National Sports
Thailand wins International Crown LPGA match play event
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Atthaya Thitikul birdied the 16th hole to cap a dominating week that carried Thailand to a victory over Australia on Sunday for the country’s first International Crown team match play title. Thitikul beat Stephanie Kyriacou 4 and 2 to improve to 5-0 on the week and earn the clinching point in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils rout Canes 8-4, trim series deficit to 2-1
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – With their season on the line once again, Jack Hughes stepped up for the New Jersey Devils and the budding superstar delivered with his stick, his skates and even a few totally unexpected punches. Hughes scored two goals, set up two more and had a near fight with Carolina star Sebastian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL playoffs: Mooseheads edge Phoenix 1-0, advance to final
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
SHERBROOKE, Que. – Josh Lawrence’s ninth goal of the playoffs, at 4:47 of the second period, stood as the winner as the visiting Halifax Mooseheads defeated the Sherbrooke Phoenix 1-0 to win their Quebec Major Junior Hockey League semifinal series in six games. The Phoenix outshot the Mooseheads 42-21 but couldn’t beat Mathis Rousseau, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov exits Game 3 against Panthers with injury
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. – Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov left Game 3 of Toronto’s second-round playoff series with the Florida Panthers early in Sunday’s second period with an injury. Leafs defenceman Luke Schenn crashed into the Russian netminder on an odd-man rush as he tried to break up the play. Samsonov stayed down and was looked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merrifield has 4 RBIs, Blue Jays beat Pirates 10-1
By Wes Crosby, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Whit Merrifield had four RBIs, three on his first home run this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Pittsburgh 10-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended the Pirates’ losing streak to seven. Merrifield put Toronto ahead with a run-scoring infield single in the first following a 95-minute rain delay and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ames wins at Sugarloaf for 2nd win of year on Champions Tour
By The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) – Stephen Ames capped off his dominant week on the TPC Sugarloaf with a 4-under 68 on Sunday that gave him the tournament scoring record and a four-shot victory in the Mitsubishi Electric Classic. Ames joined David Toms as the only multiple winners on the PGA Tour Champions this year. He previously ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils answer in Game 3, rout Canes 8-4, deficit now 2-1
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Jack Hughes scored two goals, set up two more and had a near fight as the New Jersey Devils began the task of digging out of another hole with a 8-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday. Timo Meier, Nico Hischier and Damon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merrifield has 4 RBIs, Blue Jays win 10-1, Pirates skid at 7
By Wes Crosby, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Whit Merrifield had four RBIs, three on his first home run this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Pittsburgh 10-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended the Pirates’ losing streak to seven. Merrifield put the Blue Jays ahead with a run-scoring infield single in the first following a 95-minute rain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark holds off Schauffele for first PGA win at Wells Fargo
By Steve Reed, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Wyndham Clark shot 68 on Sunday for a four-shot victory over Xander Schauffele at the Wells Fargo Championship to earn his first career win on the PGA Tour. The 29-year-old Clark struggled to hold back tears as he sank a bogey putt on the 18th hole to seal the win. Clark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen keeps Red Bull undefeated with win in Miami
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on May 7th, 2023
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Max Verstappen used an easy Sunday drive to keep Red Bull undefeated on the season, as the reigning two-time Formula One champion drove from ninth to the victory at the Miami Grand Prix. Red Bull has won all five races so far this season, and teammate Sergio Perez’s second-place finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Pamela Ware wins silver in women’s diving at World Cup in Montreal
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
MONTREAL – Canada’s Pamela Ware captured silver in the women’s three-metre springboard final at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup on Sunday. Chen Yiwen of China won gold and American Sarah Bacon took bronze. Ware’s medal was Canada’s second podium appearance of the week. The 30-year-old from Greenfield Park, Que., partnered with Mia Vallee of ... Read More »
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