National Sports
Lee Hodges leads the 3M Open, while Justin Thomas misses the cut to hurt his playoff hopes
By Mike Cook, The Associated Press on July 28th, 2023
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) – With the FedEx Cup two weeks away, Lee Hodges can breathe easier. Justin Thomas can’t. Hodges birdied four of his last six holes for a 7-under 64 and a four-stroke lead over Tyler Duncan on Friday after almost two rounds of the 3M Open. A nearly two-hour afternoon weather delay led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whit Merrifield thrives in leadoff spot as Blue Jays down Angels 4-1
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Whit Merrifield went 3 for 4, including a home run, as Toronto’s new leadoff man to help the Blue Jays down the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Friday. Toronto manager John Schneider pencilled Merrifield in at the top of the Blue Jays’ batting order for the game, bumping George Springer down to fifth. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami Sharks select five Canadians in Major League Rugby expansion draft
By The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
Canadians Kainoa Lloyd, Eric Howard, Dawson Fatoric, Shane O’Leary and Avery Oitomen were picked by the Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby’s expansion draft. The Sharks selected 25 players in the draft, which required existing teams to each make at least five players available. Chicago Hounds wing Caleb Strum was the first player taken. No ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Grasse misses cut for men’s 100-metre final at Canadian trials
By The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Andre De Grasse failed to qualify for the men’s 100-metre final at the Canadian Track and Field Championships on Friday. De Grasse finished ninth in the semifinals, with fellow Olympians Bolade Ajomale, Aaron Brown, Bismark Boateng, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney qualifying for the final. Damian Warner – the reigning Olympic champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argos, Riders meet again in Touchdown Atlantic game as buzz for expansion team rises
By Kristen Lipscombe, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
HALIFAX – Touchdown Atlantic is back, and with plenty of buzz for an expansion team in Halifax. The Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 fans ready to welcome them at Huskies Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It’s the sixth instalment of the game and second regular-season contest to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boutier holds a 1-shot lead at Evian Championship, Henderson four shots back
By The Associated Press on July 28th, 2023
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – Celine Boutier posted a 2-under 69 in the second round of the Evian Championship to move to 7 under overall, giving her a one-shot lead on Friday. But surprise overnight leader Paula Reto dropped down the leaderboard after a 4-over 75. The 29-year-old Boutier, who was two shots back from Reto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyun-Jin Ryu to return to Blue Jays rotation Tuesday against Baltimore
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Hyun-Jin Ryu is coming back. Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced Friday that Ryu will make his long-awaited return to Toronto’s rotation Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Ryu will have no cap on his pitch count in his first start in majors since having Tommy John surgery in June 2022. “He’s ready to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyun-Jin Ryu to return to Blue Jays rotation against Orioles on Tuesday
By The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
Hyun-Jin Ryu is set to make his long-awaited return to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation. Manager John Schneider says Ryu will be the Blue Jays’ starting pitcher against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Ryu is returning after Tommy John surgery in June 2022. His return means Toronto will switch to a six-man rotation in time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Pressure is excitement for me:’ Raptors rookie Gradey Dick welcomes the spotlight
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
TORONTO – Gradey Dick doesn’t shy away from the spotlight. Rather than lay low before training camp, the 19-year-old Toronto Raptors’ 2023 first-round draft pick continues to win over the NBA team’s fanbase with his social media presence and public appearances. On Friday, he was front and centre among the 250 youngsters at the organization’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal acquires 19-year-old defender Alvarez from Pachuca of Liga MX
By The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montréal has acquired central defender Fernando Alvarez via permanent transfer from C.F. Pachuca of Mexico’s Liga MX. The Major League Soccer club and Alvarez have agreed to a contract through the 2025 season, including two option years in 2026 and 2027. The 19-year-old joined the Pachuca organization in 2020. He made his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers’ cornerback Houston tops CFL in defensive takeaways
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on July 28th, 2023
The hands that have helped make Demerio Houston the CFL’s takeaway leader have been busy during the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ bye week. The veteran cornerback has spent the time off in Charlotte helping care for his expanding family. Last month, Houston’s wife, Ashley, delivered twins (a boy and girl), giving the couple five children overall. ... Read More »
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