National Sports
Elks match North American professional sports record for consecutive home losses
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
EDMONTON – Quarterback Matt Shiltz ran in a touchdown before leaving the game with an injury as the Tiger-Cats defeated the hapless Edmonton Elks 37-29 on Thursday for Hamilton’s second straight win. The Ticats improved to 2-3 on the season, but unfortunately lost Shiltz to a leg injury late in the third quarter. Edmonton dropped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyotes cutting ties with new free agent Galchenyuk following arrest on multiple charges
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on July 13th, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – The Arizona Coyotes have placed newly signed free agent forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers and plan to terminate his contract following his arrest on multiple charges over the weekend. A Scottsdale Police Department spokesperson said Thursday that Galchenyuk was arrested Sunday on charges of private property hit and run, disorderly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lucas Glover stays hot with new long putter, leads Barbasol Championship with first-round 63
By The Associated Press on July 13th, 2023
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Lucas Glover continued the hot streak that began when he switched to a long putter, shooting a 9-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot lead in the Barbasol Championship. The 43-year-old Glover extended his run of consecutive rounds in the 60s to nine. After struggling with his putting for years, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA champ Jamal Murray headlines Canada’s extended roster for FIBA Men’s World Cup
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
TORONTO – Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada’s extended senior men’s basketball team roster. Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. Murray will be joined by several other NBAers on Canada’s team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder will join Murray in Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boonchant holes out for eagle on her second shot of the round, shares the lead in the Dana Open
By Sylvania,Ohio, The Associated Press on July 13th, 2023
Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour’s Dana Open. “I was just like on the first cut and I was like, `OK, this shot, just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After quick turnaround, Alouettes face extra challenge against undefeated Argonauts
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas knows his team faces a tough challenge against the CFL’s only remaining undefeated team. But a win for the Alouettes (2-2) would be that much sweeter heading into a bye week as they host the Toronto Argonauts (3-0) in a rematch of last year’s Eastern final on Friday night. ... Read More »
1 responseOntario horse trainer suspended for suspicious death of racehorse
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
A racehorse trainer has been suspended from the sport for three years and fined $11,000 for the suspicious death of a horse. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says an investigation found that the trainer violated multiple rules of standardbred racing. It says the violations included an act of neglect, providing misleading information regarding ... Read More »
1 responseToronto FC trades Canadian Kaye to Revolution for Blessing, international slot
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
Toronto FC traded Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye to the New England Revolution for midfielder Latif Blessing and a 2023 international roster slot on Thursday. Kaye, 28, totalled two goals in 30 appearances over two seasons with Toronto FC after previous stints in Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC. The Toronto-born ... Read More »
1 responseJays to start 2024 with 10-game road trip as Rogers Centre improvements continue
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will embark on a second consecutive 10-game season-opening road trip to start the next Major League Baseball campaign as renovations are set to continue at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays released their 2024 schedule Thursday, Toronto will kick things off with a four-game series at Tampa Bay, close to ... Read More »
1 responseBack from injury, rising star Jayde Riviere looks forward to second Women’s World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
Just 22, Jayde Riviere already has a glittering soccer resume. And she is expected to add to that reputation at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The fullback from Markham, Ont., who plays her club football for Manchester United, has already won Olympic gold, featured at the 2019 World Cup in France ... Read More »
1 responseAndreescu, tournament champion in 2019, among wild cards for National Bank Open
By The Canadian Press on July 13th, 2023
MONTREAL – Three Canadians have been given the last wild-card entries into this year’s National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament, including 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu. Leylah Fernandez and Rebecca Marino were the other Canadians given a wild-card spot at the event, which runs Aug. 4-13 in Montreal. Former world No. 1s Venus Williams and Caroline ... Read More »
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