National Sports
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – Canada’s Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from the National Bank Open in Toronto due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., has not played since reaching the Round of 16 at Wimbledon on July 9. Tennis Canada also announced that Australia’s Nick Kyrgios and Spain’s Pablo Carreno ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays acquire shortstop Paul DeJong from St. Louis Cardinals
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays acquired shortstop Paul DeJong and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Blue Jays are sending 24-year-old pitching prospect Matt Svanson to St. Louis. The trade comes one day after Toronto’s all-star shortstop Bo Bichette left a game against the Baltimore Orioles when he appeared to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Toronto Blue Jays acquire shortstop Paul DeJong from St. Louis Cardinals
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring shortstop Paul DeJong from the St. Louis Cardinals, according to multiple reports. The Blue Jays are sending 24-year-old pitching prospect Matt Svanson to St. Louis. The trade comes one day after Toronto’s all-star shortstop Bo Bichette left a game against the Baltimore Orioles when he appeared to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – A majority of Proline players saw Canada advancing to the second round of the women’s World Cup soccer tournament. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 52 per cent of bets had Canada defeating Australia on Monday. The Canadians needed a win or tie to advance but suffered a 4-0 setback, eliminating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal signs goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to three-year extension
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal has signed goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to a three-year extension through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. The extension includes an option year in 2027. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sirois, a homegrown player, joined Montreal’s academy in 2015 before signing with the senior team in 2020. With fellow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors sign free agents Temple, Gueye and Obanor
By The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed free agents Garrett Temple, Mouhamadou Gueye, and Kevin Obanor, the team announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Temple is a 6-foot-5, 190-pound guard/forward with 13 NBA seasons under his belt. The 37-year-old Temple spent last year with New Orleans and has played for 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s World Cup greets its 1 millionth ticketholder as sales approach 1.7 million
By The Associated Press on August 1st, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – A Colorado woman has been recognized as the 1 millionth ticketholder to attend a game at the Women’s World Cup being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Soccer’s world governing body on Tuesday said Rebecca Sheely had the milestone ticket when she went to Auckland’s Eden Park to watch the defending champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer to earn US$1.56 million in prize money from FIFA for World Cup showing
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – While Olympic champion Canada has exited the FIFA Women’s World Cup after the group stage, 16 teams are still in contention. The expanded 32-country tournament already boasts record ticket sales, improved prize money and new faces. A look at five things from the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. DEPOSIT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three passes, 15 seconds trigger Canada’s painful fall at Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 1st, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – While the final score between Canada and Australia was anything but close, the opening goal in the lopsided 4-0 Matildas’ win showed just how tight the margins can be in world football. Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold started the move, after skilfully corralling a hard-hit backpass from a defender under pressure from Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on August 1st, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – Two-time reigning champions United States came an inch short of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history. The Americans slipped through to the knockout round Tuesday despite a listless, uninspiring 0-0 draw against Portugal. The U.S. won only one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday’s sports scoreboard for July 31, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 31st, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Preliminary round Australia 4 Canada 0 Ireland 0 Nigeria 0 Japan 4 Spain 0 Zambia 3 Costa Rica 1 — MLB Interleague L.A. Angels 4 Atlanta 1 American League Baltimore 4 Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 5 N.Y. Yankees 1 Houston 7 Cleveland 3 Seattle 6 Boston 2 National League Arizona ... Read More »
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