National Sports
Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Astros power to 6-4 win in ALDS opener
By Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
HOUSTON (AP) – Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their American League Division Series opener Saturday. Jose Altuve hit a leadoff home run and Alvarez had three RBIs as the defending World Series champions earned their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Griffin stretches lead to 3 in Mississippi as he aims for first PGA Tour win
By The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Ben Griffin moved into position for his first PGA Tour victory with another bogey-free round Saturday for a 6-under 66, giving him a three-shot lead in the Sanderson Farms Championship. Griffin got up-and-down for par on his final three holes, the last one from a bunker to the right of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas’ shaky bullpen escapes as Rangers trim Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
BALTIMORE (AP) – For the first time this post-season, the maligned Texas bullpen had to protect a slim lead in the late innings. Josh Sborz, Aroldis Chapman and José Leclerc wobbled but didn’t fall. Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning ahead, and the Rangers held on through some anxious moments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maltais, Howe mine more gold at Canadian long-track speedskating championships
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
CALGARY – Valérie Maltais and Connor Howe had the golden touch in their respective 1,500-metre races on the third day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships on Saturday. Maltais, of La Baie, Que., won the women’s title – besting a field of 23 skaters – with a time of 1:55.60. It was the 33-year-old Maltais’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada cricketers defeat Bermuda to qualify for ICC T20 World Cup for first time
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Canada is headed to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time ever after defeating Bermuda by 39 runs Saturday. Canada won the toss and elected to bat first at the National Sports Centre. Each team was restricted to 18 overs, down from 20, due to the delayed start and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas’ shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
BALTIMORE (AP) – Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning with a lead, and the Rangers’ maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Saturday. Josh Jung homered and made a nice play at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kim handles the wind and chill for 70 to build 5-shot lead on LPGA
By The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
THE COLONY, Texas (AP) – Hyo Joo Kim had a rough start, just like everyone else in windy, cool conditions Saturday in The Ascendant LPGA. She recovered with enough birdies for a 1-under 70, building a five-shot lead going into the final round. Sarah Kemp did her own recovery work with five birdies and an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays GM Atkins says RHP Manoah had injection in shoulder, no structural damage
By Ian Harrison, The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
TORONTO (AP) – Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says right-hander Alek Manoah received an injection to relieve discomfort in his shoulder, and multiple tests on the 2022 AL Cy Young Award finalist haven’t revealed any structural damage. “He has been motivated to get back to form,” Atkins said Saturday at the season-ending press conference. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland blitzes Scotland to set up Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with New Zealand
By The Associated Press on October 7th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. Ireland topped Pool B ahead of defending champion South Africa, which it beat 13-8 in a titanic contest two weeks ago. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a national record-extending 17th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loutitt becomes first Canadian to reach ski jumping’s Grand Prix Summer Series podium
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
KLINGENTHAL, Germany – World champion ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt fell well short of a victory on Saturday but still managed to become the first Canadian to climb onto the overall podium in the Grand Prix Summer Series. The 19-year-old Calgarian, who won bronze in four of the previous six Grand Prix events, sat in first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to meet U.S. for gold at the International Para Hockey Cup
By The Canadian Press on October 7th, 2023
OSTRAVA, Czechia – Team Canada will face off against the United States for a gold medal in Sunday’s championship game at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Canada advanced to the title game with a 4-1 win over Team IPH in Saturday’s semifinal. Calgary’s Auren Halbert led the Canadian attack with a pair of goals, ... Read More »
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