National Sports
Marlins reinstate OL Dane Myers, designate Mervis and Simon for assignment
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins re-instated outfielder Dane Myers on Friday from the 10-day injured list as part of a series of roster moves that also included designating opening day first baseman Matt Mervis for assignment. Myers went on the IL on May 12 with a right oblique strain and made a rehab appearance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kresser, Guzman combine for 9th inning run and West Virginia tops Kentucky 4-3 in Clemson Regional
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Brodie Kresser doubled leading off the ninth inning and scored on a sacrifice fly by Armani Guzman to lift West Virginia to a 4-3 win over Kentucky in the Clemson Regional on Friday. Kresser advanced to third on a passed ball before Guzman sent a soft liner into center field. Griffin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays option outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A, reinstate Jake Mangum
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays optioned rookie Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday to make room on the roster for outfielder Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the injured list. Manager Kevin Cash said it was tough to send Simpson to the minors considering how well he has been playing. “He’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘They’re ready’: Edmonton Oilers fans full of hope heading into Stanley Cup rematch
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers fans are once again living the dream, but hopes are high that this year comes without the nightmare ending. The Oilers completed a backdoor sweep of the Dallas Stars on Thursday — losing the first game of the series then winning four in a row — to punch their second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Kozeal homers and drives in 4 to lead Arkansas past North Dakota St 6-2 in Fayetteville Regional
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Cam Kozeal went 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs, and Parker Coil and Landon Beidelschies pitched a combined 5 1/3 innings of shutout relief to lead No. 3 national seed Arkansas past North Dakota State 6-2 in the Fayetteville Regional on Friday. The Razorbacks (44-13), who were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Alcaraz labors into fourth round of the French Open
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the French Open after laboring past Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the Friday night session. The second-seeded Spaniard had never before played Dzumhur, a 33-year-old Bosnian who had never been past the third round at any major tournament. “I suffered quite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open: Swiatek and Sabalenka reach fourth round without dropping a set but Alcaraz labors
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Iga Swiatek joined No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the French Open on Friday and neither player has dropped a set. Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam winner who has only once reached the semifinals at Roland-Garros, beat Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, where the hot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL Vancouver general manager excited to build expansion team’s inaugural roster
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Cara Gardner Morey knows her life is about to get very busy. As the first general manager of Vancouver’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team, her schedule for the upcoming weeks rapidly filled as the league announced plans for its two expansion teams to build out their rosters. On Tuesday, an exclusive signing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies slugger Bryce Harper remains day-to-day with bruised right elbow
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper remains day-to-day as he continues to recover from a bruised right elbow, leaving his return to the lineup uncertain. Harper was hit by a 95 mph fastball from Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider during the first inning on Tuesday. Although X-rays indicated no fracture, Harper described ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver diagnosed with torn UCL, placed on 60-day injured list
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has a torn UCL in his pitching elbow, the team said Friday. Smith-Shawver left Thursday’s 5–4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader opener and said he felt a “pop.” The 22-year-old was initially placed on the 15-day injured list before being moved to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames name Cull assistant coach on full-time basis, release assistant Dan Lambert
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
CALGARY — Trent Cull has been named assistant coach for the Calgary Flames on a full-time basis, the team announced Friday. In a subsequent move, the Flames released assistant coach Dan Lambert from the remaining year of his contract with the team. Cull joined the Flames in 2024-25 on an interim basis after Brad Larsen’s ... Read More »
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