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Canadian lightweight Michael Dufort knocked out in second round of PFL semifinal bout
By The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Russian lightweight Gadzhi Rabadanov knocked out Canadian Michael (The Canadian Badass) Dufort in spectacular fashion Friday to move into the Professional Fighters League lightweight final. Rabadanov (23-4-1) floored Dufort with a nasty left hook and then hit him nine more times on the ground before referee Chris Mignocchi stepped in one minute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Khang and Lee share lead on 8 under after second round at Women’s Scottish Open
By The Associated Press on August 16th, 2024
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) – American golfer Megan Khang birdied her final hole to shoot 4-under 68 Friday and join Minjee Lee of Australia in a share of the lead at the Women’s Scottish Open. Both players were 8 under par overall and seeking their first wins of 2024. They were two shots clear of three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime eliminated from Cincinnati Open with three-set loss to Draper
By The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
CINCINNATI – Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament after falling to Great Britain’s Jack Draper 7-5, 4-6, 4-6 in a third-round matchup on Friday. Auger-Aliassime fired 12 aces, but struggled with his serve, chalking up 12 double faults in his second match of the day. The Montreal native broke Draper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patient putts put Parel on top of leaderboard at Rogers Charity Classic
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
CALGARY – Scott Parel credited a tip from his caddie for helping him finish atop the leaderboard after the first round of the 2024 Rogers Charity Classic. After his good friend and caddie Keith Nolan told him to be patient with his putting, Parel proceeded to make seven birdies during his bogey-free round of 7-under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matsuyama, McCarthy tied for lead in opening PGA Tour playoff event
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on August 16th, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Hideki Matsuyama and Denny McCarthy combined to make nearly 300 feet of putts Friday, so it was no surprise to see them sharing the lead going into the steamy weekend of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Matsuyama recovered from a shaky start – he missed a 4-foot birdie putt on No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sources: Argos quarterback Kelly meets with CFL commissioner Ambrosie
By The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
TORONTO – Suspended quarterback Chad Kelly met with CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie on Friday. Two league sources confirmed the meeting, which came after Kelly missed a ninth regular-season game with the Toronto Argonauts as per the suspension he received from the CFL before the start of the ’24 campaign. The sources spoke on the condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seiya Suzuki hits a game-ending single as the Chicago Cubs top the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5
By Gavin Dorsey, The Associated Press on August 16th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Friday. Ian Happ began the 10th on second as the automatic runner. Chad Green (3-3) walked Michael Busch before Suzuki lined a 2-2 pitch into left field. Happ scored easily to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL fines Roughriders OL Trevor Reid, Elks defensive back Bynum
By The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
TORONTO – The CFL handed out a pair of fines on Friday. Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Trevor Reid was handed a fine for making unnecessary contact with Ottawa Redblacks defensive lineman Kene Onyeka. The play came in a 22-22 tie last week Thursday between the two teams. Edmonton Elks defensive back Devodric Bynum was also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trainer Attard will have four horses to keep an eye on during $1-million King’s Plate
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
TORONTO – He’s always in it to win it but Kevin Attard would gladly settle for a four-horse dead heat Saturday in the $1-million King’s Plate. The veteran trainer will send four horses postward for the opening jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown at Woodbine Racetrack. Leading the way will be Woodbine Oaks runner-up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks’ Leake relishing his return to running back position
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
HAMILTON, New Zealand – Javon Leake is back in his happy place. After spending much of his first two CFL seasons primarily as a kick returner, Leake is back taking handoffs. In the Edmonton Elks’ last two games — both wins — Leake has rushed for 266 yards and four TDs on 33 carries (8.1-yard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime earns straight-sets win over Ruud to advance at Cincinnati Open
By The Canadian Press on August 16th, 2024
CINCINNATI – Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime is off to the third round at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament after defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-1 on Friday. Auger-Aliassime fired 14 aces to four double faults while winning 86 per cent of his first-serve points. The Montreal native also broke on five of his 10 opportunities. Ruud, ... Read More »
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