season-opening 32-14 win against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday. The Argos (1-0) opened their 150th anniversary CFL season with a banner-raising ceremony to toast their 18th Grey Cup championship before their dominant outing against the rival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maguire plays final 6 holes in 6 under, wins Meijer LPGA Classic
By The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) – Leona Maguire used a fabulous finish to avoid another near-miss at the Meijer LPGA Classic. Maguire played her final six holes in 6 under and shot an 8-under 64 for a two-shot victory on Sunday, her second tour victory after two straight second-pace finishes in the Michigan event. The 28-year-old Maguire, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Lance Stroll finishes ninth at Canadian Grand Prix
By Alexis Bélanger-Champagne, The Canadian Press on June 18th, 2023
MONTREAL – Another Canadian Grand Prix, another familiar result for Montreal’s Lance Stroll. The Aston Martin driver managed to climb through the field and finish in ninth place Sunday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. A penalty in qualifying on Saturday had relegated Stroll to 16th place on the starting grid. He has always started in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seager, Duran star as Rangers rally past Blue Jays 11-7
By The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Corey Seager and Ezequiel Duran each had four hits, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-7 on Sunday. Seager drove in three runs and Duran scored three times as Texas erased a 6-0 deficit on its way to the win in the rubber game of the weekend set. ... Read More »
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