The Associated PressRonald Blum NEW YORK–Dellin Betances threw a full-count breaking ball with no bite to Russell Martin that sailed well high and outside, forcing in the go-ahead run with his fourth walk of the eighth inning. The All-Star reliever swiped at the toss back from catcher Austin Romine as […]
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The Associated Press AUGUSTA, N.J.–Authorities say an 11-month-old boy was hit in the face by a line drive foul ball while sitting in his stroller at a professional baseball game in New Jersey. State police spokesman Lt. Ted Schaefer says the boy was hit in his right eye by the […]
The Associated PressMike Fitzpatrick NEW YORK–One big development for the banged-up N.Y. Yankees as they’ve limped toward the all-star break the past few weeks: Masahiro Tanaka is back in top form. Tanaka pitched seven sharp innings for his second-straight win following a long slump as the Yankees beat the skidding […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Ubaldo Jimenez came into last night’s game with just two wins on the season and a bloated 7.26 ERA. But a clinical performance from the Orioles’ right-hander–eight shutout innings in Baltimore’s 2-0 win–showed the Toronto Blue Jays why they can’t judge a pitcher off his numbers […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY–Calgary Stampeders’ head coach Dave Dickenson wasn’t feeling all that celebratory after a hectic 43-39 win over the Ottawa Redblacks last night. In fact, Dickenson gave the impression of a man grateful to slide off a bucking bronco in one piece. He was uncomfortable with a lack […]
The Associated Press LONDON–The “Big 4” got a tough draw at Wimbledon. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, the only four men to win the Wimbledon title over the last 14 years and the top four seeded players this year, all could face difficult opponents in the […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill TORONTO–As Marcus Stroman strode across the third-base line and headed toward the Blue Jays’ dugout, he looked up at the fans giving him a standing ovation and pounded his chest. He then clapped into his glove and shouted to the Toronto fans, egging them on. Stroman […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer CALGARY–The Calgary Stampeders’ home-opener tonight against the Ottawa Redblacks just feels like continuation of their tie to start the season last week. “Maybe you should just do total score for the two weeks and give that team two wins,” quipped Redblacks’ quarterback Trevor Harris. “It feels […]
The Associated Press POTOMAC, Md.–Tiger Woods’ extended absence from golf isn’t being felt just on the course. Woods can bring excitement to a tournament even if he isn’t playing–as he’s shown over the years at the Quicken Loans National, which he hosts. This year, though, Woods will miss the trophy […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The Toronto Raptors have promoted Bobby Webster to general manager following the departure of Jeff Weltman to the Magic last month. Webster moves into the job after working as the team’s vice-president of basketball strategy since 2016. He joined the front office in 2013, helping construct the […]
The Associated Press Marc Methot could go from playing with Erik Karlsson to pairing up with another young Swedish defenceman after a trade to the Dallas Stars. Dallas acquired the 32-year-old Methot from the Vegas Golden Knights yesterday for goaltending prospect Dylan Ferguson and a 2020 second-round pick. The teams […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel It was perhaps fitting that Paul Kariya learned of his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame from Teemu Selanne. Selanne called his former teammate before chairman Lanny McDonald could deliver the news–and even was hoping Kariya might pick up the tab for a private plane […]
