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Blue Bombers dominate Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division's best

Blue Bombers dominate Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division's best

WINNIPEG — There’s just something about playing the B.C. Lions that brings out the best in Kenny Lawler.
Thursday's sports scoreboard for August 3, 2023

Thursday's sports scoreboard for August 3, 2023

Thursday's Scoreboard Women's World Cup Preliminary Round South Korea 1 Germany 1 Morocco 1 Colombia 0 --- CFL Winnipeg 50 British Columbia 14 --- Major League Baseball American League Texas 5 Chicago White Sox 3 Baltimore 6 Toronto 1 N.Y.
Leylah Fernandez's match rescheduled after suspension of play at Citi DC Open

Leylah Fernandez's match rescheduled after suspension of play at Citi DC Open

WASHINGTON — Leylah Fernandez's second-round match at the Citi DC Open has been rescheduled. Play was suspended for the night on Thursday due to rain after an hours-long delay due to the weather.
Another Commonwealth Games bid quashed in Canada, Alberta the latest to withdraw

Another Commonwealth Games bid quashed in Canada, Alberta the latest to withdraw

CALGARY — The Commonwealth Games continue to be a tough sell domestically with a potential third Canadian bid dying by lack of provincial government enthusiasm.
Canada's Dorris wins gold at world para-swimming championships

Canada's Dorris wins gold at world para-swimming championships

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Canada's Danielle Dorris won gold in the S7 100-metre backstroke on Thursday at the para-swimming world championships. She finished with a time of one minute 22.02 seconds. American Julia Gaffney took silver in 1:22.
Russell Henley's strong finish gives him a 62 and a 1-shot lead at Wyndham, Canada's Svensson tied for second

Russell Henley's strong finish gives him a 62 and a 1-shot lead at Wyndham, Canada's Svensson tied for second

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Russell Henley still thinks about a poor finish from two years ago at the Wyndham Championship.
Vancouver Whitecaps go big in transfer window, signing Adekugbe, Laryea

Vancouver Whitecaps go big in transfer window, signing Adekugbe, Laryea

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps brought in some Canadian star power with two national team players joining the club as it looks to hold its spot in the Major League Soccer playoff picture.
Hinako Shibuno takes 1st-round lead at the Women’s Scottish Open

Hinako Shibuno takes 1st-round lead at the Women’s Scottish Open

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Hinako Shibuno shot an 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the Women's Scottish Open on Thursday. The Japanese major champion's bogey-free round put her two shots ahead of Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden at Dundonald Links.
Hit parade gives Orioles 6-1 win over Jays; Baltimore takes three of four in Toronto

Hit parade gives Orioles 6-1 win over Jays; Baltimore takes three of four in Toronto

TORONTO — Kevin Gausman is at a loss to explain why the Baltimore Orioles and other American League East teams are thriving against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Edmonton Oilers hire former McDavid agent Jeff Jackson as team CEO

Edmonton Oilers hire former McDavid agent Jeff Jackson as team CEO

EDMONTON — Jeff Jackson once represented Edmonton Oilers star forward Connor McDavid and defenceman Evan Bouchard as their agent. Now Jackson is the new CEO of hockey operations for the NHL team.