National Sports
Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on June 9th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title. The No. 1-ranked Alcaraz produced one particularly brilliant shot – one that went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
Canada has work to do Saturday when it takes on the U.S. in the second leg of a two-match North American qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The Americans won the opening leg 43-21 on Tuesday. “We’ve phrased it like we’re down 22-0 at (the) half and we’ve got another half to come back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings
By The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
The Canadian women have dropped one place to No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Spain in the lead-up to next month’s Women’s World Cup. Canada played just one match, losing 2-1 to France, since the last rankings in late March. The top five remains the same with the U.S. topping the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte’s eye
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B., native fondly remembers just how majestic and regal the horse was. “I first saw him at the barn in Florida in January, 1972,” Turcotte told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team’s push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman’s coaching staff. Neville is a former England international who was in charge of Inter Miami CF until he was fired June 1. Shaw is a former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open
By The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
PARIS – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez and American playing partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the women’s doubles finals at the French Open on Friday. Fernandez and Townsend, seeded 10th at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament, defeated the second-seeded American duo of Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-0, 6-4 at Roland Garros. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 9th, 2023
CALGARY – There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices. The cap is a soft-shell helmet cover designed to reduce the force of head impact. Fans won’t see the caps in games, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adams Jr., Rhymes in sync in B.C. Lions’ 25-15 win over Calgary Stampeders
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
CALGARY – Vernon Adams Jr. and Dominique Rhymes clicked early for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the Calgary Stampeders to open the CFL season Thursday. Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards in the game. He picked up where he left off in 2022 when his 1,401 yards ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday’s sports scoreboard for June 8, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard CFL B.C. 25, Calgary 15 — NHL Stanley Cup Final Florida 3, Vegas 2 (OT) (Vegas leads best-of-seven series 2-1) — AHL Calder Cup Final Coachella Valley 5, Hershey 0 (Coachella leads best-of-seven series 1-0) — MLB American League Tampa Bay 4 Minnesota 2 Chicago White Sox 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 N.Y. Yankees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions down Calgary Stampeders 25-15 to open 2023 CFL season
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
CALGARY – Dominique Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the host Calgary Stampeders in Thursday’s CFL season-opener. Rhymes picked up where he left off in 2022 when his 1,401 yards ranked second among CFL receivers behind Winnipeg’s Dalton Schoen and earned Rhymes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida’s mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
By Alanis Thames, The Associated Press on June 8th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – The power play that had carried the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final wasn’t enough to power then to a victory Thursday night. Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk did what he has done all playoffs – and what the Panthers had been missing so far this ... Read More »
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