National Sports
Jays starter Manoah lasts just one-third of an inning in 11-4 blowout loss to Astros
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
TORONTO – Alek Manoah’s season went from bad to worse on Monday night. The Blue Jays right-hander gave up six earned runs and lasted just one-third of an inning as the Houston Astros dumped Toronto 11-4 at Rogers Centre. “(I) understand this game is hard,” Manoah said. “It’s going to kick you in the butt. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers
By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL’s hottest postseason goalie, and Adin Hill continued his stellar play as the Vegas Golden Knights seized control of the Stanley Cup Final with a 7-2 victory over the Florida Panthers to take a 2-0 series lead Monday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights crush Panthers 7-2, grab 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup final
By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL’s hottest post-season goalie, and Adin Hill continued his stellar play as the Vegas Golden Knights seized control of the Stanley Cup final with a 7-2 victory over the Florida Panthers to take a 2-0 series lead Monday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays starter Manoah lasts just one-third of an inning in blowout loss to Astros
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
TORONTO – Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah struggled mightily on Monday night, giving up six earned runs over just one-third of an inning as Toronto dropped an 11-4 decision to the Houston Astros. It was the ugliest start of a challenging campaign for the 2022 AL Cy Young Award finalist. Corey Julks delivered the big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks make hiring of Adrian Griffin official, news conference set for Tuesday
By Steve Megargee, The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Adrian Griffin is getting his first head coaching job at the same place where he started out as an assistant. The Milwaukee Bucks officially announced Monday they have hired Griffin to replace Mike Budenholzer, who was fired last month after a first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat. Reports surfaced on April ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Papineau comes up short in U.S. Open qualifier tourney in Toronto
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
TORONTO – Ryan Gerard, Vincent Norrman and Ryan Armour earned the three spots up for grabs at a U-S Open qualifying tournament at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Toronto on Monday. Gerard, of Stuart, Fla., topped the 27-player field with a two-round total of 129, 11-under par. Norrman, from Sweden, was three strokes back, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swimming Canada questioned in Ottawa safe-sport hearing about CEO’s departure
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
Swimming Canada was questioned Monday by a member of Parliament over its chief executive officer taking leave just over a year out from the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. The Canadian women’s swim team’s six medals accounted for over a quarter of the country’s 22 medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caufield ‘excited and proud’ to sign long-term extension with Canadiens
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
MONTREAL – Cole Caufield picked up the phone and called his mother after agreeing to a lucrative extension with the Montreal Canadiens. She couldn’t answer because she was busy at work, teaching. But once she called him back, the two shared a moment over the amount of money that’s not just life-changing for Caufield, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada looks to get past U.S. to represent North America at World Rugby U20 Trophy
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, World Rugby’s under-20 competition returns this summer. And Canada is looking to be part of it. The Canadian under-20 side takes on its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, on the campus of University of South Carolina Upstate (formerly known as the University of South Carolina Spartansburg), in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coco Gauff wanted a French Open rematch against Iga Swiatek; it’ll happen in the quarterfinals
By The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
PARIS – Coco Gauff could have hoped for the easy way out. Ever since the French Open bracket determined that the 19-year-old Floridian might end up in a quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek, perhaps it would have been understandable if Gauff wished to avoid that particular matchup. After all, Gauff lost to Swiatek in the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
CALGARY – A city official says a $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary’s aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the owners of the Calgary Flames to stay in the city. The City of Calgary, Alberta government, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp., and ... Read More »
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