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Spectacular debut: Rose Zhang shots 66 to take lead into Mizuho Americas Open finale
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) – Much was expected of Rose Zhang when she turned professional last week, and she is already delivering. The two-time NCAA champion moved into position to win in her pro debut, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mizuho Americans Open. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rose Zhang shoots 66, takes lead into Mizuho Americas Open finale
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) – Two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang moved into position to win in her professional debut, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mizuho Americans Open. The former Stanford star had six birdies in a bogey-free round on a raw, overcast day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guerrero Jr.’s RBI double in 9th lifts Blue Jays past Mets 2-1
By Jerry Beach, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning, leading the Toronto Blue Jays past the New York Mets 2-1 on Saturday. Guerrero’s big hit came three pitches after Blue Jays manager John Schneider was ejected for arguing balls and strikes. Home plate umpire Charlie Ramos called the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappe wins record 5th French golden boot, Rennes earns Europa League spot, Auxerre relegated
By The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe won a record fifth straight French golden boot on Saturday while Rennes clinched a Europa League spot and Auxerre was relegated. Mbappe’s goal in a 3-2 loss to Clermont finished his league tally on 29 and made him the top scorer for the fifth time, tied with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtic clinches domestic treble after winning Scottish Cup
By The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) – Celtic clinched the domestic treble after beating Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1 in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Saturday. It was the eighth time Celtic has completed the clean sweep of league, League Cup and Scottish Cup, a world record. It was a first treble for Canadian international Alistair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappe wins record 5th French golden boot, Canadian David third in scoring race
By The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe won a record fifth straight French golden boot on Saturday while Rennes clinched a Europa League spot and Auxerre was relegated. Mbappe’s goal in a 3-2 loss to Clermont finished his league tally on 29 and made him the top scorer for the fifth time, tied with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith wins North American darts title at MSG
By The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
NEW YORK – Jeff (The Silencer) Smith edged fellow Canadian Matt (The Ginja Ninja)Campbell on Saturday to win the bet365 North American Championship darts title for the second time. The 47-year-old from Hampton, N.B., opened play by defeating Canadian veteran Jim (The Gentleman) Long, rallying from a 5-3 deficit to win 6-5. Smith then downed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) – Rory McIlroy realized Muirfield Village was playing so tough that he set a goal of just trying to break 70. He didn’t quite get there, and his 2-under 70 still was enough for him to share the lead Saturday in the Memorial. It helped that Hideki Matsuyama went from leading to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman: NHL committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman said the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home. “It’s a good market, and if we can make it work, we’ll make it work,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman said the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home. “It’s a good market, and if we can make it work, we’ll make it work,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard makes history at CHL Awards
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Connor Bedard made Canadian Hockey League history on Saturday. The presumed No. 1 pick of this year’s NHL draft won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Year awards. It’s the first time since the Top Scorer award was introduced in 1994 that a player has won ... Read More »
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