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Luke Donald urged to stay as European captain for Ryder Cup defence as new generation emerges
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2023
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) – European captain Luke Donald was delivering his Ryder Cup victory speech in front of a giddy crowd at Marco Simone when his celebrating players standing beside him started a chant that quickly swept through the grandstands. “Two more years” was the cry – seemingly led by Rory McIlroy – which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No appeal on Kevin Harvick’s disqualification at Talladega
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2023
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) – Stewart-Haas Racing said Monday it will not appeal Kevin Harvick’s disqualification at Talladega despite claims from the crew chief that cheating did not cause their loose windshield. Harvick became the first driver disqualified at Talladega Superspeedway since 1972. Harvick lost to Ryan Blaney at Talladega on Sunday in a drag race ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman to start Game 1 against Twins
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS – Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman will get the start for Game 1 of Toronto’s wild-card series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Gausman was originally tabbed to pitch in Sunday’s regular-season finale against Tampa Bay, but the start was pushed back when Toronto clinched a playoff spot Saturday night. The Twins have tabbed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons, head into uncertain winter
By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – For the first time in nine years, baseball’s post-season won’t include a New York team. Neither one even came close, really. Back in March, such a monumental flop by the Mets and Yankees would’ve been difficult to envision. After combining for 200 regular-season wins in 2022, both clubs were coming off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘No selfishness’ — Toronto Raptors cultural reset begins at Vancouver training camp
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Team president Masai Ujiri called for sweeping changes to the Toronto Raptors’ culture after last season came to a disappointing end. The foundations of those philosophical renovations will be laid this week at training camp in Vancouver. Raptors team president Masai Ujiri and new head coach Darko Rajakovic spoke to media Monday in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insigne apologizes after verbal altercation with disgruntled fans at Toronto FC game
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Frustration over Toronto FC’s dismal season boiled over Saturday night with fans getting into a verbal altercation with injured Italian star Lorenzo Insigne. It seems most everyone involved behaved badly. Although one can perhaps cut Insigne some slack given his young sons were present and distressed at the abuse coming their father’s way. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada opens International Para Hockey Cup with 2-1 win over host Czechia
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
OSTRAVA, Czechia – Canada’s para hockey team scored a pair of third-period goals in Monday’s 2-1 win over Czechia to start the International Para Hockey Cup. Calgary’s Auren Halbert and Mathieu Lelievre of Levis, Que., scored and Adam Kingsmill of Smithers, B.C., stopped 10 shots in Canada’s net. Canada faces the United States on Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dynamic centre Trevor Zegras agrees to three-year extension with Anaheim Ducks
By The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Trevor Zegras and the Anaheim Ducks agreed to a contract extension Monday, keeping their dynamic centre in the fold for at least three more seasons. Zegras’ extension is worth US$17.25 million, with an annual salary cap hit of $5.75 million. He was a restricted free agent. The 22-year old Zegras had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby World Cup largely predictable so far, but final pool games may offer a few twists
By Gerald Imray, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2023
Outside of Fiji’s rise and Australia’s demise, the first 3 1/2 weeks of the Rugby World Cup have been, in a large sense, predictable. Yet none out of the big four of top-ranked Ireland, new No. 2 France and the southern hemisphere powers of South Africa and New Zealand are guaranteed a place in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Stearns introduced as president of baseball operations by New York Mets, his hometown team
By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – David Stearns was formally appointed the first president of baseball operations in New York Mets history Monday, taking over the hometown team he cheered for as a child. The former Milwaukee Brewers boss was introduced by owner Steve Cohen at a Citi Field news conference on the heels of a hugely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer, woman who accused him of assault in 2021, settle legal dispute
By The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2023
Former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer and a woman who accused him of beating and sexually assaulting her in 2021 have settled their legal dispute, Bauer’s attorneys said Monday. “Both of their respective claims have been withdrawn with prejudice, effective today,” attorneys Jon Fetterolf and Shawn Holley said in a statement. The former Los Angeles ... Read More »
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