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Fernandez beats Pera in two straight sets, advances to round of 16 in Citi DC Open
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
WASHINGTON – Canadian Leylah Fernandez continues to impress, and win, at the Mubadala Citi DC open. The women’s singles qualifier from Laval, Que., defeated American Bernarda Pera 6-3 and 7-5 on Tuesday in the round of 32 in a tough match that took one hour, 35 minutes to complete. Fernandez defeated Russian Varvara Gracheva 6-4, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian focused on identity, winning in training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The commitments have been made to Canada, and now it’s about building the right identity. The Canadian senior men’s basketball team opened training camp Tuesday afternoon at the OVO Athletic Centre in preparation for the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. The tournament runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, with a berth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays add depth at MLB trade deadline, making three trades with Cardinals
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins feels that his team kept pace with – or even exceeded – its American League East rivals at the trade deadline. Shortstop Paul DeJong was added to the Blue Jays in a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals hours before Tuesday’s trade deadline. It was the third deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ritchie scores hat trick in Canada’s 14-4 win over Slovakia at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TRENÄŒÃN, Slovakia – Ryder Ritchie scored a hat trick and had two assists for Canada’s men’s under-18 hockey team in a 14-4 over co-host Slovakia at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Tuesday. Canada, which lost 9-6 to Finland on Monday, scored three unanswered goals to start the game. Although Slovakia responded by scoring twice, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vladimir Tarasenko eager to be an Ottawa Senator
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators are an exciting, young team and Vladimir Tarasenko wants to be part of what he thinks is an exciting future. Tarasenko, who recently signed a one-year, $5-million deal with the Senators, had considered numerous options but felt Ottawa provided him the best opportunity. “I like that it’s a young team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette just day-to-day after hurting right knee
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – All-star shortstop Bo Bichette is day to day with right knee discomfort. Bichette left the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles last night. He seemingly jammed his knee when stopping suddenly while running the basepaths. An MRI to the 25-year-old’s knee revealed no significant structural damage, just some inflammation. Blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ritchie scores four to lead Canada over host Slovakia 14-4 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TRENÄŒÃN, Slovakia – Ryder Ritchie scored four goals and added an assist as Canada’s men’s under-18 hockey team beat co-host Slovakia 14-4 at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Tuesday. Canada, which lost 9-6 to Finland on Monday, scored three unanswered goals to start the game. Although Slovakia responded by scoring twice, the Canadians pulled ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Sabrina Duchesne claims world para swim championship bronze medal
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Sabrina Duchesne earned a bronze medal at the world para swimming championship Tuesday for Canada’s lone podium of the day. The 22-year-old from St-Augustin, Que., placed third in the women’s S7 400-metre freestyle in Manchester, England. The Canadian team opened the meet with a bang Monday by winning five medals, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimenez, Montgomerie, Parnevik, Janzen, Lehman join Shaw Charity Classic field
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
CALGARY – Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie, Jesper Parnevik, Lee Janzen and Tom Lehman have joined the field for the PGA Tour Champions Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary. The US$2.4-million senior tour event Aug. 16-20 will be played at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club. “I am glad to have the opportunity to come back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Mets are trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP sources says
By Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press on August 1st, 2023
HOUSTON (AP) – The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to two people with direct knowledge of the agreement. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn’t announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andreescu has ‘no doubt’ she can be among the best in tennis ahead of NBO in Montreal
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
Bianca Andreescu approaches each match like a Grand Slam champion, because she is one. Nearly four years after winning a U.S. Open title, her confidence is undiminished. “I definitely believe that my level is top 10 and I am still a Grand Slam champion,” Andreescu told The Canadian Press. “In a way, every time I ... Read More »
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