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Toronto FC looks forward to Inter Miami, hoping Lionel Messi will play Wednesday
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
Toronto FC leaves for Florida on Tuesday for a mid-week game at Inter Miami, wondering whether Lionel Messi will be waiting at DRV PNK Stadium. After leading Miami to the Leagues Cup title and the U.S. Open Cup final, the Argentine star has sat out the last two MLS games. Miami coach Gerardo (Tata) Martino ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American forward Taylor Heise taken first overall at inaugural PWHL draft
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
TORONTO – Minnesota has selected forward Taylor Heise with the first overall pick of the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft. Tennis legend Billie Jean King, an investor in the league, made the announcement. Toronto selected veteran Canadian defender Jocelyne Larocque of Ste-Anne, Man., with the second pick. Heise of Lake City, Minn., is coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS terminates contract of CF Montreal midfielder Matko Miljevic
By The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer has terminated the contract of CF Montreal midfielder Matko Miljevic. An investigation found that he engaged in conduct detrimental to the league and violated his standard player agreement, MLS said Monday in a one-paragraph news release. Several media outlets reported last week that Miljevic was banned for life from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NFL player Sergio Brown’s mother is found dead, and now he is missing
By The Associated Press on September 18th, 2023
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) – Authorities searched Monday for a former NFL player after his 73-year-old mother’s body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home. Relatives told officers Saturday in Maywood that they could not find Sergio Brown, 35, or Myrtle Brown, police said. Officers found Myrtle Brown’s body, and a medical examiner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 3 Boston 2 Cleveland 9 Texas 2 Baltimore 5 Tampa Bay 4 (11 innings) Houston 7 Kansas City 1 Minnesota 4 Chicago White Sox 0 Detroit 5 L.A. Angels 3 National League Arizona 6 Chicago Cubs 2 St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 5 Miami 16 Atlanta 2 N.Y. Mets 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sahith Theegala wins the Fortinet Championship in Napa for his first PGA Tour victory
By Michael Wagaman, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
NAPA, Calif. (AP) – Sahith Theegala made more than enough birdies to cover for his mistakes while playing with the lead on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory at the Fortinet Championship, his first win in 74 starts on the PGA Tour. The 25-year-old Theegala, who began the day with a two-shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theegala wins Fortinet Championship for first PGA Tour title
By Michael Wagaman, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2023
NAPA, Calif. (AP) – Sahith Theegala made more than enough birdies to cover for his mistakes while playing with the lead on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory at the Fortinet Championship, his first win in 74 starts on the PGA Tour. The 25-year-old Theegala, who began the day with a two-shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouchard, Fernandez net singles wins in Mexico
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Eugenie Bouchard had to work a little longer than expected, but she made it through to the round of 32 at the Guadalajara Open on Sunday. The Montreal athlete advanced to the second round of women’s singles at the Mexican WTA 1000 tournament with a 6-1, 7-6 (4) victory over Renata Zarazua ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouchard wins opening match in Mexico
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Eugenie Bouchard of Montreal had to work a little longer than expected, but she made it through the first round of the Guadalajara Open on Sunday. Bouchard advanced to the second round of women’s singles at the Mexican WTA 1000 tournament with a 6-1, 7-6 (4) victory over Renata Zarazua of Mexico ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s De Grasse wins 200m Diamond League title with impressive season-best showing
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
EUGENE, Ore. – Canada’s Andre De Grasse had an impressive season-best performance in the men’s 200 metres to win his first Diamond League title at the Prefontaine Classic on Sunday. The Markham, Ont., native showed off his vintage final gear down the stretch to pull ahead and cross the line in 19.76 seconds. Americans Kenny ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chapman hits winning double as Blue Jays complete sweep of Red Sox with 3-2 victory
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2023
TORONTO – Matt Chapman’s walkoff double off the centre field wall gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-2 win to complete a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The sweep concluded a 10-game homestand that saw the Blue Jays (83-67) finish 6-4 and eliminate the bad vibrations from the Texas Rangers’ four-game ... Read More »
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