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Springer marks 34th birthday with leadoff homer, Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-1
By Larry Fleisher, The Associated Press on September 19th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – George Springer celebrated his 34th birthday with his 57th career leadoff homer, Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night. Toronto began the night one game ahead of Seattle and Texas for the second American League wild-card ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez has a date in the final 16 at the Guadalajara Open after knocking off 13th-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium on Tuesday. Fernandez, of Laval, Quebec, defeated Mertens 6-3, 6-4 in the WTA 1000 tournament and will play the winner of a round-of-32 match between Americans Madison Keys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Laver Cup may lack the star power of its previous iterations with no Grand Slam or world champions taking the court at Rogers Arena, but tournament co-founder Roger Federer is convinced there will be quality tennis on display in Vancouver. Last year’s event featured Federer, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators, Sokolov agree to terms on one-year, two-way contract
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Egor Sokolov on a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $120,000 in the American Hockey League. Sokolov, 23, spent the majority of the 2022-23 campaign with the Senators’ AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. He had career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith. Pearson had five points (one goal, four assists) in 14 games last year, having missed most of the season due to a broken hand. He had 34 points (14 goals, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC’s Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
Victor Vazquez didn’t miss a beat when asked about defending against Lionel Messi. “Messi is unstoppable. He’s special,” said the veteran Toronto FC attacking midfielder. “Everybody knows that.” Vazquez knows firsthand. The 36-year-old Spaniard rose through the ranks with Messi at FC Barcelona’s famed youth system. The two will cross paths again Wednesday when Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto. The Argos lead the CFL in return touchdowns (four), field goal percentage (92), punt return average (15 yards), kickoff average (72.5 yards) and blocked kicks (two). Argos returner Javon Leake has registered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watt’s late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers defence brought a smile to a lot of Proline players Monday night. Watt returned a Deshaun Watson fumble 16 yards for a touchdown to rally Pittsburgh past the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday night. Watt’s score was one of two registered in the game by the Steelers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10). If the Lions drop that contest, they could secure a playoff spot Saturday night if the Montreal Alouettes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks’ Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
TORONTO – A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL’s honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa’s heartbreaking 41-37 road loss to the B.C. Lions. He went 19-of-30 passing for 233 yards while rushing nine times for 46 yards and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions defensive back Edwards Cooper enjoying solid bounce-back season
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
Jalon Edwards-Cooper has plenty to be thankful for in 2023. The five-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back is back in the B.C. Lions secondary after battling through a foot injury that forced him to miss time last year and undergo two operations. And in December, Edwards-Cooper will become a first-time father. But entering fatherhood off a Grey ... Read More »
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