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Reports: Toronto Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach
By The Canadian Press on June 10th, 2023
The Toronto Raptors head coaching search has come to a halt. Toronto is hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as its new head coach, according to multiple reports Saturday. Rajakovic spent the previous three seasons with Memphis after one year in Phoenix (2019-20) and five in Oklahoma City (2014-2019), all as an assistant coach. The ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s Nick Taylor sets course record at Canadian Open
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on June 10th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada’s Nick Taylor has set a new course record at the RBC Canadian Open. Taylor, from Abbotsford, B.C., fired a 9-under 63 at Oakdale Golf and Country Club on Saturday. He surpassed the record of 8 under that England’s Tyrrell Hatton matched in Friday’s second round. Oakdale actually has 27 holes on its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meet and greet: NHL teams, prospects have plenty to talk about at scouting combine
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on June 10th, 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Adam Fantilli spoke with 11 teams. Leo Carlsson chatted with the same number. Connor Bedard, meanwhile, didn’t get specific when asked how many clubs – “a pretty good amount” – quizzed the presumptive No. 1 overall pick at the NHL scouting combine. Three players expected to go in the top-5 picks at ... Read More »
1 responseIga Swiatek beats Karolina Muchova in the French Open final for her 3rd trophy in Paris, 4th Slam
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on June 10th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Iga Swiatek built a big lead in the French Open final, then overcame a second-set crisis of confidence and a third-set deficit to defeat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday and collect her third championship at Roland Garros and fourth Grand Slam title. The No. 1-ranked Swiatek raced to a 3-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada adds Colorado defender Moise Bombito to CONCACAF Nations League roster
By The Canadian Press on June 10th, 2023
Canada has called up Colorado Rapids defender Moise Bombito to replace the injured Derek Cornelius at next week’s CONCACAF Nations League finals. It marks the first Canadian call-up for the 23-year-old from Montreal, in his first year with Colorado after being taken third overall in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft from the University of New Hampshire. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Book shines a light on successes, challenges experienced by Turcotte brothers
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 10th, 2023
Ron Turcotte was the most unlikely of American Triple Crown winners. The Canadian rode superstar Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, becoming the first jockey to record the historic sweep in 25 years. But in his book, “The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty,” author Curtis Stock details how Turcotte got into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets in command of NBA final, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 series lead
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on June 9th, 2023
MIAMI (AP) – The mission for the Denver Nuggets was clear: Come to Miami, get two wins and head back home with a chance to finally become NBA champions. It’s officially there for the taking. The 47-year wait for Denver might be over as soon as Monday, with Nikola Jokic and his Nuggets now just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friday’s sports scoreboard for June 9, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
Friday’s Scoreboard CFL Winnipeg 42 Hamilton 31 — NBA Finals Denver 108 Miami 95 (Denver leads best-of-seven series 3-1) — MLB American League Tampa Bay 8, Texas 3 Boston 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Baltimore 3, Kansas City 2 Minnesota 3, Toronto 2, (10) Tampa Bay 8 Texas 3 Cleveland 10 Houston 9 (14) L.A. Angels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot first quarter spurs Blue Bombers to 42-31 win over Tiger-Cats
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Zach Collaros threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns in the first quarter and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers held off a late Hamilton surge to defeat the Tiger-Cats 42-31 in the first game of the season for both teams Friday. Winnipeg’s defence also contributed to a pivotal first quarter by forcing two turnovers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets in command of NBA final, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on June 9th, 2023
MIAMI (AP) – Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the title series. Bruce Brown scored 21 off the bench for the Nuggets, who took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Twins end five-game skid with 3-2, 10-inning victory over Toronto Blue Jays
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Missed opportunities proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in a 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays loaded the bases in the ninth inning but couldn’t score against Twins fireballer Jhoan Duran, who got Brandon Belt on a lineout to force an extra ... Read More »
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