The Canadian PressPeter Henderson TORONTO—The Toronto Blue Jays are leading the major leagues in scoring and RBIs yet owner Rogers Communications Inc. probably is most pleased about the ROI—the return on investment. Fan interest in the team has surged since general manager Alex Anthopoulos pulled off deals that netted the […]
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The Canadian PressJim Morris COQUITLAM, B.C.—France’s Karine Icher made it look easy yesterday. Icher birded seven of her first 11 holes to shoot a seven-under 65 and lead after the first round of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open golf tournament. “Golf should be simple,” said the native of Chateauroux, who […]
The Canadian PressPeter Henderson TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are leading the league in wins, scoring and RBIs, yet owner Rogers Communications Inc. is probably most pleased about the ROI — the return on investment. Fan interest in the team has surged since general manager Alex Anthopoulos pulled off […]
The Associated Press CHICAGO—Detroit’s Daniel Norris became just the 19th pitcher to hit a home run in his first major-league at-bat before suffering an injury that will send him to the disabled list. Norris left yesterday’s game against the Chicago Cubs with a strained right oblique and is headed to […]
The Associated PressPhilip Marcelo BOSTON — Boston’s failed bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics underestimated costs for hosting the games, potentially leaving Massachusetts taxpayers on the hook for significant cost overruns, according to a state-funded report released Tuesday. Boston 2024, the local group organizing the bid, had projected construction costs […]
The Associated PressBen Walker NEW YORK—Long after they saw starter Bryan Mitchell suddenly exit with a bloody face and head to the hospital, the N.Y. Yankees were greeted with a most welcome sight: the rookie pitcher was back in the locker-room after a late win. Chase Headley hit a bases-loaded […]
The Associated Press SAN DIEGO—Colin Rea’s second big-league start was less dramatic than his first. But it ended the same way: with a victory for the San Diego Padres’ right-hander. Rea became just the seventh starter in Padres’ history to begin his big-league career 2-0, pitching into the sixth inning […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph Brooke Henderson’s first LPGA Tour win didn’t stop her from having to play golf on Mondays. Henderson completed an eight-stroke victory Sunday at the $1.3-million (U.S.) Cambia Portland Classic to become the first Canadian to win an LPGA event since Charlottetown’s Lorie Kane in 2001. She […]
The Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C.—Tiger Woods will play the Wyndham Championship for the first time. In an e-mail to The Associated Press yesterday, agent Mark Steinberg confirmed Woods will play in Greensboro this week. That ends a few days of uncertainty around Sedgefield County Club—the site of the final tournament […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer Danica Patrick’s fit and healthy lifestyle has landed her a new sponsor that allows her to stay with Stewart-Haas Racing. SHR announced a deal Tuesday that makes Nature’s Bakery the primary sponsor of Patrick’s No. 10 Chevrolet beginning next season. The Nevada-based food brand replaces Patrick’s […]
The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore.—Brooke Henderson got her breakthrough LPGA Tour victory. The Canadian teen will have to wait a little longer to become a tour member. Henderson won the Cambia Portland Classic by eight strokes yesterday to become the third-youngest champion in LPGA Tour history at 17 years, 11 […]
The Associated Press SHEBOYGAN, Wis.—Given a third-straight chance to finally win a major, Jason Day promised a fight to the finish in the PGA Championship. Turns out the biggest fight was to hold back the tears. Worried that this year might turn out to be a major failure, Day never […]
