National Sports
Canada jumps two spots to No. 5 in FIBA men’s basketball rankings
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
MIES, Switzerland – Canada has risen two spots in the FIBA men’s basketball rankings, despite failing to medal at the Paris Olympics. FIBA released the new rankings Thursday, with Canada moving up to No. 5. The Canadians jumped from No. 15 to No. 6 last September after earning bronze at the FIBA World Cup. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wingback Max Ferrari set to celebrate 100th career game for York United FC
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
TORONTO – Growing up, Max Ferrari was told he was too small or too slow to excel at soccer. “Not really talked about when I was younger, getting looked off a lot, I think, was a good thing in the end for me,” Ferrari said. “It really pushed me. It really showed me that I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
EDMONTON – The UFC is returning to Edmonton on Nov. 2 for a Fight Night event at Rogers Place. Third-ranked flyweight Erin Blanchfield will take on No.5-ranked, and two-time former strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas in the main event. Meanwhile, 11th-ranked heavyweight Derrick Lewis, who holds the record for most UFC wins by knockout with 15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn
By The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
SYDNEY (AP) – The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.” Last weekend, the sport of breaking made its Olympic debut. One of the lasting images was the performance of an Australian b-girl known as Raygun – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berrios pitches a gem, Varsho adds 3-run homer as Blue Jays sweep Angels
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Daulton Varsho hit a three-run home run, Jose Berrios dominated over seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night. Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each hit a two-run home run and Berrios (11-9) gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berrios pitches a gem, Varsho adds 3-run homer as Blue Jays sweep Angels with 9-2 win
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Daulton Varsho hit a three-run home run, Jose Berrios dominated over seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night. Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each hit a two-run home run and Berrios (11-9) gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
By The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 9 L.A. Angels 2 N.Y. Yankees 10 Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 4 Minnesota 1 Texas 9 Boston 7 (10) Houston 2 Tampa Bay 1 (10) Detroit 3 Seattle 2 (10) National League Atlanta 13 San Francisco 2 San Diego 8 Pittsburgh 2 Arizona 11 Colorado 4 Cincinnati ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario repeats as junior boys team champions; Shropshire leads individual divisions
By The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2024
INNISFAIL, Alta. – Team Ontario has defended its title in the Inter-Provincial Team competition at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship at Innisfail Golf Club. Team Ontario edged runner-up Team B.C. by two strokes on Wednesday to finish at 10 under and win back-to-back championships. “It’s just really nice to represent our province and show out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matsuyama’s caddie returns home to Japan after passport stolen after Olympics
By The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Hideki Matsuyama is starting the PGA Tour’s lucrative post-season without his caddie and coach after they were victims of a robbery during a stopover in London from the Paris Olympics, Golf Digest Japan reported. The magazine said Matsuyama had his wallet stolen, but not his Olympic bronze medal or his passport. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterback Rourke returns to Lions eager to play and win
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The time was right for Nathan Rourke to return to the Canadian Football League. After spending more than 18 months bouncing around with four NFL teams, the 26-year-old from Victoria decided he wanted to play again for the B.C. Lions. “I think at the end of the day, I wanted to be in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taiwan no-hits Canada in dominant 8-0 LLWS victory
By The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Kuei-Shan Little League team from Taiwan finished fourth in last year’s Little League World Series. Back in Williamsport for the second straight year, the team has more depth and skill, and proved that with a dominant 8-0 win over Canada on Wednesday. Taiwan scored five runs in the third inning, added ... Read More »
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