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Corey Conners tied for 1st-round lead at RBC Canadian Open, offering glimpse of bright golf future
Corey Conners shot a 5-under 67 on Thursday at the RBC Canadian Open at Toronto's Oakdale Golf and Country Club, putting himself in the mix to become the first Canadian to win the men’s national open since Pat Fletcher in 1954.
Having learned to win in Texas, Corey Conners aims to bring cool mindset home at Canadian Open
Since his first win in 2019, Canada's Corey Conners has established himself among the top players on the PGA Tour. On Sunday, he can become the first Canadian man to win the national open since 1954 as play begins Thursday at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf and Country Club.
McIlroy says PGA Tour merger with Saudis 'good for game,' still 'hates' LIV Golf
For the past year or so, four-time major champion Rory McIlroy took on a job besides golfer. In addition to contending on Sundays, the Northern Irishman became the de facto spokesman of the PGA Tour in its rift with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old took the podium at Toronto's Oakdale Golf and Country Club, and said the merger was ultimately the best move for the PGA Tour.
Canadian Open once again 'overshadowed' by PGA Tour-LIV drama
Seemingly out of nowhere, the PGA Tour and its supposed rival, the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League, announced a merger. Details about what that means for the future of men’s golf, almost a year after the sport seemed to fracture, were sparse.
Pivotal summer for Canada's women's basketball team set for tipoff in Victoria
It’s a rare home game for Canada’s senior women’s national basketball team, which tips off an important summer on Friday with a friendly against Japan in Victoria — its first time playing in Canada since 2019, and its first game in the provincial capital in over 20 years.
How a potential decision between the WNBA, NBA is a 'win-win' for coach Becky Hammon
Becky Hammon, the reigning WNBA champion with the Las Vegas Aces, is reportedly in the mix to become the next head coach of the Toronto Raptors. The move would make her the first woman to become the full-time head coach of a major North American men's sports team. But it would also mean leaving the WNBA.
Canada's Olympic pursuit in women's 3x3 basketball gets boost with hiring of coach Kim Gaucher
Canada Basketball made a move it hopes vaults its women's 3x3 teams into the 2024 Paris Olympics with the hiring of long-time national team player and three-time Olympian Kim Gaucher as head coach.
Trio of Canadians enter WNBA season ready to take next step
Canadians Bridget Carleton, Kia Nurse, and Laeticia Amihere will play in the WNBA during the 2023 season, which tips off Friday. Each enters with something to prove.
'Toronto wants WNBA': First-ever game in Canada shows viability of expansion to Toronto
At this point, the questions surrounding WNBA expansion focus more on where than when. On Saturday at Scotiabank Arena, in an exhibition game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky, Toronto took a Jurassic step toward answering the former.
Bridget Carleton 'super excited' to be 1st Canadian to play WNBA game at home
When Bridget Carleton steps onto the Scotiabank Arena court on Saturday, she’ll make history. The Chatham, Ont., native is set to become the first Canadian to play a WNBA game in Canada when her Minnesota Lynx face the Chicago Sky in an exhibition in Toronto.