National Sports
Caster Semenya win highlights need for change in athletics: Canadian professor
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on July 11th, 2023
Champion runner Caster Semenya’s legal victory on Tuesday is a “huge victory for human rights,” says a professor from the University of Toronto. The European Court of Human Rights decided that Semenya was discriminated against by sport rules that forced her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete. Bruce Kidd, a professor emeritus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughriders quarterback Harris earns CFL weekly honours
By The Canadian Press on July 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Trevor Harris of the Saskatchewan Roughriders was named the top quarterback in the CFL’s weekly honour roll Tuesday. Players in nine specific positions are highlighted based on data points registered and compiled by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company. Harris got the nod at quarterback with a grade of 88.2 for his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opoku ‘feels at home’ as CF Montreal looks to rediscover form against Chicago Fire
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on July 11th, 2023
MONTREAL – With its goalless streak reaching 333 minutes after a 1-0 loss to Atlanta United on Saturday, CF Montreal must quickly shift its focus to a midweek game on the road against the Chicago Fire. Chicago (6-8-8) has found new life since the return of head coach Frank Klopas – who coached the Fire ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa Redblacks sign American quarterbacks Dunniway, Pigrome
By The Canadian Press on July 11th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterbacks Tyrrell Pigrome and Jake Dunniway on Tuesday. The moves come a day after the CFL club announced starter Jeremiah Masoli required surgery after suffering a season-ending torn Achilles tendon in Ottawa’s 21-13 road loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday night. Rookie Dustin Crum, who relieved Masoli ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian swimmers Pickrem, Zavaros pull out of world championships
By The Canadian Press on July 11th, 2023
Veteran Canadian swimmers Sydney Pickrem and Mabel Zavaros have pulled out of the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Swimming Canada says Zavaros, 23, will miss the event due to injuries in both shoulders, while Pickrem, 26, is unable to attend due to “personal circumstances.” Pickrem won a bronze medal with Canada’s 4×100-metre medley ... Read More »
1 responseMontreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on July 11th, 2023
BROSSARD, Que. – The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The deal carries an annual average value of $2.9 million. Newhook was acquired June 27 from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for 31st and 37th picks in the 2023 NHL draft and defenceman Gianni Fairbrother. ... Read More »
1 responseJulio RodrÃguez hit a record 41 homers in the Home Run Derby’s first round to beat Pete Alonso
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on July 10th, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – Mariners star Julio RodrÃguez hit a record 41 homers in the first round before his hometown fans, advancing to the semifinals of the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night along with Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena, Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox. At 22 trying to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday sports scoreboard for July 10, 2023
By The Canadian Press on July 10th, 2023
Monday’s Games MLB No games scheduled (All-Star break) &#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays select Canadians O’Halloran, Shaw on Day 2 of MLB draft
By The Canadian Press on July 10th, 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays selected two Canadians on the second day of the Major League Baseball Draft. Toronto took University of Michigan left-hander Connor O’Halloran, from Mississauga, Ont., in the fifth round (157th overall) and outfielder Sam Shaw, from Victoria, in the ninth round (274th overall) on Monday. The Blue Jays also selected right-hander Landen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays reinstate Springer from paternity list
By The Canadian Press on July 10th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder George Springer from the paternity list, the team announced Monday. Springer had missed Toronto’s last two games against the Detroit Tigers after being placed on the list Saturday. The Blue Jays fell 2-0 on Saturday but closed out the three-game series with their second win on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Pacific Kansas City extends sponsorship of LPGA’s Canadian Women’s Open
By The Canadian Press on July 10th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Canadian Pacific Kansas City has extended its sponsorship of the LPGA Tour’s Canadian Women’s Open. The new agreement keeps CPKC as the title sponsor for the 2025 and 2026 tournaments with an option for 2027 and 2028. The railway company has been the title sponsor of Canada’s women’s golf championship since 2013. Golf ... Read More »
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