National Sports
Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford’s off-field ‘accident’ requires season-ending wrist surgery
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kutter Crawford had an off-field “accident” that requires season-ending surgery on his right throwing wrist, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Wednesday, adding that the 29-year-old wasn’t doing anything “irresponsible.” “It hasn’t been a great year for him,” Cora said. “It (stinks) that it happened this way, but it’s just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks defence going through growing pains early in 2025 CFL season
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
EDMONTON — Growing. Inconsistent. Building. Just a few of the words being used to describe the Edmonton Elks defence that has given up 69 points in two games, both losses, while registering just one quarterback sack “We definitely have to get better,” defensive end Robbie Smith understated as the 0-2 Elks prepare to meet the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fan banned by MLB after heckling Dbacks’ Marte to tears with barb about late mother, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
A fan who heckled Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Tuesday night has been banned indefinitely from all major league stadiums, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Marte was seen in tears on the field after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ganado pitcher heads Texas 2A all-state softball team
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A all-state softball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Saylor Bures, Ganado; Destiny Garza, Sundown; Kyleigh Benton, Riesel Catcher: Brynly Gregory, Sundown First base: Emily Grandgeorge, Beckville Second base: Kennedy Guardiola, Riesel Third base: Kodi Rhodes, Crawford Shortstop: Landri Pick, Riesel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan names 42-man camp roster ahead of July tests
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has called 42 players into camp in Edmonton ahead of July test matches against Belgium and Spain. Meehan, an Australian, was named coach in December, succeeding Kingsley Jones, who stepped down after seven years on the job. Meehan, who officially started in April, makes his coaching debut with the 24th-ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury-depleted Diamondbacks place Ildemaro Vargas on IL, give James McCann first start this season
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The injury-depleted Arizona Diamondbacks recalled infielder Blaze Alexander from Triple-A Reno and placed infielder Ildemaro Vargas on the 10-day injured list with a right foot fracture before Wednesday’s series final against the Chicago White Sox. Vargas suffered a broken fifth metatarsal when he was hit by a pitch from Mike Vasil in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeWanna Bonner says ‘the fit did not work’ with Fever, who have waived the 6-time All-Star
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
The Indiana Fever waived DeWanna Bonner on Wednesday, giving the 16-year veteran her unconditional release. Bonner had been away from the team since June 12, missing five games for personal reasons. She averaged 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds a game for the Fever since coming to the franchise as a free agent in February. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majority of Proline bettors backed Pacers upset NBA title win
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
The Thunder’s first-ever NBA championship since moving to Oklahoma City wasn’t a popular bet among Proline players. Oklahoma City captured the league title Sunday night with a 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers in the seventh and deciding game of the series. But according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 64 per cent of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL’s first decentralized draft is a logistical challenge to make the event fit for TV
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
NHL teams for the first time in a non-pandemic environment will not be gathering in one place for the draft, and the mind-boggling logistics of decentralizing the annual event are right up Steve Mayer’s alley. The league’s president of content and events has masterminded how to put on outdoor games, All-Star weekends, the Stanley Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona Diamondbacks fighting their way through a rash of injuries
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been snakebit all season. Injuries plagued the club in spring training and have continued to wreak havoc as the season reaches the midpoint, leaving manager Torey Lovullo searching for answers as he tries to cobble together a daily lineup. “I have not seen anything like this,” Lovullo said from Chicago this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin wins PWHL’s Billie Jean King MVP award
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin has won the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Billie Jean King MVP Award for the 2024-25 season. Poulin, who was also named forward of the year, was presented the awards at a ceremony Wednesday afternoon in Ottawa. The 34-year-old Poulin led the league with 19 goals and finished fourth ... Read More »
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