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Nashville SC squanders two-goal lead and Columbus rallies for a point in 2-2 draw
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew capitalized on a Nashville SC own goal in the 81st minute and the Crew salvaged a 2-2 tie on Wednesday keeping the two teams deadlocked for third place in the Eastern Conference standings at 28 points apiece. Hany Mukhtar scored at 78 minutes to put Nashville ahead 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American defender Antonee Robinson has knee surgery
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
American defender Antonee Robinson had surgery on his right knee and is expected to be ready for the start of Fulham’s season in August, Fulham said Wednesday the 27-year-old left back had the operation a day earlier. The club described the surgery as minor. Robinson is missing the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the championship of North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diego Rubio scores in stoppage time to help Austin tie Real Salt Lake 1-1
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Diego Rubio scored in the 93rd minute to help Austin tie Real Salt Lake 1-1 on Wednesday night. Rubio headed in a cross by Žan Kolmanič for his first MLS goal since June 22, 2024. William Agada also scored on a header for RSL in the 67th for his second career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels activate reliever Robert Stephenson and cut infielder Tim Anderson
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Sixteen months after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, reliever Robert Stephenson has finally thrown a pitch for his new team. Stephenson missed last season after undergoing elbow surgery in May 2024 that included an ulnar collateral ligament repair with an internal brace. He was activated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jesús Ferreira scores 1st goal for Seattle, Stefan Frei has 7 saves as Sounders top San Diego 1-0
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Jesús Ferreira scored his first goal for the Seattle Sounders, and Stefan Frei made it stand up with seven saves in a 1-0 victory over expansion side San Diego FC on Wednesday night. Ferreira used assists from Paul Rothrock and defender Álex Roldán to score in his 15th appearance with Seattle after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Panthers head back to Cup Final with 5-3 win over Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe broke a tie off a feed from Aleksander Barkov with 7:39 left and the defending champion Florida Panthers advanced to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday night in Game 5. The Panthers beat the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skenes dominates into 7th inning and Pirates rout Diamondbacks 10-1 for 2nd road series win
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates romped past the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-1 on Wednesday. The Pirates rallied from a 6-2 deficit with seven runs in the eighth inning to beat the Diamondbacks 9-6 on Tuesday night. There was no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DC United, New England withstand each other in furious ending for 1-1 draw
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — DC United’s Gabriel Pirani leveled it in extra time and New England keeper Aljaz Ivacic made two key saves and the two teams each gained a point with a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night. Pirani scored a minute into extra time to pull DC United (3-7-6) into a 1-all tie. His left-footed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Timberwolves 124-94 to advance to NBA Finals
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. Chet Holmgren had 22 points, seven rebounds and three blocks and Jalen Williams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bichette hits 9th inning pinch HR and 5 Toronto pitchers combine on 1-hitter in 2-0 win at Texas
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning, five Toronto pitchers combined on a one-hitter and the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Wednesday night. Bichette, who was out of the starting lineup because of lower back soreness, hit an 0-1 fastball from Jacob Webb (2-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Timberwolves 124-94 to clinch spot in NBA Finals
By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. Chet Holmgren had 22 points, seven rebounds and three blocks and Jalen ... Read More »
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