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Knapp improves to 13-0, leads No. 5 seed Tar Heels past Holy Cross 4-0 in regional
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jake Knapp scattered four hits over 8 1/3 innings and fifth-seeded North Carolina opened the NCAA Tournament with a 4-0 win over Holy Cross on Friday in the Chapel Hill Regional. Knapp (13-0) threw a career-high 119 pitches and exited for Walker McDuffie when Chris Baillargeon got the fourth hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arthur Fils pulls out of French Open with injury a day after back pains
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — French seed Arthur Fils withdrew from the French Open on Friday due to an unspecified injury. The 14th-seeded Fils was to play No. 17 Andrey Rublev on Saturday in the third round. Fils spoke about feeling back pain in his second-round win against Jaume Munar of Spain on Thursday. “Got some issue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs could go with an opener to help Ben Brown with first-inning trouble
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Ben Brown has struggled in the first inning so far this season. While he works on a solution, the Chicago Cubs might try a different approach. Manager Craig Counsell said the team could use an opener on Saturday for Brown’s regular turn in the rotation. The plan depends on what happens during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays recall Roden with Santander placed on 10-day injured list
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled outfielder Alan Roden from Triple-A Buffalo, with outfielder Anthony Santander being placed on the 10-day injured list. Roden will also be active for Friday night’s game against the Athletics, the Blue Jays announced. It will be the Santander played in Thursday night’s 12-0 win over the Athletics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions confident QB Nathan Rourke can return to top form
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
KAMLOOPS — There’s no question heading into the CFL season who’ll be the B.C. Lions starting quarterback. Nathan Rourke is back. “He’s got that confidence, he’s got that offence,” said wide receiver Keon Hatcher. “It’s his team. Everyone’s rallied around him.” That buy-in is essential for Rourke and the Lions as they prepare for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rooney, Schepers, Philips named PWHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
TORONTO — Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips, Minnesota Frost goaltender Maddie Rooney and forward Liz Schepers have been named the PWHL’s three stars of the week. Philips capped her standout rookie campaign with 36 saves in a 2–1 overtime loss in Game 4 of the Walter Cup final on Monday, earning the Ilana Kloss Playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
Zion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her. The civil lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday night, identifies the plaintiff as “Jane Doe.” She claims she began dating Williamson in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins goes on 10-day IL with hamstring strain
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Cedric Mullins on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain prior to their series-opener against the Chicago White Sox. Mullins has played 50 games, including all nine innings of Wednesday’s loss to St. Louis after missing the first two games of the series. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mumbai Indians advance in IPL playoffs and knock out Gujarat Titans
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
NEW CHANDIGARH, India (AP) — Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah provided the turning point as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs to advance in the Indian Premier League knockouts on Friday. Bumrah took a miserly 1-27 in four overs, the one wicket being Washington Sundar in the 14th over to end his and Sai ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Athletic Conference taking its postseason basketball tourneys to Birmingham and Tampa
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The American Athletic Conference is taking its postseason basketball tournaments to two new venues for the league after a five-year run in Texas. The AAC announced Friday that both men’s and women’s tournaments will be played next year at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. The Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins reinstate Byron Buxton from concussion injured list after 11-game absence
By Canadian Press on May 30th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday before beginning a three-game series in Seattle, two weeks after he collided with shortstop Carlos Correa in pursuit of a shallow fly ball. Buxton missed 11 games after the collision, which also sent Correa into the ... Read More »
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