National Sports
Adam Scott builds 3-shot lead in hopes of reaching FedEx Cup finale
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on August 23rd, 2024
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) – Adam Scott kept making birdies and changing his outlook on the season until he finished with his lowest score of the year, a 9-under 63 on Friday in the BMW Championship that gave him a three-shot lead going into the weekend. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley did his best to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharks acquire prized goaltending prospect Askarov from Predators
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on August 23rd, 2024
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – The San Jose Sharks acquired prized goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from Nashville in a deal Friday that sends a 2025 first-round pick to the Predators. The 22-year-old Askarov had reportedly asked for a trade with his path to a starting role in Nashville blocked by Juuse Saros, and San Jose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox catcher Jansen set to make history on Monday against Blue Jays
By Brendan Mcgair, The Associated Press on August 23rd, 2024
BOSTON (AP) – Danny Jansen will become the first major leaguer to appear in a game for both teams when he plays catcher for the Boston Red Sox on Monday in the resumption of a suspended game against the Toronto Blue Jays. “He’s catching. Let’s make history,” Boston manager Alex Cora said before the Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Filly Caitlinhergrtness rallies to win $1-million King’s Plate at Woodbine
By The Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – Filly Caitlinhergrtness overtook 3/5 favourite My Boy Prince in the deep stretch to win the 165th running of the $1-million King’s Plate on Friday. Caiitlinhergrtness, a 9/1 pick ridden by Rafael Hernandez, captured the 1 1/4-mile race on Woodbine Racetrack’s Tapeta course in two minutes 3.45 seconds. The race was originally scheduled for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelly Korda regains dominant form to lead Women’s British Open by 3 shots at the home of golf
By The Associated Press on August 23rd, 2024
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) – Nelly Korda looks to be back to her dominant best at the home of golf. The top-ranked American mastered more blustery conditions at St. Andrews by shooting a bogey-free, 4-under 68 in the second round on Friday to take a three-stroke lead at the Women’s British Open. Korda won the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions, Redblacks meet in battle of second-place teams moving in different directions
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2024
OTTAWA – On paper the Ottawa Redblacks and B.C. Lions appear to be headed in opposite directions. The Redblacks (6-2-1) are undefeated in their last five games, while the Lions (5-5-0) are mired in a four-game losing streak. Despite their respective success and struggles, both teams sit second in their division. The Lions are just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal returns to MLS action after busy summer transfer window
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2024
MONTREAL – CF Montreal’s roster is full of new faces since the last time the club took the pitch in Major League Soccer. Montreal returns to MLS action against the New England Revolution on Saturday night at Saputo Stadium after a month-long break for the Leagues Cup – and a busy summer transfer window. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hajrullahu’s single earns Argos 20-19 home win in Kelly’s ’24 debut
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – On a night of missed opportunities, fittingly an errant field-goal try made Chad Kelly’s season debut a winning one. Lirim Hajrullahu’s single on the game’s final play earned Toronto a wild 20-19 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday night. After making his first four attempts, Hajrullahu missed from 40 yards out but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHL mandates cut-resistant neckwear for players and officials starting in 2024-25
By The Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The American Hockey League has mandated the use of cut-resistant neck protection by all of its players and on-ice officials. The ruling goes into effect for the start of the upcoming 2024-25 season. It was unanimously voted on by the AHL’s board of governors. Cut-resistant socks and wrist sleeves were previously mandated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s men’s rugby team taking new-found confidence into Pacific Nations Cup
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2024
VANCOUVER – A new atmosphere permeates Canada’s men’s rugby team these days – one of confidence. Belief bubbled up when the squad downed world No. 20 Romania in Ottawa last month and it lingers as the 21st-ranked Canadians begin their Pacific Nations Cup quest in Vancouver on Sunday. “I think (confidence) is probably something we’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ilkay Gundogan returns for unlikely second spell at Man City after just a year at Barcelona
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on August 23rd, 2024
Ilkay Gundogan is back at Manchester City for a sequel few could have expected. A year after leaving for Barcelona, the former Germany midfielder completed his unlikely return to City on Friday on a free transfer and a season-long deal. The 33-year-old Gundogan, who has the option of a further season at City, was the ... Read More »
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