National Sports
Karolina Muchova beats Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open to reach her first Grand Slam final
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on June 8th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Unseeded Karolina Muchova reached her first Grand Slam final at the last place she expected, saving a match point and using a stirring comeback to grab the last five games despite dealing with leg problems for a 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5 victory over No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian welterweight Mike Malott looking forward to first UFC fight on home soil
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
(Proper) Mike Malott is on a roll. And the Canadian welterweight isn’t wasting time when it comes to getting the job done. Malott (9-1-1) needed just 10 minutes 53 seconds to win his last five fights, including two in the UFC. The 31-year-old from Burlington, Ont., has had to go beyond the first round just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks start CFL season without QB Masoli
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks’ season isn’t even officially underway, and the CFL club is already facing adversity. The Redblacks set to open the regular season Saturday in Montreal without their No. 1 quarterback. Head coach Bob Dyce said Tuesday that Jeremiah Masoli will at least the first two weeks of the season as he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell welcomes new beginning with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
HAMILTON – Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will certainly be hitting the ground running to open the 2023 CFL season. The 33-year-old Texan embarks on his first full season as Hamilton’s starter after spending the previous 10 campaigns with the Calgary Stampeders. But not only will the Ticats open with two road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andreescu, Venus fall short in mixed doubles final at French Open
By Stephanie Myles, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
PARIS – Bianca Andreescu was content with the effort despite coming up just short of a second career Grand Slam title on Thursday. The 22-year-old Canadian and partner Michael Venus of New Zealand were beaten by first-time Grand Slam champions Miyu Kato of Japan and Tim Puetz of Germany 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 in the match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grey Cup champion Argonauts thankful to start CFL season with opening-week bye
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Chad Kelly will have to wait a week to make his debut as the Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback. The defending Grey Cup champions start the 2023 campaign with an opening-week bye. Kelly and Co. kick off their regular season June 18 hosting the archrival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field. It’s the second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Bev Priestman names roster for camp ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
Canada coach Bev Priestman has named her roster for a camp in Australia prior to next month’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, including several players who have been racing to get fit in time for the tournament. Twenty-five players will attend the Canadian camp starting June 28 on the Gold Coast, with a final tune-up game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays reliever Bass meets with Pride Toronto director after apologizing for post
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he’s “in a better place moving forward” after speaking with Pride Toronto’s executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts. Bass, who made a public apology last week, said he had a “really good conversation” with Sherwin Modeste during a recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s last Cup: Montreal Canadiens look back at 1993 title three decades later
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
Kirk Muller remembers the speech like it was yesterday. Down 2-0 to the Quebec Nordiques in the first round of the 1993 playoffs – and coming off a clunky regular-season finish – Montreal Canadiens general manager Serge Savard addressed the group during a meal. “Our plane broke down and we stayed an extra night,” Muller, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RBC Canadian Open teeing off amid controversy in golf world
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
Some of the world’s top players are teeing off at the RBC Canadian Open today amid the hotly debated LIV Golf-PGA Tour controversy that shook the golf world this week. Four-time major championship winner Rory McIlroy is looking for his third straight Canadian Open title as the tournament gets underway at the Oakdale Golf & ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday’s sports scoreboard for June 7, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NBA Final Denver 109 Miami 94 (Denver leads best-of-seven series tied 2-1) — MLB American League Toronto 3 Houston 2 Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 1 Cleveland 5 Boston 2 Chicago White Sox at N.Y. Yankees, ppd. National League Arizona 6 Washington 2 Cincinnati 8 L.A. Dodgers 6 Atlanta 7 N.Y. Mets 5 San ... Read More »
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