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Djokovic breaks tie with Nadal by reaching French Open quarterfinals for 17th time; Alcaraz wins
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on June 4th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Novak Djokovic broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal by reaching the French Open quarterfinals for the record 17th time, never truly in trouble during a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday. “Well, I’m proud of it, but my attention is already on the next match,” said Djokovic, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Wilkerson, Humana-Paredes win beach volleyball bronze in Czech Republic
By The Canadian Press on June 4th, 2023
OSTRAVA, Czechia – Canadian beach volleyball duo Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes won bronze on Sunday at the Ostrava Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 tournament. The Torontonians defeated Switzerland’s Nina Brunner and Tanja Hüberli 2-0 (21-16, 21-14) in the third-place contest in the Czech Republic. “I think with this game we went in with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen wins Spanish GP from pole for 40th career victory
By Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press on June 4th, 2023
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) – Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to strengthen his hold on the Formula One championship. The two-time defending champion was never challenged on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after beating Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari to the first turn. Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic breaks his tie with Rafael Nadal by reaching 17th French Open quarterfinals
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on June 4th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Novak Djokovic broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal by reaching the French Open quarterfinals for the record 17th time, never truly in trouble during a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday. Djokovic is closing on bettering Nadal in a more prestigious category: Grand Slam singles championships. Both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured-ravaged Toronto Arrows suffer 11th loss of Major League Rugby season
By The Canadian Press on June 4th, 2023
TORONTO – The injury-ravaged Toronto Arrows’ winless streak in Major League Rugby now stands at 11 after a 48-26 loss to the Houston SaberCats. The Arrows (1-11-2, 15 points) have gone 0-9-2 since posting their lone win of the season, 27-26 over the expansion Chicago Hounds on March 11 in Bridgeview, Ill. Houston (9-5-0, 48 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran Canadian running back LaFrance
By The Canadian Press on June 4th, 2023
Veteran Canadian running back Kienan LaFrance is looking for a new team. The 32-year-old Winnipeg native was among 22 players released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the team announced Sunday. CFL teams had until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to reduce their rosters in time for the start of the regular season. Both Saskatchewan and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights
By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channelling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media Saturday night to “breathe.” The Panthers had minutes earlier lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights, giving up three goals in the third period. Maurice, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saturday’s sports scoreboard for June 3, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
Saturday’s scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Final Vegas 5 Florida 2 (Vegas leads best-of-seven series 1-0) — AHL Playoffs Western Conference Final Coachella Valley 2 Milwaukee 1 (Coachella Valley leads best-of-seven series 3-2) — MLB Interleague Toronto 2 N.Y. Mets 1 Colorado 6 Kansas City 4 Miami 12 Oakland 1 N.Y. Yankees 6 L.A. Dodgers 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late penalty helps Vancouver Whitecaps claim point in 1-1 draw with Kansas
By The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – A late penalty from Ryan Gauld helped lift the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 Major League Soccer draw with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at B.C. Place. Vancouver (5-5-6) appeared to be heading for defeat after having a goal called off in the first half for offside and other goalscoring chances called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC concedes late goal, settles for 1-1 draw at Minnesota United
By The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – A single point and more late-game pain for Toronto FC. Toronto, on the strength of a 58th-minute goal by Lorenzo Insigne, seemed headed for its first road win of the season only to have to settle for a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday after substitute Kervin Arriaga scored in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Back in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in five years and trailing the Florida Panthers less than 10 minutes into Game 1, the Vegas Golden Knights sent a very clear message. “We were ready,” Jonathan Marchessault said. Ready and dominant. Vegas rallied from an early deficit, got the ... Read More »
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