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Canada sets sights on success on World Cup stage with goal of Olympic berth complete
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
The goal of earning an Olympic berth is checked off, but that’s not where it ends in the mind of Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez. Canada qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2000 following an 88-85 comeback win over No. 1-ranked and defending champion Spain on Sunday at the FIBA Men’s Basketball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL Ottawa makes first three signings with trio of Canadian Olympians
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – A trio of Canadian Olympians are the first players to sign on with the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Ottawa franchise, the league announced Tuesday. Forwards Emily Clark and Brianne Jenner, and goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer have all agreed to terms on three-year contracts that will run through the 2026 season. Salary figures were not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate places pitcher Alek Manoah on temporarily inactive list
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been placed on the temporarily inactive list by the team’s Triple-A affiliate. The move by the Buffalo Bisons opens a roster spot as Manoah builds back up after missing almost a month of game action. He remains with the team, which was scheduled to play ... Read More »
1 responseMontreal Alouettes sign former third-round NFL draft pick Damontre Moore
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive lineman Damontre Moore, the team announced Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Moore, 30, was drafted in the third round of the NFL draft by the New York Giants in 2013 before playing 66 games in the league. The Texas A&M product registered a ... Read More »
1 responseSerbia moves into World Cup semifinals by beating Lithuania, which had just topped the U.S.
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on September 5th, 2023
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Lithuania beat the U.S. at the 1998 world championships, then failed to medal. Lithuania then beat the U.S. again at the 2004 Olympics, then failed to medal. And history will repeat itself at this World Cup. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 18 of his 21 points in the first half and Serbia – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With the Obamas and Biebers, Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Judge, the US Open stars aren’t just on court
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on September 5th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Coco Gauff glanced up at one of the 35-foot-wide video boards high atop Arthur Ashe Stadium during a U.S. Open match last week and caught a glimpse of celebrity couple Justin and Hailey Bieber. “I saw them immediately on the jumbotron. I don’t know if the camera saw me looking up,” ... Read More »
1 responseSpanish soccer federation fires women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda amid Rubiales controversy
By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on September 5th, 2023
MADRID (AP) – The Spanish soccer federation fired women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda on Tuesday, less than three weeks after his team won the Women’s World Cup title and amid the controversy involving suspended federation president Luis Rubiales. The coach was among those who applauded Rubiales when he refused to resign despite facing widespread ... Read More »
1 responseUSA rolls past Italy 100-63 to reach Basketball World Cup semifinals
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on September 5th, 2023
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – The United States is headed to the medal round of the Basketball World Cup, bouncing back from its first loss of the tournament in emphatic fashion. Mikal Bridges scored 14 of his 24 points in the first half, Tyrese Haliburton added 18 and the U.S. was airtight for long stretches defensively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard CFL Toronto 41 Hamilton 28 Calgary 35 Edmonton 31 — MLB American League Toronto 6 Oakland 5 (10 innings) Houston 13 Texas 6 Boston 7 Tampa Bay 3 Minnesota 20 Cleveland 6 Kansas City 12 Chicago White Sox 1 Baltimore 6 L.A. Angels 3 National League Chicago Cubs 5 San Francisco 0 Arizona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampeders come from behind to edge Elks 35-31 in Labour Day thriller
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to overtake the visiting Edmonton Elks 35-31 on Monday. Trailing by 15 points after three quarters, Stampeder quarterback Jake Maier scored a rushing touchdown. He threw a pass to Reggie Begelton in the end zone that was called for pass interference, which resulted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampeders come from behind to beat Elks 35-31 in Labour Day thriller
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on September 4th, 2023
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to overtake the visiting Edmonton Elks 35-31 on Monday. Trailing by 15 points after three quarters, Stampeder quarterback Jake Maier scored a rushing touchdown and threw a touchdown pass to Reggie Begelton in the end zone. Dedrick Mills scored the winning touchdown with ... Read More »
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