National Sports
Veteran skip Carruthers pulls out of curling Pre-Trials to focus on coaching
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Team Reid Carruthers has pulled out of the Home Hardware Pre-Trials in October and has been replaced by Team Jayden King, Curling Canada said Wednesday. Carruthers, from Winnipeg, plans to focus on his coaching commitments with Team Kerri Einarson, the sport organization said in a statement. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the 40-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Sainz Sr. confirms he’s not running to lead auto racing governing body
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Carlos Sainz Sr. has confirmed he won’t run for the presidency of the FIA — the governing body for auto racing series like Formula 1. Sainz, the father of F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr., announced Wednesday that his decision followed months spent trying to “understand in depth the situation at the FIA” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, 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!Formula 1: How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV and what to know
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. It’s the 11th round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV — In the U.S., on ESPN. — Other countries are listed here. What is the Austrian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL winger Evander Kane says he’s moving from Oilers to Canucks
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Evander Kane appears set to move from the Edmonton Oilers to the Vancouver Canucks. The 33-year-old winger posted a goodbye on social media Wednesday, thanking the Oilers organization, his teammates and Edmonton’s fans. The post also said he is “incredibly excited” to join the Canucks and return to his hometown of Vancouver where he played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has found that the California Department of Education and the state’s high school sports federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams. The federal Education Department announced the finding Wednesday and proposed a resolution that would require California to bar transgender women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooper Flagg is the prize player as the Mavericks hold the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg lived up to every expectation during one season at Duke and has the potential for NBA superstardom. That’s why Mavericks fans can’t wait to get him to Dallas. The Mavericks are expected to take Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the draft on Wednesday night, quickly adding another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Branstine beats Andreescu in all-Canadian Wimbledon qualifier
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. The 24-year-old Branstine, a California native who represents Canada through family ties in Toronto, was coming off a first-round upset of top seed and French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., struggled on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays acquire right-hander Robinson Pina from Marlins for prospect
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Robinson Pina from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for pitching prospect Colby Martin. Pina, who made his big-league debut last week, was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, the Blue Jays said. The 26-year-old was 4-3 with a 3.47 earned-run average over 13 appearances (11 starts) with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TD signs deal for naming rights for arena in Hamilton, Ont., to be called TD Coliseum
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
HAMILTON — TD Bank Group has signed a multi-year deal for the naming rights for Oak View Group’s arena project in Hamilton, Ont., that is expected to open later this year. The 18,000-seat sports and entertainment venue will be called TD Coliseum. Oak View Group is renovating what was called FirstOntario Centre. The $280-million project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!German cross-country skier and Olympic champion Victoria Carl fails doping test
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — German cross-country skier Victoria Carl has tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol, the German skiing association said Wednesday. The 29-year-old Carl, who won gold in the cross-country team sprint alongside Katharina Henning at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, failed the test after her final race at the Military World Games in March. ... Read More »
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