National Sports
Jays stung by back-to-back homers, lose 4-2 to Rangers
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on June 17th, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Adolis GarcÃa’s MLB-leading 10th outfield assist ended Toronto’s hot-hitting first inning. The Texas right fielder then helped get the offence going before two more stellar defensive plays. Josh Jung and Jonah Heim hit back-to-back homers in the second inning, with Jung’s go-ahead shot coming after GarcÃa walked, and the Rangers beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto beach volleyball combo advances to semifinals
By The Canadian Press on June 17th, 2023
JŪRMALA, Latvia – Toronto volleyball players Brandie Humana-Paredes and Melissa Humana-Paredes punched their semifinal tickets on Saturday at the Beach Pro Tour Challenge tournament in Jurmala on the Baltic Sea in Latvia. The third-seeded Toronto team started the day with a 21-14, 21-14 victories in the round of 16 over Lithuanian pair Monika Paulikiene and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yang takes Meijer LPGA Classic lead with third straight 67
By The Associated Press on June 17th, 2023
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) – Amy Yang birdied all five par 5s at Blythefield and shot her third straight 5-under 67 to take the third-round lead Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic. Yang rebounded from bogeys on the par-3 11th and 13th to birdie the par-5 14th, par-4 17th and par-5 18th to reach 15-under 201 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jung, Heim hit back-to-back homers, GarcÃa shines in field as Rangers beat Jays 4-2
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on June 17th, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Josh Jung and Jonah Heim hit back-to-back homers, Adolis GarcÃa had his MLB-leading 10th outfield assist among three defensive gems and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Saturday. Corey Seager also homered, his 10th on a solo shot in the seventh, as the AL West-leading Rangers won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talismanic captain Atiba Hutchinson set for final appearance for Canada
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 17th, 2023
Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson calls an end to his distinguished playing career Sunday. He’s looking to leave with a trophy. The 40-year-old midfielder has already said goodbye to his longtime Turkish club team, via a social media post this week saying: “Thank you Besiktas, forever in my heart.” He will close his Canadian chapter at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Bull’s Max Verstappen takes pole under rainy conditions at Canadian Grand Prix
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on June 17th, 2023
MONTREAL – Formula One leader Max Verstappen weathered the storm and drove his Red Bull into the pole position Saturday in qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix. The 25-year-old posted a lap of one minute 25.858 seconds on a wet track at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to place first and secure his spot at the front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haaland scores but Norway loses to Scotland, Portugal wins in Euro qualifying
By James Ellingworth, The Associated Press on June 17th, 2023
Erling Haaland scored on his return to Norway and it wasn’t enough as Scotland came back to win 2-1 on Saturday and keep a perfect record in qualifying for next year’s European Championship. Elsewhere, Bruno Fernandes scored twice in a 3-0 win for Portugal against Bosnia-Herzegovina as Cristiano Ronaldo played his 199th international game, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins bullpen 3-hits Tigers in 2-0 win behind Kirilloff’s RBI single in 5th
By Dave Campbell, The Associated Press on June 17th, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota’s bullpen teamed up for a three-hitter, Alex Kirilloff delivered an RBI single in a breakthrough fifth inning against Detroit starter Joey Wentz, and the Twins beat the Tigers 2-0 on Saturday afternoon. José De León started with two perfect innings for the Twins, who opted for an all-reliever game to give ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open in LA turns into a quiet major with limited crowds and tough walk
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 17th, 2023
LOS ANGELES – This U.S. Open is not to be mistaken as “Golf, But Louder” on so many levels. Mostly the loud part. Bringing the second-oldest championship in golf to Los Angeles Country Club – so exclusive that some Angelenos don’t know it’s there – was always going to come with a cost. It’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Security tight for Vegas Golden Knights victory parade, amid echoes of deadly 2017 shooting
By Ken Ritter, The Associated Press on June 17th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Tens of thousands of Vegas Golden Knights fans, maybe more, were expected at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday for a Stanley Cup victory parade and a rally to mark the team’s first-ever NHL championship. For the team that played its first game as an expansion franchise in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VinÃcius and Brazil teammates wear black shirts in stand against racism
By The Associated Press on June 17th, 2023
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Brazil sent a message against racism by swapping its bright yellow shirts for an all-black look during a friendly against Guinea in Barcelona on Saturday. Brazil said this was the first time its outfield players have worn black shirts. Forward VinÃcius Júnior, appearing for Brazil, has been racially abused in Spain ... Read More »
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