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Cejka wins playoff with Harrington at wet and windy Senior British Open
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
BRIDGEND, Wales (AP) – Germany’s Alex Cejka prevailed over Ireland’s Padraig Harrington on the second playoff hole to win the Senior British Open at Royal Porthcawl on Sunday. Cejka birdied the second extra hole to claim his third senior major title after he and Harrington had finished tied on 5-over par following a final round ... Read More »
1 responseBlue Jays get reliever Jordan Hicks in trade with Cardinals
By The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
TORONTO – Right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Right-handed pitching prospects Adam Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse were sent to St. Louis in return. Righty reliever Mitch White was designated for assignment to make space on Toronto’s 40-man roster. The deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays look for pitching depth and a veteran bat at MLB trade deadline
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
TORONTO – The players and coaches in the Toronto Blue Jays’ clubhouse are getting used to being buyers ahead of Major League Baseball’s trade deadline. Toronto holds the third and final wild-card spot in the American League and, with a four-game series starting on Monday against the division-leading Baltimore Orioles, an AL East title is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norway into the knockout round at Women’s World Cup with 6-0 rout of the Philippines
By Zach Allen, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – Sophie Roman Haug’s hat trick kickstarted Norway’s dormant offenc and sparked a 6-0 blowout win over the Philippines on Sunday that moved the Norwegians into to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup. The Philippines’ debut run in the tournament came to an end as Norway scored early and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-host New Zealand out of Women’s World Cup following 0-0 draw with Swiss
By Ellen Mcintyre, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) – New Zealand outshot Switzerland and even moved goalkeeper Victoria Esson into an attack position several times, but failed to break a 0-0 tie Sunday in the Women’s World Cup and became the first host nation to be eliminated in group play in tournament history. The Football Ferns are co-hosting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco makes history in 1-0 defeat of South Korea at Women’s World Cup
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) – Morocco made history in multiple ways during its 1-0 victory over South Korea in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a Hijab in a World Cup game at the senior level, and her teammate Ibtissam Jraïdi scored the Atlas Lionesses’ first World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s World Cup guide: Results, schedule and how to watch
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
The United States started its bid for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 win over Vietnam and followed it up with a 1-1 draw against Netherlands in a rematch of the 2019 final. Winning a third straight title won’t be easy for the No. 1 team in the world. Co-hosted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late Vanegas goal seals Colombia’s 2-1 win over Germany at Women’s World Cup.
By James Robson, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Believe the hype. Linda Caicedo is for real, and so are Colombia’s chances of going far at the Women’s World Cup. As for the country’s fans, who gave Sydney Football Stadium the feel of a Colombia home game Sunday, their passionate support created a jubilant atmosphere that lingered long after a 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boutier runaway winner of Evian Championship, Canada’s Henderson second
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2023
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – Céline Boutier carded a final round of 3-under 68 to win the Evian Championship by six shots for her first major title Sunday. The 29-year-old Boutier finished at 14-under 270 overall. She is the first Frenchwoman to win the tournament, which became a major in 2013. “It has been my biggest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian track and field championship wraps with De Grasse victory in 200 metres
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Olympian champion Andre De Grasse won the men’s 200-metre final as the Canadian track and field championship came to a close Sunday at McLeod Stadium. He finished in 20.01 seconds just ahead of fellow Olympian and teammate Aaron Brown (20.10) with Brendon Rodney (20.15) rounding out the top three. De Grasse – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renfroe homer in the 10th inning pushes Angels to 3-2 win over Blue Jays
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on July 30th, 2023
TORONTO – Hunter Renfroe’s two-run homer in the 10th inning lifted the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 win over the host Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Angels avoided a three-game sweep at Rogers Centre thanks to Renfroe’s one-out blast down the left-field line off Blue Jays reliever Yim Garcia (3-4). Renfroe’s homer was ... Read More »
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