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Bassitt says everyone to blame as Jays’ shoddy season worsens with 13-0 loss to Rays
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
TORONTO – Chris Bassitt declared everyone in the Toronto Blue Jays organization should bear the blame for its shoddy season. Bassitt (8-9) made his remarks after the Tampa Bay Rays (52-51) throttled the Blue Jays (46-56) 13-0 with 16 hits in the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday. “I would say there’s not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: COC removes women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman amid spying scandal
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
PARIS – The Canadian Olympic Committee has removed women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman from her role at the Paris Games amid a drone spying scandal. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys open training camp more concerned with playoff success than contractual uncertainty
By Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press on July 25th, 2024
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) – Owner Jerry Jones knows the situation the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in as training camp started on Thursday. Quarterback Dak Prescott is going into the last year of his contract. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is holding out, seeking a new contract. Linebacker Micah Parsons is also in line for a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bradley confounds Toronto batters as Tampa Bay Rays blast Blue Jays 13-0
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
TORONTO – Taj Bradley pitched six shutout innings and allowed only two hits in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 13-0 rout to take the rubber match in their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. On the strength of a 16-hit attack, the Rays (52-51) won for the seventh time in 11 outings, while the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Lauren Coughlin takes early lead at CPKC Women’s Open
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
CALGARY – American Lauren Coughlin credits her caddie, Terry McNamara, with helping keep her head in the game during the opening round of the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open golf tournament. Coughlin shot a 4-under, 68 on Thursday to sit atop the early leaderboard at the Canadian women’s golf championship. “I think I was just super ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks chase fourth straight home win when they host the Calgary Stampeders
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
OTTAWA – Dru Brown has the Ottawa Redblacks in unfamiliar territory. Ottawa (4-2) hosts the Calgary Stampeders (3-3) on Friday night. The Redblacks have matched the best start in their 10-year history _ first recorded in 2018 _ and a victory would give the franchise five wins from its opening seven games for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL fines Edmonton quarterback Bethel-Thompson for public criticism of schedule
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
TORONTO – A second condemnation of the CFL schedule has earned Edmonton Elks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson another fine. The CFL announced Thursday it was penalizing Bethel-Thompson for a second violation of its code of conduct. Following Edmonton’s 20-14 loss to Ottawa on Friday, Bethel-Thompson was publicly critical of the league having both teams play on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington Nationals
By Patrick Stevens, The Associated Press on July 25th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday that completed a three-game sweep. After falling one out short of a no-hitter two years ago when he gave up a single to current teammate Luis Arráez, Cease accomplished the feat when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada rugby sevens coach Damian McGrath shares life lessons in book
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
Damian McGrath learned more than a few life lessons in coaching the Canadian, Samoan, German and Kenyan rugby sevens teams. The veteran English coach shares some of those learnings in his book, “Can You Be Fluent in Success?” which is subtitled “A fresh perspective on business coaching through the lens of an international rugby leader.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Canada tops New Zealand 2-1 in Olympic soccer opener
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
SAINT-ETIENNE, France – The Canadian women’s soccer team is opening the Paris Games with a 2-1 victory over New Zealand. Cloe Lacasse and Evelyne Viens scored for the defending champions in the Group A opener at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium. Mackenzie Barrie tallied early in the first half for New Zealand before Lacasse tied it late in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran quarterback Jeremiah Masoli lands back on Redblacks roster
By The Canadian Press on July 25th, 2024
OTTAWA – Jeremiah Masoli is back on the Ottawa Redblacks roster. Masoli was listed as the third quarterback on Ottawa’s depth chart Thursday. The Redblacks (4-2) host the Calgary Stampeders (3-3) on Friday night. Dru Brown will make a seventh straight start for Ottawa, with Dustin Crum serving as his backup. Masoli, 35, suffered a ... Read More »
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