National Sports
Koepka toughs it out to lead PGA Championship by a stroke over Canadian Conners
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) – Brooks Koepka has his health back, along with his swagger. Now he gets another chance to restore his reputation as golf’s toughest customer in the toughest championships. Oak Hill was every bit of that on a rainy Saturday in the PGA Championship, and Koepka was up to the task. With three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s David scores milestone goal for Lille as Marseille loses ground in Champions League chase
By Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
PARIS (CP-AP) – Canadian forward Jonathan David scored a milestone goal Saturday in Lille’s 2-1 win over visiting Marseille, which fell behind Lens in the race for an automatic Champions League place from the French league. Lille closed the gap on Monaco in the chase for fourth and an Europa League place with David, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Koepka survives tough day to lead PGA Championship, Canadian Conners one shot back
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) – Brooks Koepka says he thrives in majors because they’re the toughest tests. The PGA Championship was every bit of that on a rainy Saturday at Oak Hill, and so was Koepka. Koepka was at his best even during occasional downpours, and he surged into the 54-hole lead for the second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Hearn homer, 4 RBIs help Orioles beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings
By Ian Harrison, The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
TORONTO (AP) – Ryan Mountcastle scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning when third baseman Matt Chapman’s throw hit him in the back on Austin Hays’ grounder, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Saturday to become the second team to reach 30 wins. “Our guys are really competing every game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Hearn ties career high with 4 RBIs, Orioles beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings
By Ian Harrison, The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
TORONTO (AP) – Ryan Mountcastle scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning when third baseman Matt Chapman’s throw hit him in the back on Austin Hays’ grounder, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Saturday to become the second team to reach 30 wins. “Our guys are really competing every game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baffert’s National Treasure wins Preakness, hours after one of his horses euthanized
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
BALTIMORE (AP) – Bob Baffert’s National Treasure won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mage’s Triple Crown bid in the trainer’s return from a suspension – and just hours after another of his three-year-old horses was euthanized on the track. Baffert headed to the winner’s circle on the same day that his colt Havnameltdown went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Hearn homer, 4 RBIs helps Orioles beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings
By Ian Harrison, The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
TORONTO (AP) – Ryan Mountcastle scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning when third baseman Matt Chapman’s throw hit him in the back on Austin Hays’ grounder, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Saturday to become the second team to reach 30 wins. Ryan O’Hearn tied his career high with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beljo, Bandits beat Senators 3-0 in Centennial Cup semifinal
By The Canadian Press on May 20th, 2023
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. – Dario Beljo scored twice in the third period and Aiden Fink added an empty-netter with 19 seconds left as the Brooks Bandits defeated the Ottawa Junior Senators 3-0 on Saturday in a Centennial Cup semifinal showdown. The Alberta Junior Hockey League Bandits will play the winner of Saturday night’s semifinal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City’s treble bid up and running after winning English Premier League
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
Manchester City’s bid for a treble of major trophies is up and running. The first was secured on Saturday without City even playing as the team clinched a third successive English Premier League title – and a ninth top-flight crown in its 143-year history – thanks to another slip-up by second-placed Arsenal. Arsenal losing at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City wins English Premier League after Arsenal loses at Nottingham Forest
By The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) – Manchester City clinched a third straight English Premier League title after second-placed Arsenal lost at Nottingham Forest 1-0 to cap its end-of-season collapse on Saturday. City holds an unassailable four-point lead, with Arsenal – the once long-time leader – having only one game remaining. It is City’s seventh league crown in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rider Derek Gee finishes second again at Giro d’Italia
By The Associated Press on May 20th, 2023
CASSANO MAGNAGO, Italy (CP-AP) – Canadian Derek Gee, continuing to impress in his first Grand Tour event, came within half a wheel of winning Stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday. The 25-year-old from Ottawa, riding for the Israel-Premier Tech team, was part of a pack of eight riders in the final sprint. German ... Read More »
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