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Rory McIlroy has ‘mixed emotions’ at PGA Tour deal with Saudi Public Investment Fund
By The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
TORONTO – Rory McIlroy says he has mixed emotions about the PGA Tour’s new deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. McIlroy spoke at the RBC Canadian Open a day after the new business partnership was announced. PIF owns LIV Golf, a rival tour that was founded a year ago that rocked the world of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iga Swiatek beats Coco Gauff to reach French Open semifinals
By The Associated Press on June 7th, 2023
PARIS – Top-ranked Iga Swiatek kept her French Open title defence on track with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Coco Gauff to reach the semifinals on Wednesday. In a rematch of last year’s final, Swiatek recorded another straight-set victory over the American and will next face Beatriz Haddad Maia on Thursday as she chases her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell gone, Stampeders start season with Jake Maier as No. 1 quarterback
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
CALGARY – The football is now Jake Maier’s when the Calgary Stampeders’ offence takes the field. No longer does Maier share a sideline or a dressing room with a future Hall of Fame quarterback. Maier took over as Calgary’s starter midway through last season. The Californian went 6-3 in the Stampeders’ back nine and also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions look to make amends for last year’s West final loss, aim for Grey Cup
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions players and staff say there is one goal on their minds heading into the CFL season: make it past the Western final and claim the Grey Cup. The Lions fell to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in last year’s division final, losing 28-20 despite a late comeback bid from former B.C. quarterback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winless at home in two straight seasons, Elks embracing culture change in 2023
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
EDMONTON – Culture change. Those two words best describe what the Edmonton Elks wanted to accomplish going into the 2023 season. It’s a term being used by general manager and head coach Chris Jones. It’s used by starting quarterback Taylor Cornelius. It’s used by pretty well everyone wearing a green and gold jersey in training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star quarterback Collaros happy to see familiar faces back with Bombers
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
WINNIPEG – When Zach Collaros looks around the Winnipeg locker room, he gets a good feeling of déjà vu. The Blue Bombers have returned 47 players who suited up for at least one game last season. It was a campaign that featured the CFL club setting a franchise record for wins (15-3) before losing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps wary of CF Montreal ahead of Canadian Championship final
By The Canadian Press on June 7th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps say they cannot underestimate their Canadian Championship opponents heading in to tonight’s cup final match. Vancouver will face off against CF Montreal in the final at B.C. Place in the second meeting between the teams this season. The Whitecaps previously beat Montreal 5-0 in Major League Soccer regular-season action. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuesday’s sports scoreboard for June 6, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 5 Houston 1 Boston 5 Cleveland 4 Tampa Bay 7 Minnesota 0 Chicago White Sox 3 N.Y. Yankees 2 National League Arizona 10 Washington 5 Cincinnati 9 L.A. Dodgers 8 Atlanta 6 N.Y. Mets 4 San Francisco 10 Colorado 4 Interleague Seattle 4 San Diego 1 Philadelphia 1 Detroit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies hosts soccer camp, inspires young players
By Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2023
EDMONTON – Eight-year-old Emerson Doyle was thrilled to show his moves to Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies on Tuesday. “I did a step-over. I showed him a step,” Emerson said, holding his blue soccer ball in his left arm. “And Alphonso said, ‘That’s cool.'” Emerson was among 44 kids, aged eight to 12, who joined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gausman strikes out 13, Springer, Varsho and Bichette homer as Jays top Astros 5-1
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2023
Toronto starter Kevin Gausman tied a career-high with 13 strikeouts and the Blue Jays hit three home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. George Springer, Daulton Varsho and Bo Bichette went deep as Toronto won for the fifth time in six games. Gausman (5-3) allowed one earned run and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada in a hole after 43-21 loss in first leg of World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier
By The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2023
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Canadian under-20 rugby team has a mountain to climb after suffering a 43-21 loss to the U.S. in Tuesday’s opening leg of a two-match qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The finale of the total-points aggregate series goes Saturday at the same venue – Spartanburg Regional Field at County University ... Read More »
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