The Associated PressDoug Ferguson AUSTIN, Tex.–Defending champion Jason Day lasted only six holes at the Dell Technologies Match Play until a heavy heart forced an early departure. Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth might not be far behind. The opening round of golf’s most unpredictable tournament took a stunning turn yesterday […]
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The Associated PressMark Didtler DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays’ star Josh Donaldson made his spring training debut yesterday, going 0-for-2 with a walk in his first game since injuring his right calf more than a month ago. The 2015 AL MVP hurt himself Feb. 17 while running sprints. He was the […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel TORONTO–Nazem Kadri called last night’s game a “must-win” for the Maple Leafs if they were to have any hope of chasing down the Boston Bruins for third spot in the Atlantic division. It took until the 58th minute before the Leafs pulled in front, with Tyler […]
The Canadian Press BEIJING–Canada is on the verge of clinching a playoff spot at the world women’s curling championship after a pair of victories today. Ottawa’s Rachel Homan defeated South Korea’s EunJung Kim 9-8 before dumping Scotland’s Eve Muirhead 8-2 in evening play at the Capital Gymnasium. The Canadian team […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson ORLANDO, Fla.–Marc Leishman kept shifting his eyes toward the glare coming from the silver Arnold Palmer Invitational trophy at his side. Beyond the shiny prize, between two images of Palmer, was a black banner with six words that defined how Palmer approached the game. “You must […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–Two games after their post-rout meeting, the rallying cry to play harder continues to resonate with the Toronto Raptors. DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points to lift the Raptors to their second-straight win–a 116-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers yesterday. “It’s just energy and effort,” said Cory […]
The Associated PressBob Baum AVONDALE, Ariz.–Ryan Newman gambled and skipped a tire-changing pit stop to move from seventh place to the lead, then held on over the final two laps for a surprise victory in yesterday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series race. The 39-year-old Newman, who broke a 127-race winless […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Josh Morrissey is doing a lot of things right for a young defenceman this season. The 21-year-old rookie chalked up another good outing when his one-timer with 7:17 left in the third period lifted the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild yesterday. […]
The Canadian Press BEIJING–Rachel Homan and Team Canada have taken sole possession of first place at the women’s world curling championship with a 5-0 record. Canada opened play today with a 7-5 win over the United States before edging previously-undefeated Switzerland 8-6. The result put Homan’s rink atop the table […]
By Fares Akram The Associated Press KHAN YUNIS, Palestinian Territory — The young Palestinian women substitute Islamic headscarves for baseball caps and field tennis balls with fabric gloves, giving a decidedly local feel to the great American pastime. They are trying to bring baseball to the Gaza Strip, an effort […]
The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.–NASCAR on Wednesday declined to penalize Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, or their crews for their post-race scuffle at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. The hard racing for position led to Busch confronting Logano after the race and throwing a punch. Busch was knocked to the […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer The next move for Rachel Homan at the women’s world curling championship is the top of the podium after silver and bronze medals in previous appearances. Homan, third Emma Miskew, second Joanne Courtney, and lead Lisa Weagle out of the Ottawa Curling Club open the 2017 […]
