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- Associated Press
Akie Iwai leads CPKC Women's Open, days after first LPGA Tour victory
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (AP) — Akie Iwai was right back on top of the leaderboard in the CPKC Women's Open on Thursday, four days after her breakthrough victory in the Portland Classic. Iwai closed her afternoon round at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club with birdies on the par-4 eighth and ninth holes for a 7-under 64 and a two-stroke lead. 'Last week I won, but already it's in the past, already past,' Iwai said. Fifteen-year-old Canadian amateur Aphrodite Deng was tied for second with top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul, Leona Maguire, Gaby Lopez and 2023 winner Megan Khang. On Sunday in Oregon, Iwai joined twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour winner. The 23-year-old Japanese player had second-place finishes in Thailand in February and Los Angeles in April, then watched her sister win at Mayakoba in May in Mexico. She's playing in Canada for first time. 'Really beautiful course,' said Akie Iwai, a six-time winner on the JLPGA Tour. 'Looks like something similar in Japan course.' Chisato Iwai bogeyed Nos. 8 and 9 to shoot 75. Deng was born in Calgary, Alberta, and her family lived in Montreal before moving to New Jersey for her father's work. She mostly lives now in Orlando, Florida, but remains a Canadian citizen and plays for Golf Canada's junior program. 'Just trying to hit each shot and play in the fairway,' Deng said. Thitikul played her first round since taking the top spot in the world from Nelly Korda. 'I think just like another day at work for me,' Thitikul said. Korda opened with a 69. Slumping Canadian star Brooke Henderson had four birdies and four bogeys in a 71. The 2018 champion won the last of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in January 2023. 'Just grateful we were able to get it back to even,' Henderson said. She played alongside Thitikul and Women's Scottish Open winner Lottie Woad, who shot 75. Defending champion Lauren Coughlin had a 74. She won last year in Calgary. ___ AP golf:
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Kingston Frontenacs Sign 2025 First-Rounder Aleks Kulemin, Son Of Former Toronto Maple Leafs Forward
The Kingston Frontenacs have officially recruited both of their first-round draft picks from the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, even though one of them took a little longer to get over the finish line. The Frontenacs organization announced the signing of forward Aleks Kulemin to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. 'Aleks has the size and skill to impact the game in all situations,' said Kingston Frontenacs GM Kory Cooper. 'We see him as a modern-day, two-way forward with a high ceiling. With his size and high hockey IQ, he has the framework to be a pro in the future.' Kingston selected the towering 6-foot-3 centerman with the ninth overall pick back in April. Due to their 2024 first-rounder, Caleb Malhotra, not reporting to training camp last season (later had his rights traded to Brantford), the organization received the ninth overall pick as compensatory. Frontenacs' 17th overall pick from 2025, Matthew Henderson, signed back in late June. If you're a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and recognize the last name Kulemin, yes, Aleks is the son of former Maple Leafs forward Nikolai Kulemin, who played six seasons in Toronto before signing with the New York Islanders in 2014. His son Aleks played for the Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA team in the GTHL last season. The Flyers won the U16 AAA GTHL Championship and were runner-ups in the OHL Cup to North Bay's Camryn Warren's Toronto Jr. Canadiens. Despite not taking the crown at the OHL Cup, Kulemin, along with his Don Mills squad, won the Toronto Titans Early Bird tournament, the Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic, and the Oakville Rangers Winter Classic. With all games combined, regular season, playoffs, and tournaments, the Flyers finished with a record of 67-9-2. Kulemin recorded 67 points (24 goals, 43 assists) in 69 games last year. Kulemin not signing his OHL contract until now probably has to do with a similar situation the Peterborough Petes experienced with their first-overall pick, Kaden McGregor, who didn't sign his SPA until today as well. 2025 First Overall Pick Kaden McGregor Finally Signs With Peterborough Better late than never. The Peterborough Petes have finally put pen to paper with the 2025 first overall pick. Both McGregor and Kulemin are represented by Newport Sports Management. Newport wasn't happy about the OHL's modification of their standard player contracts, which we assume is why the two took so long to sign. Kingston's training camp opens up next week at Slushi Puppie Place, where Kulemin will be in attendance. Make sure you bookmark THN's OHL site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. Latest OHL News: Top NHL Draft Prospect Beckham Edwards Commits to NCAA Notre Dame Another promising young player from the OHL has announced his commitment to play Division 1 hockey in the NCAA following the end of his OHL tenure. Anaheim Ducks Prospect Taking His Talents To OHL's Flint Firebirds Just like the London Knights, the Flint Firebirds are another team who have been active in revamping their defense for the upcoming season. However, arguably their biggest acquisition came just over a week ago. Colorado Avalanche Prospect Signs With London Knights The retooling of the London Knights roster has been in full throttle throughout August. GM Mark Hunter has been actively signing free agents with valuable junior-level experience. Additionally, through the import draft, the team has acquired a large right-shot defenseman who was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in this past June's draft.
CBS News
33 minutes ago
- CBS News
Jets trade for nose tackle Phillips from Vikings, place Weaver on season-ending IR, cut Mathis
The New York Jets placed defensive lineman Rashad Weaver on season-ending injured reserve and released defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on Thursday, when their acquisition of nose tackle Harrison Phillips became official. Phillips played the past three seasons for Minnesota after spending his first four with Buffalo. The Jets and Vikings agreed to a trade Wednesday night, pending Phillips passing his physical. New York also acquired a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from Minnesota, which received sixth-rounders in 2026 and 2027. That move came a few hours after the Jets made another addition to their defensive line when they acquired defensive tackle Jowon Briggs and a seventh-rounder next year from Cleveland for a sixth-rounder. The Jets also waived cornerback Ryan "Bump" Cooper with an injury designation. He was claimed off waivers from Miami last month. Weaver was signed as a free agent by the Jets in March and expected to be part of New York's defensive line rotation. The nature of Weaver's injury was not immediately known and it wasn't clear when it occurred. Weaver, who has 5 1/2 career sacks and 15 quarterback hits in four NFL seasons, was waived by Tennessee last summer after being a fourth-rounder out of Pitt in 2021. He signed with Houston's practice squad and played in three games for the Texans before being waived and finishing last season on the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. Mathis was claimed by the Jets off waivers from Washington last December. He was a second-round pick of the Commanders out of Alabama in 2022. Mathis has 25 total tackles in 23 games over three NFL seasons. The 6-foot-3, 307-pound Phillips started every game during his tenure with Minnesota and provides a veteran presence next to Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. A third-round pick out of Stanford in 2018, Phillips has eight career sacks, five fumble recoveries and is regarded as a top run stuffer. He signed a three-year, $19.5 million contract with the Vikings in 2022 and then was signed to a two-year extension in September. "Harrison has meant so much to our team and our locker room since his arrival in Minnesota three years ago," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said in a statement in the team's release announcing the trade. "He brought leadership, professionalism and consistency, helping set a standard for the culture we wanted to create."
