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Wild-Card Hopes: Toronto Blue Jays on playoff bubble entering stretch drive
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
TORONTO – Back-to-back series wins over the Colorado Rockies and Oakland Athletics have given the Toronto Blue Jays some momentum for the stretch drive. A three-game set against another lowly opponent – the Kansas City Royals – begins Friday, kicking off a critical 10-game homestand that includes series against the Texas Rangers and Boston Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz reaches the US Open semifinals and closes in on a second consecutive title
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on September 6th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Carlos Alcaraz found himself in a hint of a predicament 35 minutes into his U.S. Open quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev on Wednesday night. At 3-all in the first set under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Zverev earned the first break points of the match. An opening. An opportunity to gain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Oakland 5 Toronto 2 Cleveland 2 Minnesota 1 Tampa Bay 3 Boston 1 N.Y. Yankees 4 Detroit 3 Chicago White Sox 6 Kansas City 4 Houston 12 Texas 3 Baltimore 10 L.A. Angels 3 National League Pittsburgh 5 Milwaukee 4 Chicago Cubs 8 San Francisco 2 Arizona 12 Colorado 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz averts an early challenge from Alexander Zverev to return to the US Open semifinals
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on September 6th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Carlos Alcaraz found himself in a hint of a predicament 35 minutes into his U.S. Open quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev on Wednesday night. At 3-all in the first set under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Zverev earned the first break points of the match. An opening. An opportunity to gain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jake Sanderson to eight-year, US$64.4M extension
By The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year, US$64.4-million extension, the team announced Wednesday. Sanderson had four goals and 28 assists in 77 games as a rookie with the Senators last season. The contract, which pays him $8.05 million annually, begins in 2024-25 and runs through 2031-32. Sanderson enters the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach names four uncapped players in tour roster for England test matches
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has named four uncapped players in his 32-woman roster for test matches later this month against top-ranked England. Caroline Crossley, Julia Omokhuale, Krissy Scurfield and Ashlynn Smith could all make their 15s debut for Canada. There is also a recall for Magali Harvey, World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Pérez and Kevin Smith homers power Athletics to a 5-2 win over Blue Jays
By Michael Wagaman, The Associated Press on September 6th, 2023
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Carlos Pérez broke out of a lengthy batting slump with a two-run homer off Hyun Jin Ryu and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Wednesday. It was a milestone day for Ryu. The 36-year-old left-hander threw 77 pitches in his seventh start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFLPA initiates investigation into Elks-Stamps game amid air quality concerns
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
TORONTO – The CFL Players’ Association says Occupational Health and Safety in Alberta is investigating the CFL’s decision to play the Edmonton Elks-Calgary Stampeders game Monday despite smoky conditions in Calgary. The Stampeders rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Elks 35-31 at McMahon Stadium. The contest was played despite Environment Canada’s Air Quality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-national team players excited by Canadian men’s growth, exposure on world stage
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
Hope has turned into reality for former members of the Canadian senior men’s basketball team. Canada clinched its first-ever semifinal spot at the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup on Wednesday with a win over Slovenia in Manila, Philippines. The team also qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday, ending a drought that dates back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee Titans trying to avoid rebuild in chasing Jaguars to retake AFC South title
By Teresa M. Walker, The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons has never even thought of his Tennessee Titans as rebuilding, especially not under coach Mike Vrabel. “I want to win, and I know Vrabes and them want to win,” Simmons said. “So I’m sure it’s never crossed their mind.” The Jacksonville Jaguars are the ... Read More »
1 responseTop Canadians test out the challenging Olympic surfing venue this week in Tahiti
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
Canada’s top surfers are riding the waves in Tahiti this week, testing the waters at Teahupo’o that will host next year’s Olympic surfing event. Dom Domic, executive director of Surf Canada, says it doesn’t get much better than Teahupo’o (pronounced Chop-pu) which he calls “probably “¦ one of the planet’s top three waves.” “It’s a ... Read More »
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