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Davidovich Fokina advances to Toronto semifinals with win over McDonald

TORONTO - Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is through to the semifinals at the men's National Bank Open after posting a 6-4, 6-2 win over American Mackenzie McDonald on Friday. The opportunistic Spaniard c...

Aug 11, 2023

Blue Jays starting pitcher Manoah sent to minors for second time this season

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have sent starting pitcher Alek Manoah to the minors for the second time this season. The team announced Friday that the right-hander has been optioned to Triple-A Buff...

Aug 11, 2023

Raptors announce training camp to be held in Vancouver area

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are returning to British Columbia for training camp. The NBA club announced Friday that it will open camp for the 2023-24 season on Oct. 3 at Christine Sinclair Community...

Aug 11, 2023

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