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Canada’s Dabrowski and partner Routliffe win U.S. Open women’s doubles crown
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
NEW YORK – Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski claimed her first Grand Slam title in women’s doubles Sunday when she and partner Erin Routliffe won the U.S. Open final in straight sets. Dabrowski and Routliffe defeated Laura Siegemund of Germany and Vera Zvonareva of Russia 7-6 (11-9), 6-3 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Dabrowski won mixed doubles crowns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portuguese rider Rui Costa wins Vuelta 15th stage, American Sepp Kuss retains overall lead
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
LEKUNBERRI, Spain (AP) – Portuguese veteran Rui Costa sprinted to victory in the 15th stage of the Spanish Vuelta, while American Sepp Kuss retained the overall lead of the three-week race Sunday. Costa was part of a group of three riders at the front and managed to hold off Lennard Kämna and Santiago Buitrago to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he still feels ‘butterflies’
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – The word sounded a bit surprising – and frankly, fascinating – as soon as it passed Aaron Rodgers’ lips. The New York Jets quarterback was discussing his emotions before his pre-season debut with his new team a few weeks ago when he acknowledged he’s, well, just like everyone else. “Yeah, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norrman captures Irish Open golf title on European tour, McIlroy falters
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) – Vincent Norrman gave Sweden a second straight winner on the European tour when he shot 7-under 65 to capture the Irish Open title Sunday. Rory McIlroy faltered in the final round by hitting into the water on three different holes. A week after 23-year-old Ludvig Aberg produced a stunning finish to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Phenomenal’: Canada’s historic bronze medal at FIBA World Cup brings cause for pride
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
Canada stamped itself on the international stage with its first-ever medal at the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup on Sunday. And emotions were high. Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 39 points and Canada survived a fourth-quarter comeback by the U.S. to win 127-118 in overtime and claim bronze in Manila, Philippines. “I think it’s phenomenal,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley rejoins Norwegian club side Stabaek
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
OSLO – Former Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley, fired in June by the MLS club, has returned to Norwegian club side Stabaek. The team said the 65-year-old Bradley has signed at least through the end of the year. Bradley originally joined Stabaek in 2014 after being let go as manager of Egypt. He spent two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hansi Flick out as Germany coach after 4-1 loss to Japan ahead of hosting European Championship
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) – Germany removed Hansi Flick as coach of the men’s national soccer team on Sunday, one day after a 4-1 loss to Japan deepened the gloom around the squad ahead of hosting next year’s European Championship. The German soccer federation, known as the DFB, said team director Rudi Völler would be one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada defeats U.S. in overtime to claim bronze, first-ever medal at FIBA World Cup
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
MANILA, Philippines – Dillon Brooks had 39 points in leading Canada to its first-ever medal at the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup with a 127-118 overtime win over the U.S. in the bronze-medal game on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 31 points, six rebounds and a game-high 12 assists for Canada. RJ Barrett added 23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada tops U.S. to claim bronze, first-ever medal at FIBA World Cup
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
MANILA, Philippines – Canada has earned its first-ever medal with a 127-118 overtime win over the U.S. in the bronze-medal game at the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Strickland stuns favorite Israel Adesanya for middleweight title at UFC 293
By The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – American Sean Strickland stunned Nigerian-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya to take the middleweight title by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 293, the first UFC event in Australia’s largest city in six years. The 32-year-old Strickland (28-5), who caused a stir in the lead-up to the fight with sexist and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strickland stuns favourite Adesanya for middleweight title at UFC 293
By The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) – American Sean Strickland stunned Nigerian-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya to take the middleweight title by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 293 in Sydney, the first UFC event in Australia’s largest city in six years. The 32-year-old Strickland (28-5), who caused a stir in the lead-up to the fight with ... Read More »
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