National Sports
Cody Bellinger’s grand slam lifts Cubs over Red Sox 10-4
By The Associated Press on July 15th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Cody Bellinger hit his eighth career grand slam in a six-run third inning, a day after homering twice, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 10-4 on Saturday. Bellinger connected off James Paxton (5-2) for his 12th homer and Patrick Wisdom added his 15th an inning later, a two-run drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merrifield, Blue Jays top Diamondbacks 5-2 for third consecutive victory
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on July 15th, 2023
TORONTO – All-Stars Whit Merrifield and Bo Bichette both homered and the Toronto Blue Jays earned a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Merrifield and George Springer each had two RBIs for Toronto (52-41), which extended its winning streak to three games. Jays starter Chris Bassitt (9-5) had five strikeouts while surrendering seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lundgaard takes pole at Honda Indy Toronto, IndyCar season leader Palou 15th
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Christian Lundgaard has the pole for the Honda Indy Toronto. Lundgaard had the best lap in the Firestone Fast 6 on a wet street course at Toronto’s Exhibition Place. Scott McLaughlin and Pato O’Ward were second and third, respectively. IndyCar standings leader Alex Palou was one of the drivers eliminated in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy makes enough putts to lead Scottish Open by 1 over Tom Kim
By The Associated Press on July 15th, 2023
GULLANE, Scotland (AP) – Rory McIlroy made just enough birdie putts for a 3-under 67 in increasingly windy conditions Saturday to keep his one-shot lead over Tom Kim in the Genesis Scottish Open. McIlroy still didn’t make as many as he expected, a common refrain for most players, though he has raw numbers supporting him. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour rookie Trevor Cone shoots 63 to take the lead in the rainy Barbasol Championship
By The Associated Press on July 15th, 2023
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) – PGA Tour rookie Trevor Cone shot a 9-under 63 on Saturday at rainy Keene Trace to take the third-round lead in the Barbasol Championship. Cone had a 17-under 199 total for a one-stroke advantage over Lucas Glover and Vincent Norrman in the event co-sanctioned by the European tour. Cone had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit
By Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press on July 15th, 2023
HALIFAX – Organizers of the North American Indigenous Games ignited a sacred fire on Saturday, saying the rekindling of First Nations culture is at the heart of the sports competition. “We set the goal at these games to have 50 per cent culture and 50 per cent sport, so we’re infusing cultural aspects into all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi makes it official by signing with Inter Miami and Major League Soccer
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on July 15th, 2023
Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer, and after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon. Messi’s contract became official Saturday, a little more than five weeks after he declared that he would be coming to Inter Miami. The team will introduce him Sunday night at ... Read More »
1 responseLionel Messi makes it official. He signs with Inter Miami and Major League Soccer.
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on July 15th, 2023
Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer, and after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon. Messi’s contract became official Saturday, a little more than five weeks after he declared that he would be coming to Inter Miami. The team will introduce him on Sunday night ... Read More »
1 responseRodriguez wins big Alpine stage as Pogacar and Vingegaard lock horns again in Tour stalemate
By The Associated Press on July 15th, 2023
MORZINE LES PORTES DU SOLEIL, France (AP) – Could the Tour de France be decided by time bonuses? Even on the toughest battleground, defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and two-time winner Tadej Pogacar could not separate themselves Saturday after a dramatic day in the Alps. Again in a class of their own, Pogacar and Vingegaard finished ... Read More »
1 responseRodriguez wins big Alpine stage as Pogacar and Vingegaard lock horns again for Tour stalemate
By The Associated Press on July 15th, 2023
MORZINE LES PORTES DU SOLEIL, France (AP) – Could the Tour de France be decided by time bonuses? Even on the toughest battleground, defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and two-time winner Tadej Pogacar could not separate themselves Saturday after a dramatic day in the Alps. Again in a class of their own, Pogacar and Vingegaard finished ... Read More »
1 responseReferees to announce video review-related decisions at Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 15th, 2023
Referees will announce the results of video reviews at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, following a practice first used earlier this year at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco and the Men’s U-20 World Cup in Argentina. FIFA says the objective is to help fans in the stadium and viewers ... Read More »
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