National Sports
Hattie claims diving gold in national 3M springboard
By The Canadian Press on May 26th, 2023
TORONTO – Bryden Hattie of Victoria moved one step closer to qualifying for the World Diving Championships on Friday by winning the gold medal in the 3-metre springboard event at the Canadian championships in Toronto. Throughout the final round, the Boardswork Diving Club member battled hard against Texas A&M University diver Victor Povzner, who came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tour rookie Hall up 3 despite English ace at Colonial
By Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press on May 26th, 2023
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Harris English quipped to his caddie that no one is beating him at Colonial’s par-3 eighth hole, which is true after he followed his birdie in the opening round with a hole-in-one Friday. There is only one player ahead of him on the overall leaderboard. PGA Tour rookie Harry Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chukwu scores twice as Canada downs Jamaica 4-0 at CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship
By The Canadian Press on May 26th, 2023
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Anabelle Chukwu scored twice to help Canada open play at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship with a comfortable 4-0 win over Jamaica on Friday. Chukwu opened the scoring in the 39th minute following a turnover from a poor Jamaican clearance. After a give-and-go with a teammate, Chukwu outpaced several defenders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps continue hunt for first road win of MLS season
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on May 26th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Days after sealing their place in the Canadian Championship final, the Vancouver Whitecaps are once again on the road in search of a win. The Whitecaps take on St. Louis SC (7-1-4) on Saturday for their first-ever meeting with the expansion team. “It’s going to be really hard,” said Vancouver head coach Vanni ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chukwu scores twice as Canada downs Jamaica at CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship
By The Canadian Press on May 26th, 2023
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Anabelle Chukwu scored twice to help Canada open play at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship with a comfortable 4-0 win over Jamaica on Friday. Chukwu opened the scoring in the 39th minute following a turnover from a poor Jamaican clearance. After a give-and-go with a teammate, Chukwu outpaced several defenders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Derek Gee finishes second for fourth time at Giro d’Italia
By The Associated Press on May 26th, 2023
TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO, Italy – Canadian Derek Gee’s remarkable run at the Giro d’Italia continued Friday with his fourth second-place finish of the race, runner-up to Colombian Santiago Buitrago in a gruelling Stage 19. Buitrago finished 51 seconds ahead of Gee and one minute 46 seconds ahead of Magnus Cort and Primoz RogliÄ, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime, Andreescu lead Canadian singles hopes at French Open
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on May 26th, 2023
The Canadian tennis scene reached new heights in recent years thanks to a young core of domestic talent that broke through on the sport’s biggest stages. A cooling-off period appears to have settled in this season. Canada’s top players will look to rectify that at the upcoming French Open. At No. 10, Felix Auger-Aliassime is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Derk Gee finishes second for fourth time at Giro d;italia
By The Associated Press on May 26th, 2023
TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO, Italy – Canadian Derek Gee recorded his fourth second-place finish at the Giro d’Italia on Friday, finishing behind Colombian Santiago Buitrago in a gruelling Stage 19. Buitrago finished 51 seconds ahead of Gee and one minute 46 seconds ahead of Magnus Cort and Primoz RogliÄ, who just missed out on bonus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disgruntled Italian Federico Bernardeschi benched for TFC game against D.C. United
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 26th, 2023
TORONTO – Disgruntled Italian star Federico Bernardeschi has been benched for Toronto FC’s game Saturday against D.C. United. Coach Bob Bradley said Bernardeschi is being held out in what he called a coach’s decision. He denied the move was disciplinary, saying the decision was made following a week of internal discussions. Toronto (2-5-7) is mired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Italy to B.C.: Jevoni Robinson has taken an unusual route to the CFL
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on May 26th, 2023
It was an assistant basketball coach who first spotted Jevoni Robinson and started his unlikely path to the CFL. Robinson was enrolled at North Carolina State and playing a pick-up game of basketball when assistant coach Bobby Lutz walked by. “He discovered me and he’s the one who actually, you know, pioneered my basketball career. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada rugby coach among sport’s elite at Barbarians vs. World XV all-star game
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 26th, 2023
As a former Welsh international, Kingsley Jones is used to being one of several Joneses on the roster. This weekend, the Canada rugby coach is assisting an Australian namesake in Eddie Jones with the two coaching the Barbarians against a World XV in Sunday’s Killik Cup rugby game at Twickenham. Kingsley Jones is savouring the ... Read More »
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