National Sports
Kirk’s three-run homer powers Toronto Blue Jays to 5-2 win over Baltimore Orioles
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2024
TORONTO – Chris Bassitt’s nine strikeouts in seven innings and Alejandro Kirk’s three-run homer lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 win against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his hit streak to 18 games with a two-out single to right field that started Toronto’s five-run rally in the sixth inning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Bianca Andreescu crashes out of National Bank Open in first round
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2024
TORONTO – Bianca Andreescu is out of the National Bank Open. The Canadian fell 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko in first-round action Tuesday – a bitterly disappointing result following a bright start as she continues to work her way back following a 10-month injury absence. An aggressive Andreescu was shot out of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles scratch starter Grayson Rodriguez because of back and shoulder pain minutes before 1st pitch
By The Associated Press on August 6th, 2024
TORONTO (AP) – Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez was scratched from Tuesday’s start at Toronto minutes before the first pitch because of pain in his upper back and shoulder. Right-handed reliever Albert Suárez got the start in place of Rodriguez. The Orioles said Rodriguez was scratched because of discomfort in his right latissimus dorsi and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles scratch starter Rodriguez minutes before first pitch against Blue Jays
By The Associated Press on August 6th, 2024
TORONTO (AP) – Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez was scratched from Tuesday’s start at Toronto minutes before the first pitch and replaced by right-handed reliever Albert Suárez. The Orioles did not give a reason for the move. Rodriguez was on the injured list from April 30-May 18 because of right shoulder inflammation. The 24-year-old Rodriguez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians men’s doubles teams bounced, Raonic withdraws from NBO Open in Montreal
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2024
MONTREAL – Former world No. 3 and Canadian Milos Raonic announced Tuesday night that he has decided to withdraw from the National Bank Open due to a shoulder injury. “I tried to warm up for my match today and the thing that was most difficult was the serve. I don’t think I would’ve been able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60
By The Associated Press on August 6th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice-president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60. MLB released a statement confirming his death. Bean died at home on Tuesday after a yearlong fight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats El Salvador, qualifies for CONCACAF Girls’ U15 Championship semifinals
By The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2024
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica – Canada booked its ticket to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Girls’ U-15 Championship after defeating El Salvador 1-0 on Tuesday for its second win in as many days. Ailish Hennessy scored in the 50th minute for the Canadians, who opened tournament play with a 1-0 win over Puerto Rico. Canada wraps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer McIntosh says she would return to Paris to be flag bearer at closing ceremony
By The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2024
After landing back in Toronto, Summer McIntosh says she would return to Paris if selected as Canada’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony. The Toronto teenager who won four medals at the Paris Games, including three golds and a silver, says it would be “an honour” to carry the flag for Canada. McIntosh says that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians men’s doubles teams bounced at NBO Open in Montreal
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2024
MONTREAL – It was double trouble for a pair of Canadian men’s doubles combos on Tuesday at the National Bank Open at IGA Stadium. Denis Shapovalov and Vasek Pospisil lost 6-4, 6-3 to Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori of Italy in 62 minutes, while Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alexis Galarneau lost 6-0, 6-1 in 46 minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Canadian international winger Junior Hoilett signs with Scotland’s Hibernian
By The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2024
EDINBURGH, United Kingdom – Veteran Canadian international winger Junior Hoilett has signed a one-year contract with Scotland’s Hibernian. The 34-year-old from Brampton, Ont., was with Scotland’s Aberdeen most recently, signing a short-term contact in February that lasted the remainder of the season. Hoilett has won 63 caps for Canada and saw action in all three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers’ hammer throw gold rescues the day for Canada at the Paris Games
By The Canadian Press on August 6th, 2024
PARIS – With just two throws to go and trailing her American rival, Camryn Rogers stepped into the hammer throwing circle at Stade de France. The Canadian world champion let loose, hurling the hammer 76.97 metres and surging into the lead. Rogers’ throw stood, giving Canada a sweep of the hammer throw titles at the ... Read More »
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