Category Archives: Sports
Ally Ewing stretches lead to 5 shots at Women's British Open midway through second round
WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) - American golfer Ally Ewing stretched her lead to five strokes midway through the second round of the Women's British Open after shooting a 6-under 66, the low score ...
Aug 11, 2023
Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won title.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The Matildas have co-hosted this tournament with New...
Aug 11, 2023
Japan exits the Women's World Cup but sees progress in young squad
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two years ago on home soil, they rebuilt, hiring a new coach and focusing on youth. The result? Japan scored in ...
Aug 11, 2023
Sweden stakes a claim at Women's World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 a...
Aug 11, 2023
Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory
EDMONTON - Dru Brown threw four touchdowns and 307 yards in a relief appearance as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers erased a 22-0 deficit to defeat the hapless Edmonton Elks 38-29 on Thursday. The Bombers im...
Aug 10, 2023
Paralluelo's extra-time goal gives Spain a win over the Dutch and a Women's World Cup semifinal spot
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Salma Paralluelo scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over Netherlands Friday and send the sixth-ranked nation into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup ...
Aug 10, 2023
Jordan Spieth keeps a clean card in the mud for a 63 to lead the PGA Tour playoff opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan Spieth kept a clean card and clean pants, even without having to roll them up to his calves on a rain-soaked course. He opened with a 7-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot...
Aug 10, 2023
Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have some questions on offence as they look for a third win in a row Friday against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders. Starting quarterback Cody Fajardo is expect...
Aug 10, 2023
McCulloch wins Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots
CALEDON, Ont. - Ashton McCulloch shot a final round of 70 to win the 118th Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots. McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., was the only player in the field to shoo...
Aug 10, 2023
Syndergaard helps Guardians earn 4-3 victory over Blue Jays
CLEVELAND (AP) - Noah Syndergaard won for the first time since April 30, rookies Brayan Rocchio and Jos Tena sparked Cleveland's offense, and the Guardians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursd...
Aug 10, 2023