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Wednesday sports scoreboard for July 12, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLS Chicago 3 CF Montreal 0 Vancouver 2 Austin FC 1 New England 2 Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 2 New York Red Bulls 1 Minnesota 3 Houston 0 Real Salt Lake 2 Sporting Kansas City 2 Philadelphia 2 Nashville 0 San Jose 2 Seattle 0 Los Angeles FC 3 St. Louis City SC 0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cordova’s first goal lifts Whitecaps to 2-1 win over Austin FC
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps grinded out a 2-1 win over Austin FC on Wednesday night at B.C. Place, courtesy of Sergio Cordova’s first goal of the season. Cordova was sent through on goal by midfielder Ryan Gauld in the 72nd minute, receiving the ball and taking several touches before firing it past a stranded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaqiri, Haile-Selassie lead Fire to 3-0 romp over Montreal
By The Associated Press on July 12th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Xherdan Shaqiri and Maren Haile-Selassie both had a goal and an assist in the first half to power the Chicago Fire to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Chicago (7-7-8) struck quickly when Brian Gutiérrez used a pass from 19-year-old Georgios Koutsias in the 9th minute to score his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme hired by Golden Knights
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – The Vegas Golden Knights hired Dominique Ducharme and Joel Ward as assistant coaches on Wednesday. Ducharme joins the Golden Knights after serving as the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens from February 2021 to February 2022. In 2021, he led the Canadiens to their first appearance in the Stanley Cup final since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Hearn aims to seize opportunity and build momentum at Barbasol Championship
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
A two-event week on the PGA Tour represents a huge opportunity for a golfer like David Hearn. The 44-year-old from Brantford, Ont., is in the field at the Barbasol Championship, the alternate field tournament for the PGA Tour with the higher ranked players at the Genesis Scottish Open. Hearn, who will be playing in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Dustin Crum to make first CFL start versus Blue Bombers
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
Dustin Crum faces a big challenge. The rookie quarterback will make his first CFL start Saturday when the Ottawa Redblacks (1-3) host Winnipeg (4-1). Not only are the Blue Bombers unbeaten on the road and versus East Division rivals this season (2-0 for both), their defence is second in the CFL in sacks (16) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder officially signs with Toronto Raptors
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
TORONTO – Dennis Schroder is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The veteran point guard was announced as the Raptors’ latest free agent signing today. Media reports have said for weeks that Schroder was coming to Toronto. He averaged 12.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Los Angeles Lakers last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breakers release veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
McLeod Bethel-Thompson is on the lookout for a new team. The USFL’s New Orleans Breakers have released Bethel-Thompson after one season. The 35-year-old American appeared in 10 games with the club, leading it to a 7-3 record while passing for 2,433 yards and 14 touchdowns. The move would allow Bethel-Thompson to return to the CFL. ... Read More »
1 responseBreaks release veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2023
McLeod Bethel-Thompson is on the lookout for a new team. The USFL’s New Orleans Breakers have released Bethel-Thompson after one season. The 35-year-old American appeared in 10 games with the club, leading it to a 7-3 record while passing for 2,433 yards and 14 touchdowns. The move would allow Bethel-Thompson to return to the CFL. ... Read More »
1 responseWomen’s World Cup Capsules Groups E-H
By The Associated Press on July 12th, 2023
GROUP E UNITED STATES Previous World Cup Appearances: 8 World Cup Record: 40-6-4 Best Finish: Champion in 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019 Coach: Vlatko Andonovski Key Players: Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith. Crystal Dunn WHAT TO KNOW: The United States lost one of its best players, forward Mallory Swanson, to injury in an exhibition match against ... Read More »
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By The Associated Press on July 12th, 2023
GROUP A NEW ZEALAND Previous World Cup Appearances: 5 World Cup Record 0-12-3 Best Finish: Group Stage in 1991, 2007, “˜11, ’15 and ’19 Coach: Jitka Klimkova Key Players: Hannah Wilkinson, Ali Riley, Gabi Rennie WHAT TO KNOW: New Zealand has yet to break through in World Cup play. The Football Ferns have never won ... Read More »
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