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Nigeria advances to round of 16 at Women’s World Cup with 0-0 draw against Ireland
By Taft Gantt, The Associated Press on July 31st, 2023
Brisbane, Australia (AP) – Pre-tournament underdog Nigeria used a scoreless draw against Ireland on Monday to advance to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons finished second in Group B behind tournament co-host Australia. After a relatively quiet first half, the Nigerians picked up the intensity in hopes of scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian star Sam Kerr starts on bench against Canada at FIFA Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 31st, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Australian striker Sam Kerr, sidelined by injury for the first two games of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, started on the bench in Monday’s do-or-die Group B finale against Canada. The Chelsea star suffered a calf injury on the eve of the competition, with the 10th-ranked Matildas saying she would be re-evaluated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Why not?’: Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball
By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press on July 31st, 2023
CALGARY – Ryan Straschnitzki’s Paralympic dreams haven’t fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood. The 24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down in 2018 when a semi-trailer ran a stop sign and barrelled into the path of the Humboldt Broncos’ bus in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Linda Caicedo has lit up Women’s World Cup, but exhaustion is a concern
By James Robson, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Linda Caicedo is fast-becoming the biggest story of the biggest Women’s World Cup to date. Her stunning goal to set up Colombia’s shock 2-1 win on Sunday over Germany, one of the tournament favourites, was the latest magical moment from the 18-year-old Real Madrid forward. But her performances on the field have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps rally to tip Galaxy 2-1 in Leagues Cup, advance to round of 32
By The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
CARSON, Calif. – Vanni Sartini served up several pre-game reasons why his Vancouver Whitecaps would be hard-pressed to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday and advance to the round of 32 in the inaugural Leagues Cup. Turns out the colourful head coach was wrong – and he’s more than OK with that. Sartini had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scoreboard for Sunday, July 30, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Preliminary Round Morocco 1 South Korea 0 Norway 6 Philippines 0 Switzerland 0 New Zealand 0 Colombia 2 Germany 1 — CFL Montreal 25 Calgary 18 — MLB American League L.A. Angels 3 at Toronto 2 (10 innings) Baltimore 9 N.Y. Yankees 3 Tampa Bay 8 Houston 2 Cleveland 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence leads Montreal Alouettes to 25-18 win over Calgary Stampeders
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
MONTREAL – Just a few months into his CFL career, Kabion Ento is quickly finding out why the league is known for games coming down to the wire. The 27-year-old cornerback scored the only touchdown off an interception on Sunday as the Montreal Alouettes held off two late Calgary Stampeders red-zone possessions to win 25-18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC out of Leagues Cup after 1-0 loss; Dunfield falls to 0-6 as interim coach
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
TORONTO – Terry Dunfield has experienced plenty of tough moments in his brief tenure leading Toronto FC. He’s also had time to reflect. And if Sunday night was his last patrolling the touchline at BMO Field, the former Canadian international made sure to soak up the atmosphere. “It’s been an incredible ride and such a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto pair nets pro beach volleyball title in Montreal
By The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
MONTREAL – Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson, who rode a wave of big wins to the final of the Pro Volleyball World Tour Elite 16 in Montreal, are now beasts of the beach. The Toronto combo defeated Americans Julia Scoles and Betsi Flint in Sunday’s championship final 21-15, 16-21 and 15-13 to win the elite ... Read More »
1 responseHodges earns first PGA tour victory going wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open
By Dave Campbell, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) – Lee Hodges shot a 67 in Sunday’s final round for a wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open and his first tour victory. He set tournament records with a 260 and a seven-stroke win. Hodges, who started the day with a five-stroke lead on J.T. Poston, was up by three entering the ... Read More »
1 responseU.S. veteran Megan Rapinoe adjusts to new role at Women’s World Cup while savoring final days in spotlight
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – Megan Rapinoe is adjusting to her new role at the Women’s World Cup, even if it means she’s not on the field as much as she’d like to be. The outspoken 38-year-old known for her eclectic hair colors and the iconic victory pose she struck at the 2019 World Cup ... Read More »
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