National Sports
Australia’s Matildas call for equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups
By The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – Australia’s Matildas have called for equal prize money for soccer’s global showpiece tournaments just days out from kicking off the Women’s World Cup in Sydney. Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the biggest Women’s World Cup to date and both national teams will start their group campaigns on Thursday. All 23 members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico beats Panama 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup final as Giménez scores 88th-minute goal
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Santiago Giménez scored after an electrifying sprint in the 88th minute, and Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the record ninth time with a 1-0 victory over Panama on Sunday night. After Edson Ãlvarez slid to block Iván Anderson’s cross in the Mexico penalty area, OrbelÃn Pineda dribbled away and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guillorme delivers in a pinch as the Mets edge the Dodgers 2-1 in 10 following Scherzer’s gem
By Charles O’brien, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – After failing to get a bunt down, pinch-hitter Luis Guillorme doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Max Scherzer held the NL West leaders to one hit in seven shutout innings, and New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four Canadians prevail in Calgary Stampede rodeo finals
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press on July 16th, 2023
CALGARY – Canadian cowboys held their own at the Calgary Stampede rodeo by winning four of six events on Showdown Sunday. Tie-down roper Beau Cooper, saddle-bronc rider Dawson Hay, steer wrestler Scott Guenthner and bull rider Jared Parsonage all finished first in their respective events to take home the winner’s share of $50,000. “That was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Lionel Messi walked out from behind a curtain, took a few steps along a rain-slicked runaway set up over the field at Inter Miami’s stadium and headed toward David Beckham for a big hug. His journey was complete. Inter Miami’s wait was over. At long last, Messi has arrived. Inter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry closes with eagle, wins ACC celebrity golf tournament
By The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) – Stephen Curry made an 18-foot putt for eagle on the final hole to win the American Century Championship on Sunday, his first title in the celebrity tournament. Curry, the Golden State Warriors star who made a hole-in-one Saturday, topped it with his closing eagle on the par-5 18th hole at Edgewood ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vincent Norrman scrambles in playoff for first PGA Tour victory at Barbasol Championship
By The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Vincent Norrman lipped in an 8-footer for bogey on the 72nd hole to get into a playoff, then scrambled for par on the same hole in sudden death on Sunday to beat Nathan Kimsey and win the Barbasol Championship, his first PGA Tour victory. The 25-year-old Norrman, a tour rookie who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norrman scrambles in playoff for first PGA Tour victory at Barbasol Championship
By The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Vincent Norrman lipped in an eight-footer for bogey on the 72nd hole to get into a playoff, then scrambled for par on the same hole in sudden death on Sunday to beat Nathan Kimsey and win the Barbasol Championship, his first PGA Tour victory. The 25-year-old Norrman, a tour rookie who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North American Indigenous Games officially open in Halifax as prime minister attends
By The Canadian Press on July 16th, 2023
HALIFAX – The North American Indigenous Games have officially opened, with the prime minister attending as thousands of Indigenous athletes from across the continent filled the Halifax Forum Civic Centre. Justin Trudeau, who was greeted by cheers and some boos, told the crowd it was important for his government to help fund the games because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones, Trejo hit 11th-inning home runs, lifting NL-worst Rockies over Yankees 8-7
By Dennis Georgatos, The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
DENVER (AP) – Nolan Jones led off the 11th inning with a tying, two-run homer off Nick Ramirez, Alan Trejo hit a game-ending drive off Ron Marinaccio and the Colorado Rockies beat the Yankees 8-7 Sunday to take two of three from New York. Colorado, a National League-worst 36-58, overcame a 3-1 deficit when C.J. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIlroy birdies final 2 holes to win Scottish Open by 1 shot
By The Associated Press on July 16th, 2023
GULLANE, Scotland (AP) – Rory McIlroy birdied the final two holes in whipping wind Sunday for a 2-under 68 to win the Genesis Scottish Open, his first victory on Scottish soil, and take a load of confidence into the final major of the year. McIlroy was one shot behind Robert MacIntyre when he played the ... Read More »
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