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Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep
By Charles Odum, The Associated Press on June 8th, 2023
ATLANTA (AP) – Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the reeling New York Mets 13-10 for a three-game sweep Thursday night. Orlando Arcia hit a tying solo homer off Mets closer David Robertson in the ninth to help the NL East ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma wins third straight Women’s College World Series title, extends record win streak to 53
By Cliff Brunt, The Associated Press on June 8th, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Jordy Bahl threw three innings of perfect relief and Oklahoma won its third straight Women’s College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1 on Thursday night for a two-game sweep. The Sooners finished 61-1 and extended their Division I-record win streak to 53 games. They have won six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berrios makes quality start as Blue Jays edge Astros 3-2 for third straight win
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Jose Berrios delivered a quality start and the Blue Jays’ three-run fifth inning held up as Toronto edged the Houston Astros 3-2 on Thursday night. Brandon Belt drove in Matt Chapman with a single for the go-ahead run against Houston starter Framber Valdez (6-5). The Blue Jays extended their winning streak to three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk leaves Stanley Cup Final Game 3 after big hit
By The Associated Press on June 8th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk was sidelined early in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night after a big hit from Vegas Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar. Kolesar delivered an open-ice hit on Tkachuk six minutes in. Tkachuk stumbled as he was trying to get up and skate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts players, coaches and staff receive their ’22 Grey Cup rings
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
TORONTO – The mystery, anticipation and then celebration never get old for Mike (Pinball) Clemons. The Toronto Argonauts received their 2022 Grey Cup rings Thursday night during a private dinner. For Clemons, the club’s affable GM, it’s the seventh championship ring he’s earned as a player, head coach and executive with the storied franchise since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Drew Nesbitt back where he belongs after taking golf hiatus
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Drew Nesbitt was getting tired of swinging a hammer. After some time away, he’s back doing what he loves – swinging a golf club. The 28-year-old local product qualified for the RBC Canadian Open last weekend and on Thursday fired a 1-over 73 at the country’s national championship as he stepped back into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“He was a character,” Canada’s Bret (Hitman) Hart remembers the late Iron Sheik
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
Bret Hart’s longtime connection with the late Iron Sheik was first made in the early 1970s when an Iranian amateur wrestler – real name Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri – came to Calgary to learn from promoter Stu Hart. It was in the infamous wrestling dungeon at the Hart family residence that promoter Stu – with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens GM Kent Hughes says NHLers want to play in Montreal
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes disagrees with the perception that NHL players don’t want to play in Montreal, noting that winger Cole Caufield was happy to commit to the team long-term. Caufield signed an eight-year, US$62.8-million contract extension with the Canadiens on Monday. “I often hear people say that guys don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New-look Alouettes eager to prove doubters wrong in 2023: ‘They better be ready’
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – For the first time in years, Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia is entering a season where he can focus on football, and nothing else. The Alouettes open their season at home on Saturday against the Ottawa Redblacks with many new faces – including owner Pierre Karl Peladeau, who takes over after years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Conners tied for clubhouse lead at RBC Canadian Open as controversy swirls
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
TORONTO – Canada’s Corey Conners is tied for the clubhouse lead at the RBC Canadian Open. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., shot a 5-under 67 in the morning wave of the first round. England’s Aaron Rai and Americans Justin Lower and Chesson Hadley were grouped with Conners atop the leaderboard with the afternoon wave still on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karolina Muchova beats Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open to reach her first Grand Slam final
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on June 8th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Unseeded Karolina Muchova reached her first Grand Slam final at the last place she expected, saving a match point and using a stirring comeback to grab the last five games despite dealing with leg problems for a 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5 victory over No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open ... Read More »
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