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Source: Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson
By The Canadian Press on August 13th, 2024
EDMONTON – Larry Thompson is the new private owner of the Edmonton Elks. A CFL source requesting anonymity said the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction, will become the franchise’s new owner. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because neither the CFL nor the Elks have publicly confirmed the sale. With Thompson taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men learn qualifying path for newly expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 13th, 2024
Canada has learned its road back to the Rugby World Cup, with qualification for the 2027 tournament via the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup. And it is a more promising path, restoring hope that the 21st-ranked Canadian men can return to the sport’s showcase after watching last year’s World Cup in France from the sidelines for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star quarterback Nathan Rourke returns to B.C. Lions after NFL stint
By The Canadian Press on August 13th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Star quarterback Nathan Rourke is returning to the CFL’s B.C. Lions after spending the last two seasons in the NFL. The Lions confirmed Rourke’s return in an announcement Tuesday. The 26-year-old Rourke, from Victoria, was the CFL’s outstanding Canadian in 2022 after completing 78.7 per cent of his passes for 3,349 yards and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock roster
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on August 13th, 2024
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – The Buffalo Bills placed Canadian receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve on Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injury-depleted roster. The Bills signed quarterback Ben DiNucci and receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain, all to one-year contracts. Buffalo also released receiver Bryan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues tender offer sheets to Oilers defenceman Broberg, forward Holloway
By The Canadian Press on August 13th, 2024
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway on Monday. The Blues have offered a two-year contract at $4.58 million a season to Broberg and a two-year contract at $2.29 million a season to Holloway. Edmonton has seven days to match the offers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Wagner, son of All-Star closer, enjoys big MLB debut for Blue Jays
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on August 13th, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Once he finally secured tickets for his famous father, Will Wagner had a major league debut to remember. The son of former All-Star reliever Billy Wagner got hits in his first three at-bats to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Monday night. “Just growing up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024
By The Canadian Press on August 12th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 4 L.A. Angels 2 Chicago White Sox 12 N.Y. Yankees 2 Houston 6 Tampa Bay 1 Minnesota 8 Kansas City 3 Boston 5 Texas 4 (10) National League Cincinnati 6 St. Louis 1 L.A. Dodgers 5 Milwaukee 2 San Diego 2 Pittsburgh 1 Arizona 5 Colorado 4 Atlanta 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Francis fires gem, Wagner gets 3 hits in MLB debut as Blue Jays beat Angels 4-2
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on August 12th, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Bowden Francis pitched seven dominant innings and Will Wagner got hits in the first three at-bats of his major league debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Monday night. Leo Jiménez launched his first career home run and the last-place Blue Jays won the opener ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resilient Popyrin beats Rublev in straight sets to win NBO men’s singles title
By Stephanie Myles, The Canadian Press on August 12th, 2024
MONTREAL – Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, the No. 62-ranked player in the world, capped off a dream week at the National Bank Open in Montreal by defeating fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia 6-2, 6-4 Monday night to win the biggest singles title of his career. Popyrin was imperial on serve and impervious on defence. Rather than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays call up 2B Will Wagner for major league debut vs. Angels
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on August 12th, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Will Wagner was inserted into the Toronto Blue Jays lineup at second base and batting sixth for his major league debut Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. The son of former left-handed pitcher Billy Wagner, a seven-time All-Star and a member of the Houston Astros Hall of Fame, the younger Wagner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays call up Will Wagner for major-league debut against Angels
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on August 12th, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Will Wagner was inserted into the Toronto Blue Jays lineup at second base and batting sixth for his major-league debut Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. The son of former left-handed pitcher Billy Wagner, a seven-time All-Star and a member of the Houston Astros Hall of Fame, the younger Wagner was ... Read More »
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