National Sports
Police investigation into 2018 Canada junior team questioned at parliamentary hearing
By The Canadian Press on June 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – The handling of the investigation into sexual assault allegations made against the 2018 Canadian junior hockey team was questioned at a parliamentary committee on Monday. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who sentenced former U.S. gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar for the sexual assault of minors, testified before the standing committee on Canadian Heritage facing questions from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge in Larry Nassar case calls on Canada for athlete protection at hearing
By The Canadian Press on June 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – The judge who sentenced former U.S. gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar says Canada has an opportunity to be a world leader when it comes to protecting children and youth in sports. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina testified before the standing committee on Canadian Heritage on Monday that sporting organizations cannot be relied on to regulate themselves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Denis Shapovalov wins opener at Terra Wortmann Open
By The Canadian Press on June 19th, 2023
HALLE, Germany – Canada’s Denis Shapovalov defeated South Africa’s Lloyd Harris 7-6 (1), 6-4 in first-round play Monday at the Terra Wortmann Open. The unseeded Shapovalov, who rose two spots to No. 27 in the latest ATP Tour rankings, needed one hour 34 minutes to complete the victory. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., will face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davies, David among big names missing from Canada’s Gold Cup roster
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 19th, 2023
Canada will be without some big names for its Gold Cup campaign. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Alistair Johnston, Atiba Hutchinson and Ismael Kone will not make the transition from the CONCACAF Nations League squad to the Gold Cup. The 47th-ranked Canadians who lost the Nations League final to the 13th-ranked U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herdman challenges Canada Soccer ‘to get real’ about preparing men’s national team
By The Canadian Press on June 18th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – After watching his team fall 2-0 to the U.S. in Sunday’s CONCACAF Nations League final, Canada coach John Herdman challenged Canada Soccer “to get real” when it comes to preparing his side. Herdman has made a point at the tournament of noting Canada’s lack of preparation compared to other countries. And he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wyndham Clark plays big and becomes a major champion at the US Open
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – In the city of stars, Wyndham Clark had his own script in mind in the U.S. Open. In front of him was Rory McIlroy, one of golf’s biggest talents who looked ready to end his perplexing nine-year drought in the majors. Next to him in the final group Sunday was Rickie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to play U.S. women for U16 Americas Basketball gold
By The Canadian Press on June 18th, 2023
MÉRIDA, Mexico – Canada will be shooting for a gold medal on Monday at the U16 Americas Women’s Basketball Championship in Mexico, but they’ll have to defeat the three-time defending champion U.S. to reach the top of the podium. Canada advanced to the championship game with a convincing 77-49 victory over Puerto Rico in Sunday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith enjoys strong finish at U.S. Open, aims to defend British Open title
By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
LOS ANGELES – Cameron Smith’s strong play during the final nine holes of the U.S. Open Sunday could give him a boost when he defends his British Open title next month. Smith shot 3 under on the more difficult back nine at Los Angeles Country Club to close with a 67. The Australian finished tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s trophy wait continues after loss to U.S. in CONCACAF Nations League final
By The Canadian Press on June 18th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – The Canadian men’s bid for a first trophy in 23 years fell short Sunday in a 2-0 loss to the U.S. in the CONCACAF Nations League final. The 47th-ranked Canadian men were looking for their first tournament win since the 2000 Gold Cup, not to mention the Nations League winner’s prize of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, June 18, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 18th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard CFL Toronto 32 Hamilton 14 — MLB American League Texas 11 Toronto 7 Boston 6 N.Y. Yankees 2, first game Boston 4 N.Y. Yankees 1, second game Detroit 6 Minnesota 4 L.A. Angels 5 Kansas City 2 Seattle 5 Chicago White Sox 1 National League Atlanta 14 Colorado 6 Miami 4 Washington 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fowler fades in final round after bounceback U.S. Open
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on June 18th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – From his electric opening-round 62 to his neon-orange Sunday ensemble, Rickie Fowler showed off just about everything during the 123rd U.S. Open that once made him one of the most compelling figures in golf. Unfortunately, that also included another painful fade from title contention after he took a share of the ... Read More »
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