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RBC Canadian Open teeing off amid controversy in golf world
Some of the world’s top players are teeing off at the RBC Canadian Open today amid the hotly debated LIV Golf-PGA Tour controversy that rocked the golf world this week. Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy is looking for his third consecutive Canadian Open title as the tournament kicks off at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf & Country Club. McIlroy was the PGA…
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MLB: Blue Jays beat Astros 3-2
Toronto – On Wednesday night, pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk hit the first and Bo Bichet and Brandon Belt hit solo home runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Houston Astros, 3–2. Chris Basitt (7 wins, 4 losses) pitched 8 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs, 5 strikeouts, and no walks, making it a winning streak. Jordan Romano earned his…
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WNBA: Griner in 1st Texas game since Russian release
Arlington, Texas – Six months after being released from a Russian prison, Britney Greiner made a private trip home to Texas to go out for dinner and court with Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA star’s home state. Even before the first game of a back-to-back series against the Dallas Wings, Greiner received shouts of encouragement while eating with his teammates.…
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Kirk drives in winning run as Jays edge Astros 3-2
TORONTO – On Wednesday, Beau Bichet and Brandon Belt hit homers and pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk hit the game-winning hit to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros. Toronto starter Chris Basitt allowed two earned runs and four hits in eight innings. Markham, Ontario’s Jordan Romano made 16 saves in his ninth run as the Blue…
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Ex-Florida football player Travis Rudolph acquitted in fatal shooting
West Palm Beach, Florida – A South Florida jury on Wednesday agreed to find that a former Florida State University football player acted in self-defense when he shot and injured a man hours after getting into a fight with his girlfriend. bottom. Travis Rudolph, 27, was acquitted of one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder by…
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French Open: No. 1 Iga Swiatek defeats Coco Gauff
Paris – This felt like a match that Coco Gauff simply needed to claim if he was going to win a set against No. 1 Iga Swiatek, let alone a match in the end. With shouts of “Go, Coco!” Then, “Hello Coco!” Gauff scored two break points after a shot from the stands of Court Philippe Chatrier and a one-all…
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‘Money talks’: Rory McIlroy comments on PGA-LIV Golf deal
Toronto – Rory McIlroy has said he has mixed feelings about the PGA Tour’s new deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. McIlroy spoke at the RBC Canadian Open the day after the new business partnership was announced. PIF owns rival tour LIV Golf, which was founded a year ago and rocked the world of men’s professional golf. McIlroy was…
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NFL players robbed at gunpoint but not physically harmed
Bellaire, Ohio – Cleveland Browns manager Kevin Stefanski was robbed at gunpoint by six masked men outside a downtown nightclub, but was relieved two defenders were not physically harmed. expressed. Cleveland police said the players had been robbed of jewelry and a truck during an early morning raid. Police redacted the player’s name in the incident report at the scene.…
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Alphonso Davies hosts soccer camp, inspires young players
Edmonton – Emerson Doyle, 8, was thrilled to show off his moves to Canadian soccer player Alphonso Davies on Tuesday. “I took a step over. I showed him a step,” Emerson said, holding a blue soccer ball in his left arm. “Then Alfonso said, ‘That’s cool.'” Emerson was one of 44 children aged 8 to 12 who attended alongside Canadian…
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MLB: Judge injured for 2nd time this season
new york – New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has been placed on the disabled list for the second time this season after injuring his right toe while making a spectacular catch at Dodger Stadium. The reigning American League MVP missed Tuesday night’s second straight game against the Chicago White Sox. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced after his team lost…
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