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Japan exits the Women's World Cup but sees progress in young squad

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two years ago on home soil, they rebuilt, hiring a new coach and focusing on youth. The result? Japan scored in ...

Aug 11, 2023

Sweden stakes a claim at Women's World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 a...

Aug 11, 2023

Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory

EDMONTON - Dru Brown threw four touchdowns and 307 yards in a relief appearance as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers erased a 22-0 deficit to defeat the hapless Edmonton Elks 38-29 on Thursday. The Bombers im...

Aug 10, 2023

Paralluelo's extra-time goal gives Spain a win over the Dutch and a Women's World Cup semifinal spot

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Salma Paralluelo scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over Netherlands Friday and send the sixth-ranked nation into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup ...

Aug 10, 2023

Jordan Spieth keeps a clean card in the mud for a 63 to lead the PGA Tour playoff opener

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan Spieth kept a clean card and clean pants, even without having to roll them up to his calves on a rain-soaked course. He opened with a 7-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot...

Aug 10, 2023

Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have some questions on offence as they look for a third win in a row Friday against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders. Starting quarterback Cody Fajardo is expect...

Aug 10, 2023

Cougars release forward Fischer O'Brien

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Cougars have made a roster move announcing the release of forward Fischer O'BrienO'Brien played three seasons with the Cougars with this past season being his best one...

Aug 10, 2023

McCulloch wins Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots

CALEDON, Ont. - Ashton McCulloch shot a final round of 70 to win the 118th Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots. McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., was the only player in the field to shoo...

Aug 10, 2023

Syndergaard helps Guardians earn 4-3 victory over Blue Jays

CLEVELAND (AP) - Noah Syndergaard won for the first time since April 30, rookies Brayan Rocchio and Jos Tena sparked Cleveland's offense, and the Guardians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursd...

Aug 10, 2023

Prince George baseball player heading to Kentucky on athletic scholarship

PRINCE GEORGE - Troy Todoruk first got into baseball at a young age, with both his parents playing softball and baseball. Fast forward to 2023 and Todoruk is off the state of Kentucky to play baseball...

Aug 10, 2023