The Canadian PressNick Patch TORONTO–With his second walk-off grand slam in four days, Steve Pearce lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a miraculous 11-10 comeback win over the L.A. Angels yesterday afternoon to avoid a three-game sweep. The Angels held a 10-4 lead entering the ninth inning and many of […]
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By Stephen Hawkins The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre got his 3,000th career hit in a fitting way ‚Äî a hard hit down the line past third base. The 38-year-old Texas Rangers third baseman doubled Sunday to become the first player from the Dominican Republic, and 31st overall, […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–Steve Pearce and Kendrys Morales hammered their way into the Blue Jays’ record book yesterday afternoon as Toronto completed a four-game sweep of the Oakland A’s with panache. There were some casualties en route to the 8-4 win–capped by Pearce’s grand slam in the 10th inning. […]
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins ARLINGTON, Tex.–Adrian Beltre just wanted to work hard, be consistent, and earn respect in the game. As a young player, he never even thought about historical numbers like 3,000 hits. “Never in my mind did I think that I was going to be in the position […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill OAKVILLE, Ont.–Sitting in the clubhouse at Glen Abbey Golf Course during a nearly two-hour suspension of play, Ollie Schniederjans, Kevin Chappell, and Matt Every all killed time in different ways. But when the thunderstorm finally passed, they put together identical seven-under 65s. Schniederjans, Chappell, and Every […]
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WINNIPEG–Matt Nichols wasn’t going to give up when a comeback looked improbable. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ quarterback ran 15 yards to help set up Andrew Harris’ winning one-yard touchdown as time expired in a wild 41-40 victory over the Montreal Alouettes last night. “I was going to do anything to […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON–The Washington Nationals staged their own version of the Home Run Derby, with Michael Blazek serving as the unwilling batting practice pitcher. Washington tied a franchise record with eight homers, and also matched two major-league marks during a prolific third inning that highlighted a 15-2 rout of […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–If last night’s start was Marco Estrada’s last in a Blue Jays’ uniform, he wasn’t happy with the way he performed. The pending free agent, who could be moved before Monday’s non-waiver trade deadline, pitched five full innings for the first time since June 24, and […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill OAKVILLE, Ont.–When Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor begin the opening round of the RBC Canadian Open this afternoon, it’s going to feel more like a trip down memory lane than a national championship on the PGA Tour. They’re paired up in the first round of a […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–This is what happens when a team wins as much as the L.A. Dodgers: they believe they will find a way to win every night. So when they fell behind 5-0 to Minnesota Twins’ ace Ervin Santana last night, they did not waver. When they pulled […]
The Associated Press MOORESVILLE, N.C.–Ryan Blaney will drive a third entry for Team Penske in NASCAR’s top series next year. Blaney will drive the No. 12 Ford, and join Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski in team owner Roger Penske’s NASCAR lineup. The 23-year-old Blaney was signed to Penske in 2012 […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Kyries Hebert hasn’t slowed down on the football field–and his wit still is quick off of it. The Montreal linebacker will play the 150th game of his 12-year CFL career when the Alouettes visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers tonight. Hebert has seen and heard a lot, […]
