National Sports
Gray is enjoying career-best numbers for Dream in smooth transition to Smesko’s winning formula
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Allisha Gray and the Atlanta Dream are thriving under first-year coach Karl Smesko, enjoying personal and team success in a lineup bolstered by the additions of established frontcourt stars Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones. Gray, already a two-time All-Star in her first two seasons in Atlanta, has enjoyed the best start of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins pitcher Max Meyer to undergo season-ending hip surgery
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Marlins right-hander Max Meyer will undergo season-ending labral repair surgery on his left hip on Friday, the club told reporters ahead of Tuesday’s game at the San Francisco Giants. Meyer had gone on the 15-day injured list on June 3 with a left hip impingement a day after a rough outing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Branstine beats Andreescu in all-Canadian Wimbledon qualifier, Mboko also wins
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
WIMBLEDON — Carson Branstine defeated Bianca Andreescu 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-1 in an all-Canadian second-round Wimbledon women’s qualifier on Wednesday. Branstine was joined in the final round of qualifying by 18-year-old Victoria Mboko of Toronto, who defeated Switzerland’s Valentina Ryser 6-3, 6-3. The 24-year-old Branstine, a California native who represents Canada through family ties in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: 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. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge orders NASCAR teams to turn over financial data to stock car series, limits details
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a dozen NASCAR teams to provide 11 years of financial data to the stock car series as part of an ongoing legal fight but sharply limited what they need to share. A day after hearing arguments from both sides, U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fan banned after heckling Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte to tears with comments about late mother
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — A 22-year-old 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 the South Side ballpark. Marte was seen in tears on the field after the spectator yelled a derogatory comment about Marte’s late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana Fever waive DeWanna Bonner and re-sign Aari McDonald
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!Miami’s Lionel Messi at $20.4 million earns more than 21 other MLS teams’ payrolls this year
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer for the third straight year with total annual compensation of $20,446,667, greater than the entire payroll of 21 teams. Messi’s base compensation is $12 million, the Major League Soccer Players Association said Wednesday. His figures cover his MLS deal, which runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami’s Messi still the highest-earner in Major League Soccer at US$20.5 million
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player this season at $20,446,667 (all figures in U.S. dollars), according to figures released Wednesday by the MLS Players Association. Miami has two other players in the top 10 with No. 3 Sergio Busquets at $8,774,996 and No. 8 Jordi Alba at $6 million even. Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Martins leaving as CEO of Orlando Magic, moving into role as vice chair
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alex Martins is leaving his role as CEO of the Orlando Magic on July 1 to move into the newly created position of vice chair as part of a restructuring of the front office, the team announced Wednesday. Martins will be a senior adviser to the team’s board of directors going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers deal winger Evander Kane to Vancouver Canucks for fourth-round pick
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
The Edmonton Oilers have dealt Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth-round draft pick. Kane broke news of the trade Wednesday morning, posting a goodbye on social media. “As my time with the @EdmontonOilers has now come to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the entire organization, my ... Read More »
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