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Source: Montreal Alouettes sign linebacker Sankey to contract.
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
MONTREAL – Darnell Sankey is back in the CFL. The veteran middle linebacker has signed a one-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes, according to a CFL source. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Als haven’t publicly announced the move. The six-foot-one, 245-pound Sankey, a native of San Jose, Calif., is coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Britain’s Adam Yates takes Montreal Grand Prix cycling race
By Ireland Compton, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
MONTREAL – A hard, final push by Adam Yates rewarded the British cyclist with a victory Sunday in the Montreal Grand Prix. The UAE Team Emirates’ rider fought off a challenge by Ineos Grenadiers’ Pavel Sivakov over the final 300 metres to take the 221-kilometre race, and also earn the top climber award. Montreal’s race ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns after nonconsensual kiss at Women’s World Cup final
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
MADRID (AP) – Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women’s World Cup for the first time. Rubiales announced his resignation Sunday in a message posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales resigns after World Cup kiss scandal
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
MADRID (AP) – Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after a kiss scandal which tarnished Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup. Rubiales announced his resignation Sunday in a message posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “After my swift suspension by FIFA, and the rest of the cases ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiermaier lifts Blue Jays over Royals 5-2; Toronto keeps pace in wild-card hunt
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
TORONTO – Kevin Kiermaier’s seventh-inning home run lifted the Blue Jays over the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Sunday as Toronto kept pace in the American League’s wild-card chase. Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio added RBI singles in the eighth as Toronto (80-63) completed a three-game sweep of the Royals. José BerrÃos (10-10) struck out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales resigns after kiss scandal at World Cup
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
MADRID (AP) – Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after a kiss scandal which tarnished Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup. Rubiales announced his resignation Sunday in a message posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dabrowski and partner Routliffe win U.S. Open women’s doubles crown
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
NEW YORK – Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski claimed her first Grand Slam title in women’s doubles Sunday when she and partner Erin Routliffe won the U.S. Open final in straight sets. Dabrowski and Routliffe defeated Laura Siegemund of Germany and Vera Zvonareva of Russia 7-6 (11-9), 6-3 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Dabrowski won mixed doubles crowns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portuguese rider Rui Costa wins Vuelta 15th stage, American Sepp Kuss retains overall lead
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
LEKUNBERRI, Spain (AP) – Portuguese veteran Rui Costa sprinted to victory in the 15th stage of the Spanish Vuelta, while American Sepp Kuss retained the overall lead of the three-week race Sunday. Costa was part of a group of three riders at the front and managed to hold off Lennard Kämna and Santiago Buitrago to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he still feels ‘butterflies’
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – The word sounded a bit surprising – and frankly, fascinating – as soon as it passed Aaron Rodgers’ lips. The New York Jets quarterback was discussing his emotions before his pre-season debut with his new team a few weeks ago when he acknowledged he’s, well, just like everyone else. “Yeah, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norrman captures Irish Open golf title on European tour, McIlroy falters
By The Associated Press on September 10th, 2023
STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) – Vincent Norrman gave Sweden a second straight winner on the European tour when he shot 7-under 65 to capture the Irish Open title Sunday. Rory McIlroy faltered in the final round by hitting into the water on three different holes. A week after 23-year-old Ludvig Aberg produced a stunning finish to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Phenomenal’: Canada’s historic bronze medal at FIBA World Cup brings cause for pride
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2023
Canada stamped itself on the international stage with its first-ever medal at the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup on Sunday. And emotions were high. Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 39 points and Canada survived a fourth-quarter comeback by the U.S. to win 127-118 in overtime and claim bronze in Manila, Philippines. “I think it’s phenomenal,” ... Read More »
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