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Merrifield’s go-ahead RBI single keys Blue Jay’s 7-5 win over Rockies
By Dennis Georgatos, The Associated Press on September 3rd, 2023
DENVER (AP) – Whit Merrifield hit a two-out, go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 on Sunday to take two of three in the weekend series. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and singled to drive in a pair of runs and Spencer Horwitz, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merrifield’s clutch RBI single keys Jays’ 7-5 win over Rockies
By Dennis Georgatos, The Associated Press on September 3rd, 2023
DENVER (AP) – Whit Merrifield hit a two-out, go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 on Sunday to take two of three in the weekend series. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and singled to drive in a pair of runs and Spencer Horwitz, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merrifield’s clutch RBI single keys Blue Jays’ 7-5 win over Rockies
By Dennis Georgatos, The Associated Press on September 3rd, 2023
DENVER (AP) – Whit Merrifield hit a two-out, go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 on Sunday to take two of three in the weekend series. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and singled to drive in a pair of runs and Spencer Horwitz, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada bounces Cuba to net senior women’s VCC bronze medal
By The Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2023
QUEBEC – Canada will crank up the intensity for China and Olympic qualification in the coming days, but coach Shannon Winzer was thrilled her squad was able to close off a fun week by claiming a bronze medal in the NORCECA senior women’s Volleyball Continental Championship on Sunday. Canada thrilled the sold-out crowd at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Palou wins Portland for early clinch of IndyCar championship. Spaniard has 2 titles in 3 years
By Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press on September 3rd, 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Chip Ganassi stopped Alex Palou before Sunday’s race at Portland International Raceway and encouraged his driver to use the race to close out the IndyCar championship. Palou told the boss he planned to do it with a walk-off win. And he delivered. Palou is now a two-time IndyCar champion with Ganassi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coco Gauff tells coach Brad Gilbert to stop talking during her US Open win over Caroline Wozniacki
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on September 3rd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Coco Gauff became the first American teenager since Serena Williams more than two decades ago to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals in consecutive years, getting that far this time by beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Sunday. Gauff asked one of her coaches, Brad Gilbert, to stop talking to her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour Day Battle of Alberta chance for Elks, Stampeders to generate needed momentum
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2023
CALGARY – The Edmonton Elks have a little confidence. The Calgary Stampeders need some. The CFL’s annual Battle of Alberta on Labour Day in Calgary features a pair of West Division clubs with gaps between themselves and a playoff spot. Calgary (3-8) has lost three straight in August, all to the top three teams in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL monitoring air quality at Roughriders-Blue Bombers game in Regina
By The Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2023
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders say they are monitoring the air quality at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium. They’re hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers today for their annual Labour Day Classic. The Roughriders say the CFL, CFLPA and the Blue Bombers are all using in-stadium instruments to ensure safe conditions for players, coaches, staff and fans. Smoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal and Liverpool win in Premier League to keep in touch with Man City
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on September 3rd, 2023
Last-gasp wins helped to fuel Arsenal’s unlikely title challenge in the Premier League last season. Maybe it’s happening again. Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus both scored deep into stoppage time for Arsenal in its 3-1 win over Manchester United that had the Emirates Stadium rocking again on Sunday. United knows that feeling all too well, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Ben Shelton rides big serve into US Open quarterfinals
By James Martinez, The Associated Press on September 3rd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Big-serving Ben Shelton moved into the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Tommy Paul, the second time this year he has gotten that far in a Grand Slam event. Shelton flexed his bicep to the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd after match point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada past Spain to clinch 2024 Paris Olympics berth
By The Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2023
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Canada’s men’s basketball team is returning to the Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including going 14-of-16 at the free-throw line, as Canada fended off Spain 88-85 on Sunday at the FIBA men’s basketball World Cup. The win sends Canada to the international tournament’s quarterfinals and clinches a spot at the 2024 ... Read More »
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