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Rangers activate outfielder Evan Carter off the 10-day injured list after quad strain
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Evan Carter from the injured list Tuesday ahead of their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Carter had been on the IL since May 18 with a strained right quad. “Evan gives us speed, he gives us defense, discipline at the plate,” Rangers manager Bruce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone batting sixth as the DH vs. Cardinals in his major league debut
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jac Caglianone was facing Oklahoma State as a member of the Florida Gators in the NCAA baseball tournament at this time a year ago. On Tuesday night, the sixth overall pick of the 2024 amateur draft was batting sixth in the Kansas City Royals’ lineup as the designated hitter and facing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers forward Brad Marchand reflects on ‘frustrating’ and ‘stressful’ Boston exit
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
EDMONTON — Brad Marchand found himself in uncharted territory. The Boston Bruins captain was churning towards unrestricted free agency on a team that was falling well short of expectations. The stress was getting to him. “Situations I really hadn’t been in before … I wouldn’t say I dealt with them great,” Marchand said Tuesday. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCarthy, Vikings value Jefferson’s presence and leadership in offseason practices
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings urged Justin Jefferson to fully participate in their offseason program, a commitment some established NFL stars aren’t willing to make each spring. The sixth-year wide receiver was already a step ahead of the coaching staff. This is a critical offseason for Jefferson and the Vikings, breaking in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Severe weather delays Pacers’ arrival in Oklahoma City for NBA Finals
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Indiana Pacers’ arrival in Oklahoma City for the NBA Finals has been delayed by weather. Forecasters issued a tornado warning, flood watch and severe thunderstorm watch for Oklahoma City and much of the surrounding areas on Tuesday afternoon, all while the Pacers’ charter flight was in the air. The flight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier called an audible when he presented President Donald Trump with a Steelers jersey with the No. 47 during a rally in western Pennsylvania last week. Not everyone was thrilled about it. Several fans emailed the team expressing their anger at the gesture, which was not authorized directly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Snitker excited to reunite with his old friend and former Braves boss Fredi González
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves manager Brian Snitker knows the unique nature of Atlanta’s coaching change this week, but he’s also excited about reuniting with an old friend. Former Braves manager Fredi González will be the team’s new third base coach, replacing Matt Tuiasosopo. The team announced the change Monday. The Braves opened a three-game series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers’ Keisean Nixon now says he remains open to possibility of returning kickoffs
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon remains open to the possibility of returning kickoffs and says he regrets comments he made immediately after the 2024 season indicating otherwise. Nixon, an All-Pro kickoff returner in 2022 and 2023, said the day after the Packers’ 22-10 playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates Nick Gonzales returns to active roster for first time since breaking his ankle in opener
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales was back in the Pittsburgh Pirates starting lineup on Tuesday night for the first time since breaking his left ankle while hitting a home run on opening day in Miami on March 27. The second baseman was activated from the 60-day injured list before the opener of a three-game series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida Panthers-Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Final by the numbers
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers meet again in the Stanley Cup Final, a cross-continental showdown of the NHL’s last teams left standing. The Panthers are aiming to be back-to-back champions, while Oilers captain Connor McDavid is looking to hoist the Cup for the first time in his dominant career. Game 1 is Wednesday night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks sign defenceman Derek Forbort to one-year, $2-million contract
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Derek Forbort to a one-year US$2 million contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 33-year-old Forbort had 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 54 games with the Canucks in 2024-25. The six-foot-four, 216-pound defenceman has 19 goals and 87 assists over 550 career regular-season games with ... Read More »
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