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China’s Carl Yuan takes lead in second round of RBC Canadian Open
By The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
TORONTO – China’s Carl Yuan is the clubhouse leader in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. He shot a 5-under 67 to move into sole possession of the top spot at 9 under overall. Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., was tied for first after the first round and is scheduled to tee off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton enjoying life in Nashville SC colours
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Lukas MacNaughton returns to Toronto with a smile on his face. The former Toronto FC defender, traded to Nashville SC in late April, is flourishing – and winning – in his new home. “I’m really enjoying Nashville. Everything from the city, the fans, the facilities here. The training ground is brand new, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BLue Jays designate reliever Bass for assignment ahead of Pride Weekend
By The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Reliever Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s the latest development in a controversy that began last week when Bass shared a social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts. Bass, who made a public apology last week for the post, had been scheduled to catch the ceremonial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Coyotes star Doan named special adviser to new Leafs GM Treliving
By The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Brad Treliving has made his first move as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, adding former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan to his front office. The Maple Leafs announced that Doan will join the Original Six club as a special adviser to the general manager. Doan spent his entire 21-year playing career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on June 9th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title. The No. 1-ranked Alcaraz produced one particularly brilliant shot – one that went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
Canada has work to do Saturday when it takes on the U.S. in the second leg of a two-match North American qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The Americans won the opening leg 43-21 on Tuesday. “We’ve phrased it like we’re down 22-0 at (the) half and we’ve got another half to come back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings
By The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
The Canadian women have dropped one place to No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Spain in the lead-up to next month’s Women’s World Cup. Canada played just one match, losing 2-1 to France, since the last rankings in late March. The top five remains the same with the U.S. topping the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte’s eye
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B., native fondly remembers just how majestic and regal the horse was. “I first saw him at the barn in Florida in January, 1972,” Turcotte told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team’s push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman’s coaching staff. Neville is a former England international who was in charge of Inter Miami CF until he was fired June 1. Shaw is a former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open
By The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
PARIS – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez and American playing partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the women’s doubles finals at the French Open on Friday. Fernandez and Townsend, seeded 10th at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament, defeated the second-seeded American duo of Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-0, 6-4 at Roland Garros. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
CALGARY – There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices. The cap is a soft-shell helmet cover designed to reduce the force of head impact. Fans won’t see the caps in games, ... Read More »
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