The Associated Press HOUSTON–Trent Thornton was looking forward to yesterday’s game against the Astros since he was traded to Toronto in the off-season. He delivered arguably his best start of the season. Thornton shut down his former team into the seventh inning, Teoscar Hernández hit two of Toronto’s season-high five […]
National Sports
By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Gary Woodland denied Brooks Koepka’s bold bid at history and made U.S. Open memories of his own Sunday with two clutch shots, a birdie putt on the final hole and that silver trophy in his hands at Pebble Beach. Yeah, […]
The Associated PressJimmy Golen BOSTON–Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was waiting patiently, as NHL rookies learn to do, while the Stanley Cup was passed from teammate to teammate across the recently conquered ice of the new Boston Garden. Thirteen St. Louis players took their turn with the iconic trophy, raising it […]
The Associated PressJanie McCauley OAKLAND, Calif.–Stephen Curry offered a long list of things motivating the Golden State Warriors to extend their season once more and keep alive the chase for a third straight championship. Winning for injured teammate Kevin Durant certainly ranks No. 1 heading into Game 6 of the […]
By Jimmy Golen The Associated Press BOSTON — Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was waiting patiently, as NHL rookies learn to do, while the Stanley Cup was passed from teammate to teammate across the recently conquered ice of the new Boston Garden. Thirteen St. Louis players took their turn with the […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–Kyle Lowry took aim and released the ball as the clock’s final seconds ticked down. But Draymond Green’s outstretched hand guaranteed there would be no buzzer-beating heroics by the Raptors. And no NBA championship for Toronto and Canada. At least not on this night. “It felt […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson MONTPELLIER, France–Canada overcame some early tournament jitters and a stubborn Cameroon defence to win its Women’s World Cup opener 1-0 yesterday. Centre back Kadeisha Buchanan came to the rescue with a towering leap to head in the deciding goal on the eve of halftime. The relief […]
The Associated PressJay Cohen ST. LOUIS–Facing elimination in an oh-so-hostile environment, Tuukka Rask and Brad Marchand stepped up for the Boston Bruins once again. The Stanley Cup Final is heading to Game 7 because two of Boston’s biggest stars love the biggest moments. Rask made 28 saves, Marchand had a […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich PARIS–For a few, fleeting moments yesterday, Rafael Nadal found his French Open supremacy seemingly threatened by Dominic Thiem, a younger, talented opponent challenging him in the final for the second consecutive year. A poor game from Nadal allowed Thiem to break him and even things at […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill ANCASTER, Ont.–Rory McIlroy examined the RBC Canadian Open trophy closely, reading the names to himself, soaking in the history of the 110-year old championship. His name will be the next one etched on to the trophy’s silver surface after he fired a 9-under 61 on Sunday […]
By Martin Jose Adames The Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was hospitalized Monday following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said. Dominican National Police Director Ney Aldrin […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s teammates know to not to miss the star rookie’s at-bats, especially when the game can be altered with one of his potent swings. Guerrero didn’t disappoint last night, launching a line drive to straightaway centre field in the eighth inning to score three runs […]
